Today’s Footy (12/08)

[simonclaret]

Southampton 3-4 Norwich

crazy game

[AGENT_CLARET]

Watching Saints v Norwich. 3-3. Tella just looks unhappy. No celebration when Adam’s Barnes just scored but disallowed for offside. Close call

He'll be even more unhappy, its currently Southampton 3 - 4 Norwich

[Murger]

Dirty Leeds go behind in the 90th minute

[Vegas Claret]

I've been watching Brighton v Luton, it's 4-1, could have been double that. Luton are just a set-piece team at this level

[AGENT_CLARET]

Brighton score 4 against Luton at least we're off bottom

[simonclaret]

Lukey Juke as well

[simonclaret]

I've been watching Brighton v Luton, it's 4-1, could have been double that. Luton are just a set-piece team at this level

I've seen a lot of that game and I just can't see them picking up many points at all.

[Rileybobs]

Brighton score 4 against Luton at least we're off bottom

Afraid we’re not.

[simonclaret]

Dirty Leeds go behind in the 90th minute

1 point from 2 games, marching on etc,

[AGENT_CLARET]

Dirty Leeds go behind in the 90th minute

And ex claret Juke scored

[ksrclaret]

Brighton score 4 against Luton at least we're off bottom

nope

[AGENT_CLARET]

Everton booed off the pitch

[jrgbfc]

Don't think the Evertonians will put up with Dyche's brand of football for long.

[Spiral]

It's a bit disappointing that a few of our rivals have picked up points so far. Could probs do with Liverpool vs Chelsea being a draw now.

[Spiral]

Don't think the Evertonians will put up with Dyche's brand of football for long.

Out by bonfire night. Not even his fault, club's just a mess.

[Hipper]

In the Arsenal Forest game I thought bringing on Elanga and Awoniyi was very effective. I was mighty impresssed with Awoniyi last season - pacy, strong, an eye for goal. It seems he's had a recent injury so was only a sub. Elanga injected some strength and pace too leading to a quality goal.

[Pickles]

Dyche doesn't have long.

[Newcastleclaret93]

Everton booed off the pitch

Which is strange as they absolutely dominated the game just couldn’t put the onion in the bag

[Spiral]

Which is strange as they absolutely dominated the game just couldn’t put the onion in the bag

To be fair these are Everton fans we're talking about here.

[BobSykes]

I'll take those results thank you very much. Last thing we wanted was any of Everton, Forest, Luton, Sheffield Utd getting off to a flyer, and let's hope Wolves get a defeat too.

[RVclaret]

Newcastle flying out the blocks here

[bfcjg]

Blocks back on 1-1

[lakedistrictclaret]

Newcastle flying out the blocks here

.......until Villa's equaliser

[ksrclaret]

Great game so far.

Again, you can see exactly what VK has been on about all preseason. PL sides are huge.

[Lip]

It's a bit disappointing that a few of our rivals have picked up points so far. Could probs do with Liverpool vs Chelsea being a draw now.

Don't talk stupid Spiral,it's only the first game get a grip man..

[Pickles]

Again, you can see exactly what VK has been on about all preseason. PL sides are huge.

Absolutely. We'll be bigger than last season but last night it was noticeable just how many units City have. Neville said pre and post game that they were once not really associated with being good at set pieces but they have five or six players now who are giants. Same can be said of most if not all sides in the Prem.

[RVclaret]

Mings down with what looks like a potentially serious injury

[Vegas Claret]

yes doesn't look good for him especially with his history

[RVclaret]

Think he knows it’s ACL

Two in a week for them with Buendia.

[Vegas Claret]

Think he knows it’s ACL

Two in a week for them with Buendia.

yep

[Spijed]

Absolutely. We'll be bigger than last season but last night it was noticeable just how many units City have. Neville said pre and post game that they were once not really associated with being good at set pieces but they have five or six players now who are giants. Same can be said of most if not all sides in the Prem.

I always remember the first game back to the Prem under SD when we played Chelsea and was amazed at how big their players were.

[Conroysleftfoot]

The new bloke for Newcastle, Tonali, looks like a good player. Whatever happens this season we are going to see some terrific footballers at the Turf.

[Pickles]

I always remember the first game back to the Prem under SD when we played Chelsea and was amazed at how big their players were.

Definitely. It's one of the biggest things you notice when you're in the ground, just now massive they are. Even a player like Luke Shaw who isn't thought of as being tall... 6ft.

[Vegas Claret]

It blows away the fallacy that the Championship is more physical, it's not. You might get away with more fouls in the Championship but the PL is the land of the giants and 95% of the players are also technically good

[Vegas Claret]

Definitely. It's one of the biggest things you notice when you're in the ground, just now massive they are. Even a player like Luke Shaw who isn't thought of as being tall... 6ft.

wow I didn't think Shaw was anything close to that, great example.

[Spiral]

There's no way Shaw is 6ft. I mean, I take your word for it, but like, I still don't believe it. Probably because he's almost as round as he is tall it makes him look short.

[Spijed]

It blows away the fallacy that the Championship is more physical, it's not. You might get away with more fouls in the Championship but the PL is the land of the giants and 95% of the players are also technically good

That's the enormous difference. In the Championship the big players don't tend to have as much skill as other players but in the Prem all the tall ones have an abundance of skill levels.

[Pickles]

I haven't measured him personally but I probably would if he asked, as a favour. Wikipedia has him down as 6ft1. I knocked the inch off coz that felt mad!

[Spijed]

There's no way Shaw is 6ft. I mean, I take your word for it, but like, I still don't believe it. Probably because he's almost as round as he is tall it makes him look short.

I know he looks a bit of a porker at times, but with sports science I can't imagine he's not got an optimal body mass index. The club wouldn't allow it.

[RVclaret]

Is that not denying a clear goalscoring opportunity and red card for Martinez?

[jos]

Martinez should have had a red card - defo goal scoring opportunity if there is no goalie in the nets

[Carwin261]

The new bloke for Newcastle, Tonali, looks like a good player. Whatever happens this season we are going to see some terrific footballers at the Turf.

Only terrific footballers we want a Tuf Moor are ours.

[Spiral]

I know he looks a bit of a porker at times, but with sports science I can't imagine he's not got an optimal body mass index. The club wouldn't allow it.

Probably one of those very rare instances where someone can legitimately say I'm not fat, I'm just big-boned.

[Carwin261]

I haven't measured him personally but I probably would if he asked, as a favour. Wikipedia has him down as 6ft1. I knocked the inch off coz that felt mad!

Kevin de Bruyne took a corner early and is built like a brick shed.

[Longsider]

Don't talk stupid Spiral,it's only the first game get a grip man..

Pretty sure there is a whoosh in these comments but not sure who. Think I'll just whoosh myself to be on the safe side

[Pickles]

Is that not denying a clear goalscoring opportunity and red card for Martinez?

Nah not in my opinion. Ball and player were very wide, miles from goal and with about three or four Villa defenders back. Cheeky from Martinez though.

[depechedingle]

And ex claret Juke scored

always a big fan of Lukas Jutkiewitcz.

[Vegas Claret]

That's the enormous difference. In the Championship the big players don't tend to have as much skill as other players but in the Prem all the tall ones have an abundance of skill levels.

Eddie Howe has even turned Dan Burn into a good player

[bfcjg]

Don't talk stupid Spiral,it's only the first game get a grip man..

I think you missed the tongue in cheek humour, the implication with the teams mentioned is for a top 4 spot.

[jos]

Nah not in my opinion. Ball and player were very wide, miles from goal and with about three or four Villa defenders back. Cheeky from Martinez though.

It’s called cheating.