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Post by karma on Nov 16, 2023 23:16:56 GMT
First televised footy I've seen in a while and when the equaliser went in I leapt up pleased for CVPM. I wasn't really concerned that it wasn't a penalty just pleased that they were making a good game of it.
2nd half fitness (and skill) levels began to tell and final result no surprise but well done CVMP, this is what the magic of the Cup is all about. Well supported both teams with passion too.
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Post by karma on Nov 18, 2023 10:46:29 GMT
So the once mighty Everton have had 10 points deducted and languish next to bottom of the Premier League, saved only from being bottom on goal difference.
Their 'crime' was apparently being guilty of breaching the profit and sustainability rules (I once lived at Everton whilst at college but supported the reds so maybe I'm biased )
Everton will appeal against the decision but if unsucessful could face legal claims for compensation from rivals relegated from the Premier League 2019 - 2022 perhaps for up to £100mill each.
On the now very rare occasions I've watched footy at the higher levels and seen the hiatus from VAR , delays, decisions, overuled, then changed back again while the referees are surrounded by a mob of shouting players. I switch off, sometimes literally.
I remember watching Formula One Grand Prix racing as a younger man, great, 'first past the post' or 'flag' in this case, was the winner. Now the rule book comes out to forensically go through the race to determine if there were any infringements, if the car weighs took much or too little, did someone accelerate out of the slip lane too fast, have too many gearboxes been used, is there a time deduction for undertaking? etc etc
I don't watch Formula One Grand Prix motor racing any more. Too many rules, too many lawyers
I may be being too nostalgic (some joke that nostalgia is not what it used to be) but I hanker for a simpler view of sport, that first past the post was the winner, that the referee's decision was always final and all the complex, lawyer- remuneration-generating rules didn't exist.
Yes I know, horse racing has steward's enquiries ( I've no interest in such a corrupt sport) and sports have rules or laws but let's have simple enjoyment.
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Post by newby on Nov 18, 2023 11:52:16 GMT
Shock horror 10 points deducted several seasons after the event. They should have been punished at the time the rules were known to have been broken when they would undoubtedly have been relegated. They are lucky, there are probably 3 worse teams than them this season so they will probably get away with it.
Manchester City, another team who have flouted the rules, seem to have enough lawyers to keep their appeals boiling forever and may finally face the consequences when everybody responsible has moved on, or until nobody quite frankly gives a damn anymore.
Justice delayed is justice denied.
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Post by karma on Nov 18, 2023 13:33:47 GMT
I've read that Leeds United and Burnley sent letters querying if a £371mill loss by Everton was a breach of the said rules.
Yes, it seems more than a little unfair that potential transgressions and punishments come to light years later such that a whole new raft of players, supporters and the club itself might be on the receiving end.
Reminds me of a County Cricket Club.
Correction: it was one letter sent by Leeds, Burnley and Leicester querying if rules had been broken
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Post by karma on Nov 21, 2023 16:52:32 GMT
Not particularly interesting unless you are a York City follower but this evening they play a home league game against a team they've never played before. Oxford City
On Saturday York lost their last home game 1 - 3 while on the same day Oxford City won away 0 - 4.
Were it not for the fact that I'm a season ticket holder I might have stayed at home. The form book says a dissappointing night for York and me . I say 'bring it on, it's live sport'
Later edit : It was a brilliant game ,York City won 2 : 0 Both goal deserve a second look Attendance: 3,600+ ( down from 6,000+ following Saturdays defeat)
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Post by newby on Nov 21, 2023 19:20:55 GMT
I hope it's more entertaining than watching England on TV in the Euro qualifiers. I may have lasted 20 minutes last night which is twice as long as I managed watching them against Malta the other night.
I know they've qualified etc and there's no jeopardy but such safety first football was a complete turn off.
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Post by karma on Nov 22, 2023 12:43:20 GMT
After getting home last night from the footy at York I watched on tv the late night 'Have I got News for You' in which a humorous view was taken of the aborted Football 'Super league' of a couple of years ago.
The point was made that it was a bit of a closed shop without any promotions or more importantly relegations. It was doomed to failure by consumer (sportslover's) feedback .All sport should have have 'rewards' for success and 'penalties' for failure.
The European qualifiers for teams that have already qualified are a bit of 'going through the motions' without any rewards or penalties. Perhaps being able to carry through some points to the 'finals' would be fairer on all, rewarding continued attacking play from already qualified teams but ensuring the remaining games do not become 'dead rubbers' for teams still striving for qualification.
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Post by karma on Nov 22, 2023 14:23:20 GMT
Barnsley kicked out of FA Cup for using an inelegable player in last week's replay v Horsham
Horsham live to fight another day and I'm supporting them
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Post by newby on Nov 22, 2023 16:37:46 GMT
Your fault Karma, the player had previously been on loan at York City. Unfortunate for Barnsley, it's not like they only just won at Horsham. Still, rules is rules and it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good so Horsham can earn themselves at least one more big payday.
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Post by karma on Nov 22, 2023 17:03:52 GMT
Probably Aiden Marsh, he provided the assist for Bansley's 2nd goal. Had been on loan since September at York but was suddenly recalled to Barnsley.Presumably they didn't deal with his registration properly.
Seem to remember YCCC being ejected from a competition, not because the player hadn't been registered but because he had the wrong passport. Can't remember the player's name but think it rhymed with Rafiq.
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Post by byased on Nov 22, 2023 17:47:10 GMT
I meant to have a small wager on a York victory last night , but they were already in front by the time I looked, and so odds very poor. Never mind, a good win for York and also one for Scarborough.
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Post by karma on Nov 22, 2023 18:18:37 GMT
I'm pleased for Scarborough and Finlay, getting a goal, his dad was an outstanding player too.
I'm not sorry for Kings Lynn. During Covid when York City were top of National League North and KL in second place but without a win in 5 games, the League pulled the plug and then decided to promote Kings Lynn, based upon points per game. The KL manager said words to the effect that the league being cancelled "came just at the right time for us" They went up but now they've dropped back down . Do I bear a grudge ? Probably.
Two cracking goals for York last night , I'm just going to watch them again on You-Tube.
Farsley v Hereford this weekend , live sport
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Post by byased on Nov 22, 2023 19:36:08 GMT
I will have a look at the goals from both games tonight. Off to Liverpool for a couple of days tomorrow, including a night at the Cavern Club to see a tribute band to The Doors. Not a great tribute band fan, but never saw the originals, and two of them are dead, so the only option.
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Post by karma on Nov 23, 2023 7:50:02 GMT
I think the tribute group might be called 'the back Doors'
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Post by byased on Nov 23, 2023 8:53:00 GMT
Doors Rising actually. They may well do "Back Door Man"
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