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Dutch

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  1. So apparently refs ignoring clear yellow card fouls on Saka isn't just a PGMOL thing. And Havertz.... free header at the back post and fluffs it. Sheesh.
  2. Came across this talk (originally given in 2011) a few months ago about the qualities George Marshall sought in his generals after getting promoted to Army Chief of Staff. Basically, Ike personified what he was looking for.
  3. Great sportsmanship afterward, as well.
  4. At this point they have to be running a bit and are laughing at all of us. Imagine a group so blindingly incompetent they make Big12 refs seem decent.
  5. Incoming statement from PGMOL: ”Um… yeah…. Bruno should have seen a red in the first half, and the goal shouldn’t have counted for 1) the ball going out of play in the buildup, 2) a foul on the defender, and 3) offsides. Now, if you’ll excuse us, we have to count our Riyals from our working holiday.”
  6. I mean, the officials just got back from their all-expenses paid holiday and bags of cash to ref matches in Saudi. Have to expect some return on that investment.
  7. Nothing to see here… Thd WWE is less scripted than EPL matches.
  8. Hopefully Eddie keeps up his goal-scoring form.
  9. For too long our MF and style of play has been built around a guy who (in a good year) is only available 50% of the season. He, like Bryan Mills, has a very unique set of skills. A set has become more expensive the past few years. Caciedo would have been a nice replacement, but the Drunk Uncle stumbled in and fucked up that one. I hope Arteta, Edu, and Josh are open to winter signings, if we can find the right player without paying a stupid fee*. Yes, our squad is deeper than any time in recent memory, but we all saw the impact Trossard had. *If said stupid fee resulted in the League, I think Josh would pay it.
  10. In other words, he’ll be back just in time to get injured in the AFCON and miss another month or so.
  11. Eddie's first (the insane first touch to get the ball around the defender then final touch to score) and third (a missile in to the upper corner from outside the box)... man, those reminded me of another guy who wore the 14 shirt for us and has a statue outside the stadium. And the second was a poacher's goal. Good on him bagging his first hat trick. Hope he makes another step forward toward becoming an elite No 9, because he offers something different than Gabriel Jesus. ESR and Mo back on the pitch. You love to see it, but more than that... you fucking love to see it. Sheffield are terrible, but we did what a side with title aspirations is supposed to do to a terrible side. Loved watching a stress-free match for a change. "Booby Prize Cup" match v West Ham this Wednesday ahead of Saudi FC. Personally, I'd like to see a rotated squad, with key guys getting a rest to make sure they're healthy for Saturday. Yeah, it's a trophy, and yeah it's wide open without City, but still. Premier League and Champions League should be the priorities this season. Saudi play Utd on Wednesday; I'd be interested to see what side Howe selects.
  12. All of these. Consistency is all we really want.
  13. FIFY. La Tri haven't got to the "5th game" (or the quarterfinals) since hosting in 1986. Matter of fact, I wonder who beat them in their 4th game in 2002? Does anyone remember?
  14. When you were too busy to grab lunch and need a snack on the way home.
  15. Not great timing, Bob, with Saudi FC next Sat. Maybe, just maybe, we’ll get our best XI on the pitch together at some point this year.
  16. So I was wrong about Partey; club announced he’s “out with a muscle issue.” Because of course he is.
  17. Also… Those 3rd kit >>>>>>>>>>>> “Highlighter Gone amok” away kit.
  18. That touch, turn, and through ball from Jesus….
  19. Three points and top of the group. Not the best performance but better than Lens; away CL fixtures are never easy. On to the next. Help me out here, fellow Surly assholes, because I’m not seeing it: is Raya really that much better than Ramsdale? Because he nearly had another gaffe that leveled the score. Am I just being Warden Norton-level obtuse here? His wife/gf/baby mama gave birth today. Hopefully he was just given the night off to be with her and it’s not injury related.
  20. FWIW, I have YTTV and haven’t had any issues with picture quality. ESPN broadcasts their HD in 720p, and I’ve gotten (if “Stats for Nerds” is accurate) 720p60 every game.
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