The Football.....

[Monsieur Remings]

Yello and Joe have this spot on, part of the problem is the whole system that allows children to be taught to play football on a full size pitch. We wonder why we play the long ball and can't keep possession like so many European footballers?

This is the way to do it, shown by one of the greatest...


View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0NGW-a9tOQ&feature=related


And yes I feel sick today, Clattenburg made a ridiculous decision but if we can't do better than that then QP R farked.

 

[Ashtrayhead]

I went to Pompey today for what is likely to be their last Saturday home game. Well, I say I went, but got as far as London Bridge when I was rung up and told the game was off so I came straight home. Apparently the fans down there are already making plans about who to support once they go under and until they get reborn! Looks like it's Welling Utd or Dartford for me!

 

[Ajay]

The rest of Europe grow up playing Futsal as the indoor game, smaller, heavier ball, rules to encourage close control and passing. It's slowly making an appearance here, but we still have no unified indoor/short format of the game. Instead we have numerous 5 a side leagues with their own particular rules, designed to encourage charging around and leathering it! And we wonder why our players look so uncomfortable on the ball!

 

[Doseone]

Really, really, disappointed with the result today. Pretty much a full strength starting 11 (maybe with the exception of Ali Faurlin), off to a flyer, then bam, lose at home to Wolves. Supported QPR all my life, I should know by now that nothing comes easy

 

[yello]

well done Brighton

Lost in the 90th minute. I reckon Leicester play to a knitting pattern.

I have no idea quite how they manage it because, regardless of line-up and manager, they never seem to be consistent. Flatter to deceive and come up short when it matters. Ah but I guess that's life for the supporter of a run-of-the-mill team. The ups and downs. You have to laugh...

 

[Bicycle]

I enjoyed yesterday's result at the Emirates. A good showing for my team against a very strong 10-man set-up from title challengers Blackburn Rovers.

We are now at 40 points and close to safety, guaranteeing another season in the top flight, which will thrill the fans if we can manage it.

We know it's in our hands now. We just need to punch out some results and chase games.

 

[rich p]

well done Brighton

Lost in the 90th minute. I reckon Leicester play to a knitting pattern.

I have no idea quite how they manage it because, regardless of line-up and manager, they never seem to be consistent. Flatter to deceive and come up short when it matters. Ah but I guess that's life for the supporter of a run-of-the-mill team. The ups and downs. You have to laugh...

Tee hee

 

[yello]

Remember rich, enjoy the pleasures while they last!

 

[MarkF]

Yello and Joe have this spot on, part of the problem is the whole system that allows children to be taught to play football on a full size pitch. We wonder why we play the long ball and can't keep possession like so many European footballers?

True, even if you can make some spurious excuses for the outfield players, having a 5' tall keeper in the same size goal that Joe Hart defends renders the game very silly indeed. Parents + the majority of junior coaches have an awful lot to answer for too.

My team (under 14's) have total freedom to play football but they are not allowed to "hoof it", if they do, then they are subbed immediately. I dont give a monkey's fart whether they win or lose as long as they get better at manipulating a football and understanding movement. Unfortunately we are now top of the 2nd (of 8) tier and I desperately don't want to get promoted, the top tier is full of the biggest, fastest and stongest kids who can hoof it the furthest, there is very little "football" played in the UK's top junior leagues IMO.

 

[Durian]

I went to Pompey today for what is likely to be their last Saturday home game. Well, I say I went, but got as far as London Bridge when I was rung up and told the game was off so I came straight home. Apparently the fans down there are already making plans about who to support once they go under and until they get reborn! Looks like it's Welling Utd or Dartford for me!

Welling United and Dartford both doing well, hope one, or even both of them, can get up in to the Conference. I used to live around your way, how is Belvedere now?!

 

[ianrauk]

I went to Pompey today for what is likely to be their last Saturday home game. Well, I say I went, but got as far as London Bridge when I was rung up and told the game was off so I came straight home. Apparently the fans down there are already making plans about who to support once they go under and until they get reborn! Looks like it's Welling Utd or Dartford for me!

AFC Portsmouth

 

[lozcs]

Did anyone see that ludicrous display from Arsenal yesterday?

 

[Durian]

Did anyone see that ludicrous display from Arsenal yesterday?

I watched Arsenal yesterday and was disappointed with them. For the first time in my life I thought I was going to see a team stick ten past the opposition. Shame on them for not trying harder!

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Chelsea fan here: can't see anything but a drubbing coming our way today.

 

[lozcs]

I watched Arsenal yesterday and was disappointed with them. For the first time in my life I thought I was going to see a team stick ten past the opposition. Shame on them for not trying harder!

The thing with Arsenal is they always try to walk it in