Cornish Steve Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 18 months is not enough. Anyone accused of betting (which can equal match fixing) should receive a lifetime ban. And let me jump on my hobby horse again: Ban all betting companies from sponsoring sports teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 18 months is not enough. Anyone accused of betting (which can equal match fixing) should receive a lifetime ban. And let me jump on my hobby horse again: Ban all betting companies from sponsoring sports teams. Strangely Barton makes a point along the same lines... "Given the money in the game, and the explosion in betting on sport, I understand why the rules have been strengthened, and I also accept that I have been in breach of them. I accept too that the FA has to be seen to lead on this issue. But surely they need to accept there is a huge clash between their rules and the culture that surrounds the modern game, where anyone who watches follows football on TV or in the stadia is bombarded by marketing, advertising and sponsorship by betting companies, and where much of the coverage now, on Sky for example, is intertwined with the broadcasters’ own gambling interests. That all means this is not an easy environment in which to try to stop gambling, or even to encourage people within the sport that betting is wrong. It is like asking a recovering alcoholic to spend all his time in a pub or a brewery. If the FA is serious about tackling gambling I would urge it to reconsider its own dependence on the gambling industry. I say that knowing that every time I pull on my team’s shirt, I am advertising a betting company." markjazzbassist, Sibdane, Lowensda and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Strangely Barton makes a point along the same lines... "Given the money in the game, and the explosion in betting on sport, I understand why the rules have been strengthened, and I also accept that I have been in breach of them. I accept too that the FA has to be seen to lead on this issue. But surely they need to accept there is a huge clash between their rules and the culture that surrounds the modern game, where anyone who watches follows football on TV or in the stadia is bombarded by marketing, advertising and sponsorship by betting companies, and where much of the coverage now, on Sky for example, is intertwined with the broadcasters’ own gambling interests. That all means this is not an easy environment in which to try to stop gambling, or even to encourage people within the sport that betting is wrong. It is like asking a recovering alcoholic to spend all his time in a pub or a brewery. If the FA is serious about tackling gambling I would urge it to reconsider its own dependence on the gambling industry. I say that knowing that every time I pull on my team’s shirt, I am advertising a betting company." well put and stated joey barton and great point. if they allow it, why cant he? fair play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 leicester doing their part at halftime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 fellaini sent off in the derby. to be fair aguero should have as well. he led with his head and headbutted fellaini as well. also took a dive right before that for the foul that caused the headbutts. harsh on felli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 Half the stadium is empty at Sunderland. They should go down for that alone. King scores moyes is relegated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 What a dive from rashford to get the pen. Fabianski starts pulling out so he drops he leg to make contact and then rolls over acting like he's out. I don't like this kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Spurs and arse even at the half. Still haven't seen harry Kane show up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Spurs and arse even at the half. Still haven't seen harry Kane show up Just won a penno and scored it... doesn't count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Not by your stats it doesn't. Alli right place right time for the first. Spurs piling it on now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Not by your stats it doesn't. Alli right place right time for the first. Spurs piling it on now HES always involved MJB... watch his movement. So clever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Arsenal have shit themselves. 3 straight yellows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Wanyama is a beast. So strong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 was absolutely delighted to see spurs smack down of arsenal. can't stand them more and more (fans too), and i enjoy the way spurs play. 6th place surely would be the last season for arsene, wouldn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 At the bottom, I'd really like to see Hull and Swansea survive and for one of Palace and West Ham to go down. If you look at the remaining games, it's a realistic scenario. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 I think it's pretty much Hull or Swansea tbh who join the other two although I'd love to see West Ham go shite club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 At the bottom, I'd really like to see Hull and Swansea survive and for one of Palace and West Ham to go down. If you look at the remaining games, it's a realistic scenario. Really hope you're right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Can't see Palace going because Fat Sam knows what he's doing when it comes to beating relegation. West Ham and the over-rated Bilic though? Very possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 (edited) my prediction for CL today: Real 2 - 1 Atletico Ronaldo, Asensio and Greizmann the goals. Edited May 2, 2017 by markjazzbassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 my prediction for CL today: Real 2 - 1 Atletico Ronaldo, Asensio and Greizmann the goals. Got 3-1 Ronaldo to score anytime which he already has and another at 3-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Wankers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 MJB predictions: Monaco 2 - 1 Juventus Falcao, Mbappe, Dybala Ajax 1 - 1 Lyon Fekir, Klaassen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 MJB predictions: Monaco 2 - 1 Juventus Falcao, Mbappe, Dybala Ajax 1 - 1 Lyon Fekir, Klaassen well you got that one wrong I reckon Celta Vigo 1 - United 1 markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 MJB predictions: Monaco 2 - 1 Juventus Falcao, Mbappe, Dybala Ajax 1 - 1 Lyon Fekir, Klaassen Remind me never to put a bet on with you. Lowensda, markjazzbassist and Matt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 i've been rooting for Celta for a couple years now as they have a manager i like in Berizzo. Iago Aspas was shite for the RS but has been amazing for them. Celta 2 - 1 United Iago, Mata, Beauvue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 i've been rooting for Celta for a couple years now as they have a manager i like in Berizzo. Iago Aspas was shite for the RS but has been amazing for them. Celta 2 - 1 United Iago, Mata, Beauvue Isn't Mata out for the season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 Isn't Mata out for the season? nope he's back tonight. shaw is out for the season as is Ibra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holystove Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 Celta not looking good so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 i'm hoping Spurs smash west ham today and drop them into the relegation fight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 i'm hoping Spurs smash west ham today and drop them into the relegation fight. Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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