Premier League 2023/2024

[Archibald&Crooks]

Villa aren’t in this right now

 

[dontcallme]

Arsenal well on top so far this half.

 

[jonnyp]

Villa playing like they did against us now.

 

[Tucker]

Can’t see Villa holding on without some subs happening quickly.

 

[EQP]

Why do players rip holes in their socks?

Apparently, the answer is that they are trying to reduce their chances of suffering a calf injury.

Football socks are predominantly made of nylon, a super-tight plastic material which takes time to stretch out. That means they’re pretty snug when fresh out of the packet before the matches, as top-level players sport brand new pairs every time they take to the pitch.

The theory goes that the form-fitting nature of the fabric means players’ circulation can be slightly restricted around the calves, potentially leading to cramp and/or muscle tightness.

The players are looking to avoid that, so use a pair of scissors to make holes around the widest points of their calves in order to reduce the pressure.

 

[dontcallme]

I hate this late flag raising nonsense.

 

[Tucker]

When are refs going to learn Saka is a play actor?

 

[Bluto Blutarsky]

When are refs going to learn Saka is a play actor?

Classic - boy who cried wolf

 

[gabsyspur]

Will Saka ever actually be injured when he’s rolling about in agony?

 

[Tucker]

Classic - boy who cried wolf

Refs seem oblivious to it though.

 

[Frank Blank]

Hopefully, someone will nobble Cash. There will certainly be enough time left.

 

[Tucker]

Watkins has to do better there.

 

[luRRka]

Hopefully, someone will nobble Cash. There will certainly be enough time left.

Hopefully he causes some damage to arsenal first

 

[jonnyp]

Apparently, the answer is that they are trying to reduce their chances of suffering a calf injury.

Football socks are predominantly made of nylon, a super-tight plastic material which takes time to stretch out. That means they’re pretty snug when fresh out of the packet before the matches, as top-level players sport brand new pairs every time they take to the pitch.

The theory goes that the form-fitting nature of the fabric means players’ circulation can be slightly restricted around the calves, potentially leading to cramp and/or muscle tightness.

The players are looking to avoid that, so use a pair of scissors to make holes around the widest points of their calves in order to reduce the pressure.

Not having a dig at you, but that is just like the tape strips over the nose or tiger balm smeared on the chest. Placebo.

 

[ExpatFan]

Hands up all those who think Woolwich will win this 2-1.

 

[Bluto Blutarsky]

Refs seem oblivious to it though.

Whole team is like that - it stems from the manager.

 

[noggen]

Why is Legohead in the stands? Suspended or just trying to act Einstein?

 

[jonnyp]

Why is Legohead in the stands? Suspended or just trying to act Einstein?

Suspended after 3 yellows I think

 

[Bluto Blutarsky]

Suspended after 3 yellows I think

3rd YC was for excessive celebration against Luton...

 

[luRRka]

Suspended after 3 yellows I think

Has he still not got a punishment after he was charged for his tantrum?