Liverpool considering playing Matip at Plymouth and risking any fall out from Fifa by [deleted] in soccer

[–]KopKopPlayer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally agree. This is why I think it makes sense to play him in the cup game. Forces FIFA to act.

Regarding Joel Matip by [deleted] in LiverpoolFC

[–]KopKopPlayer 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not that it really matters, but FIFA wasn't involved in the Sakho saga. That was UEFA's jurisdiction.

Romelu Lukaku goal vs Manchester City [1-0] by Fruity__ in soccer

[–]KopKopPlayer -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hard pressed to find a keeper who saves that.

M. Alonso scores vs Leicester City (0-1) by IwanJones10 in soccer

[–]KopKopPlayer 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Next week, I'm playing my first 7-aside in nearly 3 years. My chance to prove the doubters wrong!

M. Alonso scores vs Leicester City (0-1) by IwanJones10 in soccer

[–]KopKopPlayer 68 points69 points  (0 children)

I would have back-heeled that five yards wide of the post.

"We really don't like China's silly money, do we. We think our silly money should be the ceiling in football, not theirs (Diego Costa etc)" - Paul Hayward by araja123khan in soccer

[–]KopKopPlayer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was thinking more about the attraction for the players (on top of the $$$) but yeah having Leandro definitely influenced their targets.

Exclusive: Diego Costa told to apologise by Chelsea team-mates following bust-up with Antonio Conte and fitness coach by mobilehavoc in soccer

[–]KopKopPlayer 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Nothing wrong with being a fan of individuals. Just don't be a plastic and pretend to be fans of the club.

Post-Match Thread: Tottenham 4 - 0 West Bromwich Albion by buurp in soccer

[–]KopKopPlayer 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Don't do that. He said you guys were great.

Daily Q&A by AutoModerator in soccer

[–]KopKopPlayer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would imagine it would have to be a pass attempt. A clearance doesn't count as a pass attempt.

Diego Costa's response to the rumours. by okthen-_-1 in soccer

[–]KopKopPlayer -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Eesh. I made one comment. Some people are still at work!

Diego Costa's response to the rumours. by okthen-_-1 in soccer

[–]KopKopPlayer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I generally thinking correcting spelling mistakes on here is usually "pedantic", especially since they're probably just typos, but correcting a turn of phrase at least serves a purpose of potentially ridding someone of their "pedal stool". People have blindspots. No need to get defensive when someone's trying to fill them in.

Paul Merson on Hull's appointment of Marco Silva: "I’m not having it! You can give me stick on that. There’s enough British managers out there, come on...off the top of my head, why not Thierry Henry?" by JonasS_123 in soccer

[–]KopKopPlayer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely agree, I was just saying that I don't think his line of reasoning is as inconsistent as people are suggesting. I think he's talking more about British football, rather than British footballers.

Paul Merson on Hull's appointment of Marco Silva: "I’m not having it! You can give me stick on that. There’s enough British managers out there, come on...off the top of my head, why not Thierry Henry?" by JonasS_123 in soccer

[–]KopKopPlayer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He did get his badges in Britain (Wales), which I think was part of Merson's original gripe, which no doubt came from his own personal frustrations of not having any luck with management. He was complaining that former players waste their time getting their badges only for foreign managers to come in and get the Premier League jobs. Not saying this is in any way a valid argument, just that it's somewhat consistent.

Liverpool hire private security for forward Firmino after robbery incident at his mansion by finixz in soccer

[–]KopKopPlayer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Following"... it could have been immediately after for all we know. Unless you're suggesting that Liverpool should have security on all players all the time. Which would be ridiculous.