The English Football Thread

[Barbara 15,149]

Every time you criticize a Belgian player, some Belgian quotes you, it's getting to the point that it's ridicilous

90% of you only joined when we signed hazard.

in his defense, Weckerz is always fair in his assessments, he accepts criticism towards Belgian fans* just fine and he's one very nice lad.

I always look forward to his opinion in general, but especially on Belgians players because I know it's reliable and not some delusional stuff. Proof of much is that he just agreed that Villa's Belgian is more technical than ours. Which is absolutely true and doesn't change the fact both can grow in that department. But you picked the wrong guy in this example, although you do have a point (in the criticism part [though I wouldn't say is ridic], not the Hazard part, many of them are here for longer than that)

edit:* towards Belgian PLAYERS (not fans)

[Kojo 4,676]

So what Kojo. If find that remark crap. People fall for teams at any given time in their life. Some because of birth, some a player like Osgood, some Zola, some Lampard and Terry, new ones Hazard. Some had their aunty at games. If you care, you care.

Why do we 'quote'. well, most of us saw belgian players play much more than you guys. I remember our Hazard stuff when we first met as well. You got to know him better now, Kojo?

It is not always bias and patriotism, mate. A lot of us kus saw a shitload more of their games. Hence the need to 'reply'.

Fact is, you can't make one post about a Belgian player without a Belgian on the forum quoting you and slagging you off about it. Lukaku is a good dribbler and at least has a decent pass on him. Benteke without his physical ability is like a donkey. I knew for a certain fact when I made that post I would of been quoted.

I enjoy the fan base actually, I like that we are getting more fans, even if you supported the team 5 minutes ago, but seriously this constant defending needs to stop.

[Stingray 9,441]

Fact is, you can't make one post about a Belgian player without a Belgian on the forum quoting you and slagging you off about it. Lukaku is a good dribbler and at least has a decent pass on him. Benteke without his physical ability is like a donkey. I knew for a certain fact when I made that post I would of been quoted.

I enjoy the fan base actually, I like that we are getting more fans, even if you supported the team 5 minutes ago, but seriously this constant defending needs to stop.

I know mate, but we had the worst trolls as well .... Remember Bitee, and that weird toothguy and few others. They make up for some/most of that shit. Even now i see new blood coming still in need of weeding. But time will do that eventually.

But I see balanced guys staying as well. I think you are one of them, Btw, so are some belgians.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

Am I the only one who doesn't see what all the fuss about Coutinho is? Sure, he's very good on the ball and has an eye for a pass, but he often over-dribbles, can't defend and his work-rate is terrible. He leaves his fullback complete exposed and it gets exploited by opposition. In the first half, 53% of Stoke's attacks came from the right, Coutinho's side, while only 18% came from the left.

True. Any player who doesn't put any defensive work, uses all his energy only at attacking and looks extra better than other hardworkers who put some energy to defend because of that

[hjperdeath 2,226]

Hazard is quite good when he's entrusted with defensive duties .

[Weckerz 3,781]

Every time you criticize a Belgian player, some Belgian quotes you, it's getting to the point that it's ridicilous

90% of you only joined when we signed hazard.

What are you on about? I criticize a Belgian myself so not sure what me being Belgian has anything to do with anything.

Mug.

[Jase 43,479]

Spot the faces on MOTD...

[Jase 43,479]

This is quality.

[Jusek 2,031]

Footy Humour @FootyHumour

Wenger walked straight through the tunnel after today's game because he needed some space. He was later found in Arsenal's trophy room.

7:19 PM - 17 Aug 2013

Footy Humour @FootyHumour

BREAKING NEWS: Arsene Wenger has gone into hiding in the stands to get away from the abuse from the Arsenal fans! pic.twitter.com/ewe46X6a6y

6:30 PM - 17 Aug 2013

[Slam Dunk 1,442]

What a header from van Wolfswinkel. Although i'm surprised the ball didn't stick to his head with that amount of hair gel on.

[Kojo 4,676]

What are you on about? I criticize a Belgian myself so not sure what me being Belgian has anything to do with anything.

Mug.

Well done, acting hard behind a computer screen, sorry Malcolm Smith.

[Liquidator 5,176]

Sloth smells beef

[Ainsley Harriott 2,732]

Well done, acting hard behind a computer screen, sorry Malcolm Smith.

[Weckerz 3,781]

Well done, acting hard behind a computer screen, sorry Malcolm Smith.

Acting hard, pff hardly. I actually agree with what you're saying about some Belgians coming on here defending for no reason.

It's just the context of that quote that makes it pretty idiotic.

[Kojo 4,676]

Great argument, so happy these great posters coming in... come back when you can reach.

[Weckerz 3,781]

Great argument, so happy these great posters coming in... come back when you can reach.

Argument? We're not even having a discussion. You just keep proving my point about you being a mug.

Come back when you can reach, wow , sounds stupid coming from someone still in puberty.

[yuvala 2,167]

[guddy69 174]

i hate arsenal with a passion but no team deserves to lose this way. the ref simply gave villa the 3 points. firstly awarding one of the most dubious penalty decisions i have seen plus a first yellow for koscielny and then a 2nd yellow for an absolutely nothing foul which would not have normally not even been a first yellow, that too minutes after the penalty decision. the game was really good, high paced and a lot of physicality (we are going to have our work cut-out on wednesday) but the ref just killed it.

Did you see the Penalty on M.o.t.d ... it was a clear penalty after all..