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Hercule Poirot · 24-06-2014 8:50pm

The length of ban increases with each offence - expect 20 odd games this time around

Peanut Butter Jelly · 24-06-2014 8:53pm

I know people like to eat Italian, but Suarez must like it extra fresh.

GT_TDI_150 · 24-06-2014 8:57pm

So, I assume Suarez current manager will want to sell him on now for his team members safety ....

I'll take him for a small fee

GT_TDI_150 · 24-06-2014 9:12pm

So FIFA are waiting on the match report ...

If the ref mentions he saw the incident and feels there was no action required, ... it means no sanction for Suarez :eek:

really?!?!?! https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/world-cup-suarez-bite-things-happen-201206931--sow.html

@ Ajax:

@Liverpool:

@Uruguay:

hufpc8w3adnk65 · 24-06-2014 9:42pm

Hes actually mental! Hope FIFA throw the book at him and give him a long long ban!

hufpc8w3adnk65 · 24-06-2014 10:02pm

UTV News headlines was Suarez bites again, no mention of accused or alleged or anything

GT_TDI_150 · 24-06-2014 10:26pm

Why did I not think of this!!

http://www.joe.ie/sports/betting/a-norwegian-punter-has-just-won-e2000-after-backing-suarez-to-bite-someone-at-the-world-cup-at-1751/

Wilberto · 24-06-2014 10:34pm

GT_TDI_150 wrote: »

Why did I not think of this!!

http://www.joe.ie/sports/betting/a-norwegian-punter-has-just-won-e2000-after-backing-suarez-to-bite-someone-at-the-world-cup-at-1751/

Legend!

GT_TDI_150 · 24-06-2014 10:37pm

Suarez's record is strong though ...

He's never lost a game in which he bites an opponent

and

FIFA have had a hearing about Suarez bite incident and they have awarded it to Qatar.

hufpc8w3adnk65 · 24-06-2014 11:11pm

Come on the Greeks!!! My second country doing the job tonight

bazarakus · 25-06-2014 12:22am

MrMac84 wrote: »

Hes actually mental! Hope FIFA throw the book at him and give him a long long ban!

Why?

Seaneh · 25-06-2014 12:47am

bazarakus wrote: »

Why?

Because he fecking bit someone, for the 3rd time. Add that to spitting, stamping and general scumbaggery and the man deserves to be smacked in the face with the book, never mind had it thrown at him.

bazarakus · 25-06-2014 12:49am

Seaneh wrote: »

Because he fecking bit someone, for the 3rd time. Add that to spitting, stamping and general scumbaggery and the man deserves to be smacked in the face with the book, never mind had it thrown at him.

Tanks for that Sean. Eloquent as ever. I was asking Mac the question though ...

Seaneh · 25-06-2014 1:35am

Sorry about that but when you ask a question on a public forum anyone can reply, that's how the internet works.

Maybe if you only want to hear Mac's reasons for wanting Suarez to have the book lobed in his direction you should have pm'd him?

bazarakus · 25-06-2014 9:17am

Seaneh wrote: »

Sorry about that but when you ask a question on a public forum anyone can reply, that's how the internet works.

Maybe if you only want to hear Mac's reasons for wanting Suarez to have the book lobed in his direction you should have pm'd him?

MOD Snip: Keep it civil. He's perfectly entitled to voice his opinion on an open forum.

hufpc8w3adnk65 · 25-06-2014 11:45am

bazarakus wrote: »

Why?

