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1:05I don't know what they can really do but maybe put a limit on how many players can be in the 6-yard box before the kick is taken. But then players might just stand just outside it and step into it. It's going to be difficult. It is. It comes down to managerial cowardice in a lot of ways. Arenas Lada said set pieces mean the Premier League is no longer a joy. And he's not wrong. Like he really is not wrong. It's absolutely turd it's tough to watch at the moment. And hopefully we get some sort of fix to it. Leeds have said that the loud booze heard during a brief pause in play during the game against City to allow Muslim players observing Ramadan to break their fast in Saturday's match at Alan Robert disappointing. They were flat out disgusting. It's what they were. As was some of the nonsense that went on on social media, including one particular prick who decided to denounce Islam as a foreign religion.
2:09A foreign religion. This fella seems to think that Jesus walked on the tains and was maybe put upon the cross in Trafalgar Square. Where do you think Christianity came from? You potato. Jesus Lord wet. A appalling quite frankly appalling. And I would I would very much enjoy seeing those people responsible for brewing band from going to football matches because they shouldn't be out in public. Indications are that nodding and forest are set to park ways with edu. He is the global head of football for forest Olympiacos and Rio Ave. And word is he just hasn't done a very good job. Now you can look at the league table and see if he's not doing a very good job, but he's not responsible for changing manager, et cetera, et cetera.
3:15That's on the owner, but it looks like edu might be the next fall guy, which isn't overly surprising now. You can put the blame on him for the recruitment in the summer and how it's worked out. But I mean ultimately the owner is far more to blame than anybody else. The Premier League, the lead of the social media post, which appeared to mock Tottenham goalkeeper Glimmo Vicario following a fan backlash in the complaint by the club. So this was a free kick to spurs that a defender was going to take in the spurs house. And Vicario comes tearing out of his goal to take it and then hammers it like miles beyond everybody and out for a goal kick at the other end.
4:15And the crappy of the hosted it with a tag just how the play was drawn up with a whoops inside. Like yeah, it's the Premier League shouldn't be doing that, but it was funny as anything. And he deserved it because it was delicious. Tottenham have been given a suspended sentence. From selling away tickets after three supporters made Nazi salutes towards I'm track Frankfurt fans. Well, all I'd say is imagine if that was the way around what would have happened. That's all that's Daniel fracas says he will never jog again. So he was sent off at the end of lead city. He was complaining, I think about Donna rummer wasting time. Now he came. I suppose jolly came came running on the pitch to confront the referee. And before he even got to the referee, the referee was waving a red card at him.
5:19So fair enough. What can clubs and players do about AI slop? I mean, AI is just the worst thing imaginable. It is just the worst thing imaginable. It's such a sack of shit. England have been given. Assurances over the safety of their players. For the World Cup qualifier against Ukraine, which is to be held in Turkey. As American Israel illegally bomb Iran and Iran bomb back. I wouldn't feel safe if I was an England player going to Turkey. No, not against the Turks. They're not involved in this, but it's their neighboring countries. So it's not ideal at all. Is it? It's not ideal at all. Would it be a bigger gamble not to give Carrick the man United job? No, not really at all.
6:19I think that's a bit silly. Notting and forest are to be charged. Or is it notting and foresters of Fenerbahçe this to be charged charges after. Flares were thrown on to the pitch. Three people were arrested after the incidents. So it was from the away ends. So Ender Chalik, who's from London, obviously Fenerbahçe fan. He's been charged with throwing a missile. Dale Morgan, who's from Nottingham, was charged with going on to the playing area. And then one of the person, but it doesn't name them. Maybe they're under 18 or something. Don't throw shit on the pitch. Don't go on the pitch. You've no right to do that. Aaron Hickey has been ruled out of Scotland's World Cup warmers against
7:24Japan and Ivory Coast. More injury, bad luck for Aaron Hickey. It's tough for him at the moment. Ben Dock currently outlawed. Shanklin currently out. Gray Gordon has been ruled out. McGinn is out. McTominase injured. Billy McGinley is injured. Yeah, not ideal for Scotland. But look, it's still well before the World Cup. So hopefully they'll get those players back around the US and the World Cup to start in three months. Personally, I have absolutely no interest in the World Cup held in America at this point in time. Troy Dini's team of the week. Pickford. Oh, I didn't even mention it in the new Castle Everton game on two-footed today. The save he made from Tanali. Wow. Now, he had longer normal size arms. I don't think it'd be as impressive, but he doesn't. So it's an incredible save. It's the best.
