Footballers hugging - players have their say
15/01/2021
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With the authorities looking to clamp down on footballer celebrations as part of the effort to combat Covid-19, three players discuss whether the new guidelines are realistic.
Celebrations have spiralled out of all reality. Tearing shirts off, diving into the ‘crowd, smashing corner posts and grovelling about on the floor embraced by coaching staff, subs and the team’s mascot. It is however just one of the Premier League’s departures from the game itself. BL, giving the knee, school lunches, tattoos and haircuts fit for circus clowns. Where has our great game gone?[[
Let's face it, these players are no risk to themselves or their young families.
The virtue signalling around football has gone far enough as it is.
Not to mention the constant use of the cameras to show people wearing masks and sitting miles apart in a deserted open air stadium. All of which is frankly ludicrous.
They treat us like children.
The virtue signalling around football has gone far enough as it is.
Not to mention the constant use of the cameras to show people wearing masks and sitting miles apart in a deserted open air stadium. All of which is frankly ludicrous.
They treat us like children.
I would rather they just adhere to the rules when off the football pitch.
Not denying footballers are proper daft at times, but the Man City Covid cases have been proven to originate from an outbreak at the London Hotel they stayed in when playing Arsenal.
Everyone has to have their MOT done during this 'lockdown' how do people distance from mechanic having been all over their cars touching at everything & from all the other people at the garage.
shops open
schools open to many
nurseries open
construction sites open
churches open
loads of people not working form home
'lockdown' don't make me laugh
But footballers that have been tested are playing! Removed
shops open
schools open to many
nurseries open
construction sites open
churches open
loads of people not working form home
'lockdown' don't make me laugh
But footballers that have been tested are playing! Removed
"Scoring is the best feeling in the world. Imagine scoring a goal as a 16-year-old in the FA Cup and you have to stand there with your hands up like a Fifa emoji."
Does Charlie Austin realise there have been further versions of FIFA since 95?
Does Charlie Austin realise there have been further versions of FIFA since 95?
Maybe call the new one the Billy no mates Ched Evans celebration
I think you're deluded in a way. The beauty of football is winning and winning comes with celebration. I can't imagine otherwise. I'm sure you're a strictly come dancing fan.
Made me laugh out loud there Sammy.
Thanks mate.
Thanks mate.
Kissing and cuddling is a relatively new phenomenon. Score and get on with the game. Celebrate the victory at the end.
Every goal is celebrated like a world cup win these days. Barely tolerable in normal times but totally unacceptable today.
When Liverpool beat a weakened Villa team they demonstrated restraint and respect for the opposition. Don't tell me it's uncontrollable joy. It isn't.
Every goal is celebrated like a world cup win these days. Barely tolerable in normal times but totally unacceptable today.
When Liverpool beat a weakened Villa team they demonstrated restraint and respect for the opposition. Don't tell me it's uncontrollable joy. It isn't.
it should be suspended, a group of over indulged prima donna sports people travelling to the 4 corners of the country on a weekly basis, covid is rife in football just look at all the postponed games so dont tell us their tested its safe!!! spoiled selfish brats who "must have their wat"
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Why should a regularly tested group not be allowed to do their job that can't be done from home but all the others that can't work from home & aren't tested keep going out to work.
Why are so many other things remaining open which cause far greater spread not far more relevant than whether people in a tested bubble hug.
The rules for bubbles say distancing doesn't need to be observed.
Get real.
Why are so many other things remaining open which cause far greater spread not far more relevant than whether people in a tested bubble hug.
The rules for bubbles say distancing doesn't need to be observed.
Get real.
Why should a regularly tested group not be allowed to do their job that can't be done from home but all the others that can't work from home & aren't tested keep going out to work.
Why are so many other things remaining open which cause far greater spread not far more relevant than whether people in a tested bubble hug.
The rules for bubbles say distancing doesn't need to be observed.
Get real.
Why are so many other things remaining open which cause far greater spread not far more relevant than whether people in a tested bubble hug.
The rules for bubbles say distancing doesn't need to be observed.
Get real.
Hey Phil,
Would you please put all the crap about Manure on the Manure page and present a range of well researched features on a broad range of clubs on the main football page?
Oh, and please refrain from post large pictures of Shrek; it is more than most people can handle, thank you. Removed
Would you please put all the crap about Manure on the Manure page and present a range of well researched features on a broad range of clubs on the main football page?
Oh, and please refrain from post large pictures of Shrek; it is more than most people can handle, thank you. Removed
How can anyone be worth millions who has not the intelligence and self control to behave. A reward for bad behaviour?
It's a contact sport. Using the Wolves v Everton game as an example - you have 3 goal celebrations involving about 5-7 players in each from the same squad bubble patting backs / hugging. In the same game you have 11 corners involving 14-20 players of different squad bubbles making physical contact challenging for headers, tackling, pushing each other. Non-sensical directive - just for public PR.
The difference is you can social distance in shops but you cannot social distance while playing football.
Not calibrating is only a pointless PR stunt if they spend the game with phyical contact through the 90 mins not celebrating a goal will not make 1 ounce of difference
Not calibrating is only a pointless PR stunt if they spend the game with phyical contact through the 90 mins not celebrating a goal will not make 1 ounce of difference
Great comment - you've nailed it in one!
+1 well said Philip
Don’t know what that is but you are obviously someone who needs help.
Do you know him? I think not. You are a miracle of modern science as I did not think brain donors could write
Nice of you to keep the insults up. Keep them coming. Your brand of brain donor humour is keeping the public amused for no more than a millisecond.
I'm sorry but I have no sympathy for the little snowflakes. We, the general population aren't allowed to see our children, they've grown up and live away from home. We can't hug friends or loved ones. So professional footballer can easily do this. Also stop spitting!!!
How lovely. Removed