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TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 7:58 pm
by Buxtonclaret
What's everyone watching?
I've clicked onto Madrid.
Hope it's as good as last night.
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 8:09 pm
by tiger76
Buxtonclaret wrote: ↑Wed Apr 13, 2022 7:58 pm
What's everyone watching?
I've clicked onto Madrid.
Hope it's as good as last night.
Neither the CL doesn't interest me, and I don't have BT Sport anyway, so I'll be catching up on a box set.
Suspect both English clubs will make it through to the last 4 though, which if they did means 2 English, and 2 Spanish sides in the semi-finals, so much for the death of La Liga.
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 8:15 pm
by Roosterbooster
Atletico starting the anti-football early. Felipe deliberately going in to hurt Foden by shoulder barging his head...
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 8:24 pm
by Buxtonclaret
Was a bad 'un on Foden.
They can be cynical but wouldn't call AM anti football though. They look pretty good.
Decent game, do faf.
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 8:24 pm
by Buxtonclaret
tiger76 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 13, 2022 8:09 pm
Neither the CL doesn't interest me, and I don't have BT Sport anyway, so I'll be catching up on a box set.
Suspect both English clubs will make it through to the last 4 though, which if they did means 2 English, and 2 Spanish sides in the semi-finals, so much for the death of La Liga.
Click on for updates.

Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 8:25 pm
by Buxtonclaret
A booking at last.

Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 8:34 pm
by ClaretTony
I’ve gone for Atlético v Man City on the basis that I thought the result was all but decided in the other
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 8:35 pm
by pauliopaulio
Watching City play these is no different to watching our game against them. They dominate teams.
The bit we are missing from previous seasons is that quick break. Virtually no-one with pace anymore in our team
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 8:37 pm
by Buxtonclaret
Can't help wondering if AM will end up with 11 on at the end.
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 8:39 pm
by Roosterbooster
Buxtonclaret wrote: ↑Wed Apr 13, 2022 8:24 pm
Was a bad 'un on Foden.
They can be cynical but wouldn't call AM anti football though. They look pretty good.
Decent game, do faf.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.caught ... adrid/amp/
These numbers are very anti-football
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 8:42 pm
by Buxtonclaret
They really wound Manure up that game, didn't they.

Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 8:43 pm
by RVclaret
John Stones is a top class defender these days
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 8:47 pm
by ElectroClaret
Buxtonclaret wrote: ↑Wed Apr 13, 2022 8:37 pm
Can't help wondering if AM will end up with 11 on at the end.
Did cross my mind too.
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 8:50 pm
by Buxtonclaret
OK first half.
Still time for it to get memorable.
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 8:51 pm
by Stayingup
Roosterbooster wrote: ↑Wed Apr 13, 2022 8:15 pm
Atletico starting the anti-football early. Felipe deliberately going in to hurt Foden by shoulder barging his head...
Well if Foden is hurt they can always bring on their £100 million substitute.
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 9:08 pm
by Buxtonclaret
Those flags look good on tv.
I'd bloody well hate to have watch a match from behind one though.
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 9:27 pm
by Bordeauxclaret
Walker looks in trouble there.
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 9:33 pm
by Buxtonclaret
Off he goes, eventually.
Had a decent game too, Walker.
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 9:52 pm
by Buxtonclaret
Should have had two off then, not one.
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 9:53 pm
by ElectroClaret
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 9:53 pm
by ElectroClaret
Refs lost it.
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 9:54 pm
by Whitgord
I reckon Foden made that look a lot worse than it was.
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 9:54 pm
by Whitgord
… and was able to roll back onto the pitch
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 9:57 pm
by Buxtonclaret
He's doing well, the Ref.
He can't have many left to book..
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 9:59 pm
by karatekid
City time wasting is criminal
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 10:00 pm
by box_of_frogs
Whilst not the best to watch, nothing better than out sh1t housing Athletico and Diego.
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 10:01 pm
by Whitgord
What a bunch of overblown egos on display on both sides
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 10:01 pm
by Buxtonclaret
Phew
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 10:03 pm
by Buxtonclaret
Not always a good footy watch, but can't believe Madrid only had one sent off.
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 10:03 pm
by ClaretTony
And they call us anti football. Well done City.
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 10:04 pm
by Roosterbooster
Whitgord wrote: ↑Wed Apr 13, 2022 9:54 pm
I reckon Foden made that look a lot worse than it was.
I reckon (100% certain) Foden was hacked down off the ball and Felipe should have had his 2nd red of the game
Atletico played some superb football at times. But their behaviour was an utter embarrassment.
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 10:04 pm
by RVclaret
Felipe is an absolute embarrassment. Proper bizarre team Athletico.
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 10:05 pm
by Rileybobs
Nice to see City playing Atletico at their own game in that last 10 minutes, totally brought that on themselves. I think Atletico looked very likely to equalise but reverted to type and spoiled the game. Horrible team.
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 10:07 pm
by Buxtonclaret
Apparently kicking off in the tunnel.
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 10:07 pm
by karatekid
Savic and Grealish have their handbags out in the tunnel apparently.
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 10:11 pm
by jrgbfc
Whitgord wrote: ↑Wed Apr 13, 2022 9:54 pm
I reckon Foden made that look a lot worse than it was.
I agree, nothing wrong with him whatsoever. Fernandinho was just as bad.
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 10:14 pm
by Quickenthetempo
The studio ref Peter Walton said he was watching a clear head butt by Savic, so why wasn't he sent off?
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 10:16 pm
by pauliopaulio
I’m surprised at this general consensus on here. Athletico Madrid do ****-housery like Burnley on steroids or at least how we used to be.
I was more impressed that City responded with ****-housery instead of folding under the pressure.
It’s like Ashley Barnes vs Paul Dickov argument. The former is one my Clarets heroes and the latter? I could see him next Tuesday
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 10:30 pm
by Tricky Trevor
Roosterbooster wrote: ↑Wed Apr 13, 2022 10:04 pm
I reckon (100% certain) Foden was hacked down off the ball and Felipe should have had his 2nd red of the game
He slid in to tackle with his right foot and when Foden stayed upright he hacked his calf with his left. Should have been a straight red not a second yellow. In all the total Ahole should have had a red for the first assault on Foden, the correct yellow, a red for the second hack at Foden and a red for the verbals he gave the ref after seeing red.
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 11:17 pm
by majormajor
Buxtonclaret wrote: ↑Wed Apr 13, 2022 10:07 pm
Apparently kicking off in the tunnel.
The problem with male footballers, they're just too emotional.
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 12:04 am
by atlantalad
majormajor wrote: ↑Wed Apr 13, 2022 11:17 pm
The problem with male footballers, they're just too emotional.
I think male footballers have balls - although I am not so sure.

Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 5:25 am
by Clarets4me
Athletico Madrid, it's in their genes ....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0g7FCacZHyk
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 9:26 am
by NottsClaret
Just on last night's game.. have we all come round to accepting John Stones is England's best centre half by a country mile now?
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 9:44 am
by RVclaret
NottsClaret wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 9:26 am
Just on last night's game.. have we all come round to accepting John Stones is England's best centre half by a country mile now?
Absolutely. He was outstanding. Both defensively and very calm in possession.
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 9:46 am
by Herts Clarets
I chose Liverpool v Benfica so got 6 goals. Then switched over at the end to watch all the aggro over in Madrid. Sure there will be repercussions over this. Or at least there would be if an English team behaved in the way the Spaniards did last night.
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 10:11 am
by CaptJohn
Watched the City match and was appalled at the antics of Athletico Madrid. They targeted Foden and how that assault which left him with a head wound was not a red card I do not know. The match was crying out for a rule change from UEFA so that any player questioning a decision from the ref would automatically result in the free kick being moved upfield by ten yards. It works great in rugby union and would have prevented the mass "in your face" protests that the ref was subjected to throughout.
If that is football at the highest level, then you can shove it "where the sun don't shine!"
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 10:43 am
by Buxtonclaret
CaptJohn wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 10:11 am
Watched the City match and was appalled at the antics of Athletico Madrid. They targeted Foden and how that assault which left him with a head wound was not a red card I do not know. The match was crying out for a rule change from UEFA so that any player questioning a decision from the ref would automatically result in the free kick being moved upfield by ten yards. It works great in rugby union and would have prevented the mass "in your face" protests that the ref was subjected to throughout.
If that is football at the highest level, then you can shove it "where the sun don't shine!"
Didn't they try a rule like that once and, did we score, v Coventry,or am I dreaming it?
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 10:44 am
by Milltown1882
Buxtonclaret wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 10:43 am
Didn't they try a rule like that once and, did we score, v Coventry,or am I dreaming it?
Was a rule mainly around dissent for quite a while not sure why it went away.
Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 10:45 am
by Buxtonclaret
Milltown1882 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 10:44 am
Was a rule mainly around dissent for quite a while not sure why it went away.
Phew.
Wasn't a dream then.

Re: TONIGHTS GAMES
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 11:17 am
by Roosterbooster
Tricky Trevor wrote: ↑Wed Apr 13, 2022 10:30 pm
He slid in to tackle with his right foot and when Foden stayed upright he hacked his calf with his left. Should have been a straight red not a second yellow. In all the total Ahole should have had a red for the first assault on Foden, the correct yellow, a red for the second hack at Foden and a red for the verbals he gave the ref after seeing red.
Totally agree. Savic should have gone too. I'd definitely bring the 10 yd advancement rule back too for backchat