8:24It's one of the best struck balls you'll ever see from Tanali. Anyway, pickford in for that one save. And to be fair, the two goals you can see that both took big deflection. So no issue there. That save alone is fine to get them in. Uh, timber. He scored. So he's in. Celeba. He scored. So he's in. Rantway. He scored. So he's in. Ain't. Nuri. He got an assist. So he's in. Wilson got a goal in the system. Gomes got a goal. Damaskard got two goals. Fernandez got a goal in the system. Thiago scored. And he got a goal in two assists. So that's exactly why he picked the team. That's atrocious. Quite frankly, atrocious. Well, it's boss Wilkinson to continue rotating keepers. Okay. A lot of talk about why Chelsea've had so many red cards. People saying it's cultural. Yeah, it does seem that way.
9:25It just seems to be. It just seems to be bread into them at the moment. Red cards for players covering their mouths. It just says Gianni Infantino. Normally, I tell him to get fucked, but he's right about this. If you cover your mouth, you're a coward. Racism. I'm sorry, referee. Whole. Whole Slaliga game under racism protocol. The match between L.J. and Espanol was caused for three minutes. It should be a bit more than that. Apparently. The referee. Was the one who was subject to the racist abuse. Referee. I also got like. Apostage. Hey, guess who he's basking. Road that he hold the game. After. Oh, sorry. No, no, no, no, sorry. No, no, no, no, no. He hold the game. Espanol's Omar L. Hillali, who's the right back.
10:26He's really good. Said L.J.'s wrath a mere had made a racist comment to him. Um. Yeah. Look, this is becoming more prevalent. It's becoming more prevalent than it's disgusting. And we need to get it out of the game. Josie Moreno seems to realize that he fucked up. And he is now saying that Gianluca Prestiani's career under him will be over. He is guilty of racially abusing vanishes junior. Um, he obviously did initially defend the player. Uh, but now he seems to be, you know, making the right decisions. Uh, so that's good to see. Uh, that I think is all news. So we've got to break. We'll come back with the gossip. I'll see you after this. My day kicks off of the refreshing social synergy drink. Then straight to the gym. Pre-gift pickup, back home to meal prep. Time for my fire station shift.
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13:27England, Winger, Anthony Gordon has been linked to Arsenal. But rather than suggestions, he is two years left and his new castle legally actually has four. Yeah, because he signed a new contract. So of course he does. Atlético Madrid and Juventus have joined new castle in wanting to sign Darwin Nunes. Okay. Juventus have made Randall Colamuani a top target. You hadn't before and he wasn't great. So why would you do that? Max Allegri has replete has played down reports suggesting he's considering his future at AC Milan. And Garrett Southgate has been linked to taking over at Manchester United. Please not actively looking for a role in coaching. I mean, as soon as he goes back to being a club coach, he'll get exposed to what he is. A mediocre manager who was massively overhyped for failing with England. Chelsea have emerged as a potential rival for Newcastle to sign Darwin Nunes. No.
14:28Manchester City are willing to pay 70 million to sign Tina Liverpool. Have you seen the injury track record lads? I really like Tina Liverpool Manto. I think he's an absolutely tremendous footballer. But the injury track record is pretty terrifying. So he goes set Hampton for the 21-22 season. He has a slight knee issue and then he tears his AC out. He misses 55 games. He comes back, he plays half a season. And then he goes to Newcastle. 23-24. Two different ankle problems. Misses seven games. Also misses a game through illness. 24-25 to be fair only missed one game. But he was rotated heavily because they also trippier. This season alone, two knee injuries and a hamstring injury. He's currently at injured. He's missed 26 games.
15:28I wouldn't be paying 70 million for him. Good and all as he is. Nico Schlatterback who's been linked to Liverpool is on a rail. Madrid's top targets to summer. Rail you more than welcome to him personally. Sondaland and West Ham are interested in Santiago. Himminess who will be allowed to leave AC Milan. Good signing for either. Don't see him going to West Ham because they'll probably be in the championship. Out of the enders expected leave Manchester. The summer-based shictists are interested. Marcus Rashford is agreed on wages being reduced. Well, also for going some bonuses in an effort to make his united to birth and move permanent. Crystal Palace will block any approaches from Dean Henderson. Four Dean Henderson from Crystal Palace. From Tottenham, sorry, from Tottenham or other clubs. Tottenham shouldn't want him. Juventus could be prepared to sell 10 coup minors but won at least 26 million. I mean, he's been poor for the most part, so he's fair enough.
16:28Nottingham Forest and not in turn to turn Lorenzo Lucas loan into a permanent deal. Yeah, obviously. Obviously. Right, that's everything. I'll see you tomorrow. Have a good evening. Bye-bye.
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