The problem with the bullies like Adam is that referees come down so hard on retaliation. It's impossible to have a go back. When I was playing Rugby I was always taught that if anyone had a go at me hit them, just once, and then say 'do that again I'll hit you again'. Invariably it worked, people would leave you alone. I was often talked to by the ref but was never sent off. On one occasion I was playing for an under 19 side against Petersfield 3rd team, a team of players who had been around the block who were reaching the end of their playing time. We had one overage player which was allowed in those days who had also been around the block. We were getting a hard time in the front row, all the eye gouging etc. when KJ, the over age player, said OK, next scrum don't go down, just wait for them and lift your knee, make sure it connects. Next scrum, three blooded noses straight in front of the ref. He did no more than to say right lads, that's equal now, anymore someone will have to walk. After that we had good clean scrums and had a fair old drink together afterwards. My point is that if a player who'd fallen victim to a thug such as Adam was given a licence to slide into him with studs raised and chop him down, it would stop people like Adam in their tracks. Retaliation is looked at as worse than an original offence, independent of how violent the original offence was. Personally I think measured retaliation could be of benefit to the game. Once the score is settled the ref could easily say enough is enough lads, any more someone will walk.
Most of the Gooners I have spoken to have been gravely disappointed with Wiltshire. Wouldn't be surprised to see him leave Arsenal and drop down a league.
See, now you're talking common sense, which straight away tells you the FA won't be interested. Then again, that's how it used to be in the old days, deedub.
Can't understand why he is in the England setup, to win a World Cup a player has to play seven or eight games in three weeks, Even if Jack Wheelchair is of the level needed which I severely doubt, he is too fragile to be considered for big tournaments. He'd be better off staying at home with his tabs watching the footie on the television.
I can remember when I was still quite young playing in a club game. I got thumped by the open side flanker. When I mentioned it a half-time, I was told that I had to thump him back at the first opportunity or I wouldn't get any respect. I really wasn't sure about this, but did as I was told. After I'd smacked him one, he initially looked surprised, but then just grinned. As you say, we all had a good piss-up and a laugh about it after the game.
Perhaps Rooney could join him! Later, in the evening, they could hit the local night-spots and pull a couple of grannies.
Completely agree. No idea why retaliation is viewed as worse than the original offence. Classic example being when Beckham got sent off in the WC. He got vast stick for that for ages, but the role of the original offender was overlooked, who only got a yellow.
...we're actually disappointed he won't be continuing his **** vein of anonimity in games for them. What was all that arm up BS after that 50/50? You'd think he'd done his metatarsals...next time I heard his name he fluffed an opportunity. Wenger is used to him fluffing though!
Martinez is talking about "being wary" of playing "wounded Arsenal," but I really do wish he'd come out and say what he really believes: "So look forward to playing the Gunners! They've clearly entered into their end-of-term bottle-job, so this match should be an absolute breeze!" There! That fixed it for you, Mr Martinez.
Who cares who they lose to? So long as they lose, that's fine by me... Anyway, if they lost in the final, that bloke who was crying his eyes out over the Stoke loss will probably run off and top himself. Could you live with that on your conscience HIAG?....
Reports from the Man Utd game suggest that both Fellaini and van Persie should've seen red in their game against West Brom. Ferguson must've had a word.
maybe because he thinks about the stuff that comes out of his mouth ,so that he dont set himself up to look like a right mug . unlike certain persons .
Let's not pretend, though, that Martinez will not be sorely disappointed with that result. He would have fancied his chances. If he had been more positive with his players, instead of putting in their minds that Arsenal were "wounded" animals waiting to strike, Everton could have won that game. In short, Woezil was made to look better than he clearly is. I really don't see how you can take any pride in that.
