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I'm very tempted to go into MLG mode, but I'll refrain...

The plethora of "and now shops are selling Easter stuff" comments at this time of year.... almost as annoying as the tiresome "they're selling christmas stuff...disgraceful!" comments at the end of summer.

I agree with MLG!

There's a significant difference between predicting a common-or-garden "struggle" and predicting a record breaking capitulation. The latter has happened, not the former, and I don't recall anyone predicting it would be as bad as its turned out...

These "updates" rarely actually state what the nature of the injury(s) are though.... Sadly, there must be some fundamental underlying issue with both players' bodies if they are incapable of kicking a football or moving around on grass without some kind of injury (re)occuring as a result...

So, this season in summary then... Rubbish owners, poor manager and mediocre players... What other jaw-dropping revelations can we come up with next....?

You see, this is the problem I have.... This particular law (and probably others) seem to be written so they are purposely open to interpretation and thus controversy. Why can't they be written in a clear and concise way? For example: "If you push the goalkeeper then you have committed a foul". Why on Earth can't it be that simple and definitive?

Asking me what I think is missing the point of my question....I'm asking a question about the laws of the game because I've no idea whether or not it was a foul on Ramsdale... It doesn't matter what I or anyone else "thinks" (in order to answer my question)... I'm just interested in what the actual laws state. Was Ramsdale fouled (according to the laws of the game)? That's all I'm interested in, not mine or anyone else's opinion or interpretation... (P.s. if the laws state that Ramsdale fouled Mateta first, then I assume it should have been a penalty?)

Yeah, agree that's how the (flawed) VAR system operates.... I was more interested in the scenario from an academic point of view, rather than whether the on field decisions were right or wrong. My question is simple: according to the laws of the game, was Ramsdale fouled? Yes or no? (I am genuinely interested in the laws of the game here, not trying to make a point)

Regarding whether or not it was a 'foul' on Ramsdale.... surely the answer is simple, assuming the laws of the game are fit for purpose? In other words, is it legal for an opponent to push the goalkeeper to put him off making a save? If "yes, it is illegal" then its a foul. If "no, it's not illegal" then it's not a foul. Why is it any more complicated than that...?

100% I've said it before, and (somewhat annoyingly I'd imagine) I'll say it again and again and again.... WE ARE FAR TOO 'NICE' AND HAVE BEEN FOR FAR TOO LONG!!! I recall most people on here were aghast when Bereton-Diaz over-reacted to the 'heads coming together' incident at Newcastle on the opening day of the season, whereas I heaved a sigh of relief thinking that we'd finally wised-up to the level of shithousery you need to get involved with in order to stand any chance of competing at this level. Every other team has mastered the dark-arts of the game, yet we tip-toe around like classroom swots most of the time or, dare I say it, passive and inoffensive son-in-laws....FFS... call in Vinnie Jones for some pep talks! Aaaaaaaand.... relax!

They were the "perfect solution" though, surely....?

I never said that any such habits would be 'impossible to shake', so maybe ask a question that doesn't put words in my mouth?

Arguably, the longer Martin stayed in post this season the more ingrained our bad habits became, ergo the longer it'll now take to get the players used to playing a different / better way...?

Yeah, great run but poor choice of shot in the end.... Needed to go low and towards the post

One of the things I hate most about the modern game... most players do it

Appreciate I've asked this before but can't remember the answer (if any was forthcoming)... - What injury does Stewart currently have? - is his current injury related to his previous injury(s)?

People tolerating and respecting opinions that differ to their own? Nah, can't ever see that catching on...

Quite.... It's almost as if some people love to play the devil's advocate on internet football forums....

And there was me thinking I'd been slagging off Russball for the last month or so...

I would like to get @notnowcato, @Fabrice29, @gio1saints or @Lighthouse in the secret Santa draw, and I'd buy him/her a "told you so" medal, which they can wear with pride in February...🙂

Grateful to you for letting us all know.....

Bugger.... Forgot he was still at West Ham... nailed on he scores... #saintsy