Because he has history,
His lunge tackle in holland,
Attacking a team mate
Biting a player in holland
The handball
The bite on ivanovic
The raceist charges

I personally think other players have been branded scum bags,thugs etc for a lot less. Either way we'll find out what FIFA think soon hopefully as I'm sure they do not care about my opinion ha ha

The Governor · 26-06-2014 4:13pm

He's been banned for 4 months and the next 9 international matches, meaning his WC is over, I like him as a player but such a stupid way to let down his country when they needed him.

bazarakus · 26-06-2014 4:15pm

MrMac84 wrote: »

Because he has history,
His lunge tackle in holland,
Attacking a team mate
Biting a player in holland
The handball
The bite on ivanovic
The raceist charges

I personally think other players have been branded scum bags,thugs etc for a lot less. Either way we'll find out what FIFA think soon hopefully as I'm sure they do not care about my opinion ha ha

Does anyone know my response to Mac's post here has been deleted? Mods? Anyone?

Received no warnings or infections about what was a harmless post ...

bazarakus · 26-06-2014 4:16pm

bazarakus wrote: »

MOD Snip: Keep it civil. He's perfectly entitled to voice his opinion on an open forum.

Keep it civil in what way? Are you snipping me or Sean? I can't see what I've posted - is there way I can see it so I can see what was wrong with it?

GT_TDI_150 · 26-06-2014 4:21pm

The Governor wrote: »

He's been banned for 4 months and the next 9 international matches, meaning his WC is over, I like him as a player but such a stupid way to let down his country when they needed him.

it only equates to 9 league games ...

I dont think it is enough.

The Governor · 26-06-2014 4:24pm

GT_TDI_150 wrote: »

it only equates to 9 league games ...

I dont think it is enough.

How many Liverpool games will be missed do ya know?

Don't really care on this issue either way myself tbh just more disappointed for the Uruguay fans and team.

Seaneh · 26-06-2014 4:27pm

Think it's 9 league games and 3 or 4 CL group stage games.

Should be a lot longer.

JamboMac · 26-06-2014 4:33pm

The Governor wrote: »

How many Liverpool games will be missed do ya know?

Don't really care on this issue either way myself tbh just more disappointed for the Uruguay fans and team.

He'll be leaving anyway.

Seaneh · 26-06-2014 4:37pm

JamboMac wrote: »

He'll be leaving anyway.

Ban includes "administrative activities" which means he can't sign a contract for anyone and his registration can't be transferred, he can't even have a medical for a football club.

Won't be leaving before January at the earliest.

GT_TDI_150 · 26-06-2014 4:47pm

Seaneh wrote: »

Ban includes "administrative activities" which means he can't sign a contract for anyone and his registration can't be transferred, he can't even have a medical for a football club.

Won't be leaving before January at the earliest.

FIFA have said he will be able to transfer in the summer.

JamboMac · 26-06-2014 4:47pm

Seaneh wrote: »

Ban includes "administrative activities" which means he can't sign a contract for anyone and his registration can't be transferred, he can't even have a medical for a football club.

Won't be leaving before January at the earliest.

There still seems to be confusion on whether or not he can move as in reality that wouldn't make any difference to his time playing football.

But in good news looks like united might have signed Herrera but then again I'm sure it's Chelsea or City signing a player they don't want they just don't want united to have him.

Seaneh · 26-06-2014 4:53pm

Thought I'd read today that Herrara's bid from United was rejected?

Hercule Poirot · 26-06-2014 4:55pm

Seaneh wrote: »

Thought I'd read today that Herrara's bid from United was rejected?

his twitter account is plastered with pictures of him at United - posing with Sir Bobby - I'd say it's done

:D

JamboMac · 26-06-2014 4:56pm

Seaneh wrote: »

Thought I'd read today that Herrara's bid from United was rejected?

Story is his release clause has been activated, so we'll see.

JamboMac · 26-06-2014 5:12pm

United have confirmed his signing on 4 year deal.

On another note does anybody think Barcelona ban will actually ever be enforced, the Spanish teams always manage to get themselves out of their convictions.

Seaneh · 26-06-2014 5:15pm

JamboMac wrote: »

United have confirmed his signing on 4 year deal.

On another note does anybody think Barcelona ban will actually ever be enforced, the Spanish teams always manage to get themselves out of their convictions.

