The Football.....

[JoeyB]

Ok, who is the oldest player here? I am 52, play 5 a -side at least twice a week and ride the 20 miles round trip to my Saturday game.

I'm only 31, playing 2/3 times a week when I can. Although last night wasn't good, tore my hamstring! Had to get a lift home and now can't walk, drive or cycle. Few days off for me now :-(

 

[AndyRM]

Glad there is a WC break - gives me a chance to get back to the sanity of the football league.

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/386922/Leeds-Massimo-Cellino-sacks-Paddy-Kenny

Cellino is a basket case, I cannot see anything good coming from his dubious take-over at Leeds.

 

[Beebo]

Glad there is a WC break - gives me a chance to get back to the sanity of the football league.

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/386922/Leeds-Massimo-Cellino-sacks-Paddy-Kenny

Not a great surprise, I think the unlucky No. 17, has more to do with his weight, which was probably 17 stone.
Did you see how fat he looked at pre season training.
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/06/30/paddy-kenny-overweight-leeds-united_n_5542979.html

 

[MarkF]

Cellino is a basket case, I cannot see anything good coming from his dubious take-over at Leeds.

I can, it is one good thing after another IMO.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Might one suggest a bike ride?

The thoughts of my brother on this one:
''My bike is so heavy. The road is so rocky and dusty. I'm too old and sensible for this; I could be home with my wife and son, taking it easy, and watching the World Cup in comfort, on a big screen! Ah, too late for that now.'' This is the road he's on...

 

[MarkF]

I'm only 31, playing 2/3 times a week when I can. Although last night wasn't good, tore my hamstring! Had to get a lift home and now can't walk, drive or cycle. Few days off for me now :-(

30's hamstrings, 40's achilles, 50's heart.

 

[SteCenturion]

The thoughts of my brother on this one:
''My bike is so heavy. The road is so rocky and dusty. I'm too old and sensible for this; I could be home with my wife and son, taking it easy, and watching the World Cup in comfort, on a big screen! Ah, too late for that now.'' This is the road he's on...

Your reply to brother should be short & sweet.

Jammy B'stard.

 

[SteCenturion]

30's hamstrings, 40's achilles, 50's heart.

15 achilles, 20's knee cartlidge, hamstrings but not torn, concussion, broken tooth but generally superhuman, 30's best days behind, 40's Mr Men belly.

 

[AndyRM]

Can't believe this is happening, but I've more positive things to say about a Celtic player. Craig Gordon has signed for them (apparently Forster is away) which is great news for him. Before his injury woes at Sunderland (I was particularly annoyed when Defoe broke his arm) he was a genuinely world class keeper. Be good to see him back in the game as he seems like a genuinely nice fella and deserves another chance.

That said I hope he has howlers every time he faces the might of Killie.

 

[JoeyB]

30's hamstrings, 40's achilles, 50's heart.

Mine was 20's ankles ...but that was always going to happen playing Sunday League 11-a-side!

Gutted about the hamstring, never had it go before so nothing to compare to but the ripping/popping sound I'm guessing wasnt good. No sign of bruising though so I'll take that as a positive.

 

[Danny]

At the risk of trotting out the cliches, the Germans have been very well organised against France. So well organised that it has been.a pretty dull game.

 

[Flying_Monkey]

At the risk of trotting out the cliches, the Germans have been very well organised against France. So well organised that it has been.a pretty dull game.

Agreed. I was surprised just how much they dominated and controlled the game, against a French side that was looking quite lively up until this point. That was the best organised display from any side I've seen so far.

 

[MarkF]

Pushed high up, relying on their keeper to sweep and France couldn't find a way through, they were poor and ruined my predictions.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

I missed it but caught the first 20 mins or so on the radio. They don't half speak some rubbish, almost as bad as the TV lot.

 

[Smokin Joe]

There's an irritating sense of the inevitable when the Germans play......