Whats wrong with football?

[Legends-Lounge]

The Bradford-Carlisle playoff game being played 7pm on a Sunday night.

Thinking of going?

[Nomoreheroes]

I watched it. Didn’t really enjoy it.

Carlisle had some defenders.

Also, the forwards moved rather than wait for the ball to come to them and tried to beat their men.

But, the rest was a bit hoofy

[Pericardinho]

Their #4 Moxon looked a very good player.

Their left wing back looked handy as well.

Think they'll turn it around at their place. Bradford looked terrible. I hope that's not we turn into under Flynn..

[Bob's Orange]

Carlisle under Simpson have been very impressive to be fair. I doubt many would have expected Carlisle to be anywhere near the top of the table and I'm sure a few might have actually tipped them to struggle.

Moxon is attracting suitors higher up the food chain. Agree with Pericardinho, I expect they will turn Bradford over up in Cumbria.

On another note, and I know this discussion is done to death, but with all 4 of the league 2 play-off contenders northern clubs, does the final REALLY have to be at Wembley? (I know the answer is yes and they have to suck it up, but it just seems so pointless having a half empty Wembley when you could have a nearly full Old Trafford or wherever.

[Batch]

does the final REALLY have to be at Wembley?

From a footballing point of view clearly not, but a final at Wembley is special* I'd be disappointing to lose elsewhere**.

* Is it just me? Even though its been a shithole for us, going to Villa park wouldn't be the same.

**  Not for FA Cup semi-finals FFS. Clearly its all financial clawback

[horlock07]

On another note, and I know this discussion is done to death, but with all 4 of the league 2 play-off contenders northern clubs, does the final REALLY have to be at Wembley? (I know the answer is yes and they have to suck it up, but it just seems so pointless having a half empty Wembley when you could have a nearly full Old Trafford or wherever.

And if they must be at Wembley, have them kick off at a time that allows fans to get home after the game on public transport.

For instance the last train to Carlisle on a Sunday night leaves Euston at 1929 (so 29 mins into the 1st half last night) and that doesn't take into account the time it would take getting from Wembley back into Euston to go out again!

[Bob's Orange]

And if they must be at Wembley, have them kick off at a time that allows fans to get home after the game on public transport.

For instance the last train to Carlisle on a Sunday night leaves Euston at 1929 (so 29 mins into the 1st half last night) and that doesn't take into account the time it would take getting from Wembley back into Euston to go out again!

Yeah that was my main thinking actually Horlock, it's an absolute ballache for fans to get there and back so rather than trying to schedule it around TV times, actually schedule it at a time that suits both parties. Let's be honest TV numbers for the league 2 play-off final aren't going to be record breaking anyway and those that are interested will watch the game on TV whenever it's scheduled.

[horlock07]

Yeah that was my main thinking actually Horlock, it's an absolute ballache for fans to get there and back so rather than trying to schedule it around TV times, actually schedule it at a time that suits both parties. Let's be honest TV numbers for the league 2 play-off final aren't going to be record breaking anyway and those that are interested will watch the game on TV whenever it's scheduled.

IIRC when we played Preston in the PO final years back it was shitty for them trying to get back after the game.

Actually I fucked up earlier as Carlisle were at Bradford last night weren't they, they could have actually stayed to half time and then left to catch the last train.

[Bedford Red]

From a footballing point of view clearly not, but a final at Wembley is special* I'd be disappointing to lose elsewhere**.

* Is it just me? Even though its been a shithole for us, going to Villa park wouldn't be the same.

Having watched the last 3 "performances" at Wembley, i'd take a Villa Park if it helped us win. Plus the atmosphere would be better i would hope, i remember the Millwall game and you couldn't hear Swindon fans in other parts singing.

[Bob's Orange]

https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2023/may/club-statement/

This kind of cowardly behaviour by football fans really needs to stop. Using a social media platform to racially abuse someone because of losing a football match is beyond pathetic. It seems to be a regular occurrence these days unfortunately. And yes, it's a societal problem but it's also a football problem which needs to be flushed away with all the other hatred which crosses lines.

[tans]

8 month ban from football for Ivan Toney for betting

Bit much?

[Posh Red]

8 month ban from football for Ivan Toney for betting

Bit much?

Didn’t Joey Barton get 18 months, although reduced on appeal, so a president exists

[Batch]

Ouch! Rules are rules I suppose

Edit: Oh, it's immediate

His suspension starts immediately, but the 27-year-old can return to training with Brentford four months before it ends on 17 September.

He will not be allowed to play again until 17 January, 2024.

[Abrahammer]

Assuming he wasn’t betting on any games involving his own teams it does seem pretty harsh to me.

So what if he was betting on other games? His money, his life

[Nemo]

The hypocrisy of football organisations merrily plastering betting brands on anything that stays still long enough and then acting all pearl clutchy when some of their players bet is just phenomenal. Not surprising though...