The barca ban was appealed so not in effect yet until that's been sorted out. They will just keep appealing it until they get it down to nothing.

Seaneh · 26-06-2014 5:19pm

Yeah looks official, Man U's twitter and facebook and Herrera's twitter all saying it.

Great signing for United.

JamboMac · 26-06-2014 5:47pm

Whatever happened to freddy adu and can anybody else remember absolute flops which where hailed as the next pele?

The Governor · 26-06-2014 5:53pm

JamboMac wrote: »

Whatever happened to freddy adu and can anybody else remember absolute flops which where hailed as the next pele?

Think he plays for some obscure Norwegian club now.

Some gems I remember the media coming out with over the years:

Kleberson - The New Rivaldo

Eric Djemba Djemba - The new Roy Keane

David Bellion - The new Thierry Henry

There United examples however they stick out as I slag my mate who's a massive United fan

To tell you the truth I think the media can be just as destructive to a players career as themselves tbh. My main gripe is their carry on with English goalkeepers.

JamboMac · 26-06-2014 5:58pm

Allegedly when he was ten his mother turned down a 6 figure some from inter, very silly woman.

The Governor · 26-06-2014 6:04pm

Klose is on now for Germany hope he gets a goal and takes the record.

bazarakus · 26-06-2014 6:11pm

Herrera going from a champions league club to some mid-table hoofers. It's a step down whichever way you spin it. Still I'm sure he could use the silly wages.

gerp99 · 26-06-2014 6:11pm

John Bostock and Cherno Samba, big flops

GT_TDI_150 · 26-06-2014 6:43pm

Flops?

Albert Luque and Marcelo at newcastle

GT_TDI_150 · 26-06-2014 6:44pm

On WC related business

Januzaj starts for Belgium today.

ctrl-alt-delete · 26-06-2014 6:57pm

GT_TDI_150 wrote: »

On WC related business

Januzaj starts for Belgium today.

How about Origi?

Looks like USA next round for Belgium.

pepper180 · 26-06-2014 7:05pm

Leeds United's new jersey came out today...

Its beautiful!!

We are like the Real Madrid of English football!!!!

Seaneh · 26-06-2014 7:12pm

That US side is the worst team I have ever seen qualify for the second round of the world cup, by a distance.
2 players in their entire squad who of any quality are Howard and Dempsey and both of those are not near world class.

Very poor side over all and I cannot believe Portugal only got a draw with them.

JamboMac · 26-06-2014 7:26pm

Looks like Luke shaw is gonna be the second signing upto 40 million.

Seaneh · 26-06-2014 7:29pm

JamboMac wrote: »

Looks like Luke shaw is gonna be the second signing upto 40 million.

That's ridiculous money.

GT_TDI_150 · 26-06-2014 7:37pm

ctrl-alt-delete wrote: »

How about Origi?

Looks like USA next round for Belgium.

Nope, mirales and mertens complete front 3

bazarakus · 26-06-2014 7:40pm

Seaneh wrote: »

That's ridiculous money.

Ridiculous that they're buying all these players up without the new manager even being on the job yet.

Seaneh · 26-06-2014 7:42pm

bazarakus wrote: »

Ridiculous that they're buying all these players up without the new manager even being on the job yet.

Not really, I'm pretty sure LVG is giving his blessing.
He, like 99% of managers in Europe doesn't sign players himself, the club sign them and he manages them. It's how he's always worked.

hufpc8w3adnk65 · 26-06-2014 7:46pm

JamboMac wrote: »

Looks like Luke shaw is gonna be the second signing upto 40 million.

Where you see that?

bazarakus · 26-06-2014 7:53pm

Seaneh wrote: »

Not really, I'm pretty sure LVG is giving his blessing.
He, like 99% of managers in Europe doesn't sign players himself, the club sign them and he manages them. It's how he's always worked.

Man United aren't in Europe tho are they? Physically or competitively as it goes.

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