European Football Thread

[The Lusophone]

14 minutes ago, Baddar said:

I'd argue that Sergi Roberto, Arturo Vidal and Nelson Semedo could all slot in to one of the front 3 positions if needed, too. 

And Arda Turan, who had his loan to some Turkish club terminated early.

[Szumi]

You guys just don't understand how little tiny Barcelona have been torn apart by injuries and need help to try and fight for their survival!

[Malenko]

While you may disagree with it for being unfair, the truth is they didn't bend the rules for them. The rules were already there in the first place. The spanish FA allows any team to sign another player outside of the transfer market if there's a season ending injury to one of their players.

 

Granted, Leganes are screwed because they can't do the same, even though they also lost a player for the remainder of the season. And the reason is, he wasn't injured.

This is, in my opinion, nonsensical and the worst part of the ruling.

[Baddar]

Oh it's unquestionably the rule that needs changing. 

It's even worse in a league where release clauses are mandatory, so it's not as if Leganes could have turned down the offer if they wanted to. Only Braithwaite has that power and let's be honest, he's not going to turn down the chance to play for Barca so he's blameless in this. 

[Baddar]

This could be fake but I can't be sure.

[Benjamin]

Haland just scored again. Jesus.

[Baddar]

After 3 months out through injury, Eden Hazard fractured his ankle again in Real Madrid's 1-0 loss at Levante on the weekend. 

[Szumi]

He's had the worst debut season of any Galactico ever, surely? Hell, maybe the worst season of any big signing ever maybe? Fernando Torres at Chelsea might have had a better first season 😂 

It's not like it's Hazard's fault entirely either. He's had just rotten luck with injuries. I feel bad for him.

[Lineker]

2 minutes ago, It's Pronounced Zoom-E said:

He's had the worst debut season of any Galactico ever, surely?

[MDK]

1 minute ago, It's Pronounced Zoom-E said:

He's had the worst debut season of any Galactico ever, surely

That is Woodgate. An own goal and a sending off on your debut.

[Baddar]

Hazard hasn't done a great deal to help himself, mind. Turning up to pre-season after a big-money move more than a stone overweight didn't endear him to the fans.

[MDK]

Lineker got there before me, damn him.

[FLiam]

Ankle injuries are never good for long-term prospects and Hazard will be 30 next season. I'd be surprised if he ever got anywhere close to his form with Chelsea again. 

He's not a player I'd expect to be playing well into his 30's either.

[TCO]

Jordan Flores with a Puskas contender for Dundalk in the huge game against Shamrock Rovers tonight. What a hit.

 

[Lineker]

He hit that ball like it owed him money.

[Colly]

I can't even work out how he got his foot that high.

Also, Fyffes bananas are still a thing which is cool.

[MDK]

8 hours ago, TCO said:

Jordan Flores with a Puskas contender for Dundalk in the huge game against Shamrock Rovers tonight. What a hit.

 

Hold my pint

[DavidMarrio]

Just now, MDK said:

Hold my pint

You'd do it whilst holding your own pint 

[MDK]

1 minute ago, DavidMarrio said:

You'd do it whilst holding your own pint 

If I am being honest I'm not sure that even I could score bangers while downing bitters

[MDK]

Went down the rabbit hole of the best volleys:

But obviously...

Sumo, you are my hero.