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Post by themanfromatlantis on Oct 12, 2024 13:32:09 GMT 1
International breaks are just another commercial vehicle for FIFA and other football authorities to make more money.
There was nothing wrong with previous qualifying systems, football supporters were used to group formats and it worked out OK.
Within 20 years we’ll have World Cup competitions with so many teams, the qualifiers will hardly be worth it.
Cricket seems to have gone down this route as well…
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Post by 28901 on Oct 12, 2024 13:34:29 GMT 1
I think this every season. It annoys me every time. Shite meaningless internationals killing the momentum of the proper football. I'd say people who started going 10 years ago are more accepting of this shitshow. Personally I've been going since the early 70s so think I'm allowed an opinion. I absolutely despise the international breaks, whether we're playing during them or not. Get rid, and carry on with proper football Yes it not just about going. It's the full Saturday football, all levels, it's what Saturday afternoons are for. |
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Post by 28901 on Oct 12, 2024 13:40:10 GMT 1
International breaks are just another commercial vehicle for FIFA and other football authorities to make more money. There was nothing wrong with previous qualifying systems, football supporters were used to group formats and it worked out OK. Within 20 years we’ll have World Cup competitions with so many teams, the qualifiers will hardly be worth it. Cricket seems to have gone down this route as well… Internationals we're brilliant when they were rare events. Midweek crackly radio commentaries from Poland and late night highlights on Sportsnight. Cricket sold its soul years back, Id say after 2005 ashes, with the massive popularity they sold out to Sky thus turning it into a minority sport overnight. I used to scour tHe county scoreboards every morning during summer, the Natwest was a terrific oneday competition. I have barely any interest now. |
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Post by irverino on Oct 12, 2024 14:12:54 GMT 1
You sound like someone who's just started following Town where've you been the past 10+ seasons, normally go off March/Oct breaks although doing November this time.......Next month to be postponed would require a speedy recovery of JK/JH, unless Hoggy is called up to replace Rice after the other night! I think this every season. It annoys me every time. Shite meaningless internationals killing the momentum of the proper football. I'd say people who started going 10 years ago are more accepting of this shitshow. Personally I've been going since the early 70s so think I'm allowed an opinion. Snap April 70'. Just wondered why you chose this year to have a strop.......Just my opinion. |
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Post by 28901 on Oct 12, 2024 14:16:50 GMT 1
I think this every season. It annoys me every time. Shite meaningless internationals killing the momentum of the proper football. I'd say people who started going 10 years ago are more accepting of this shitshow. Personally I've been going since the early 70s so think I'm allowed an opinion. Snap April 70'. Just wondered why you chose this year to have a strop.......Just my opinion. I strop every international break |
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Post by Orinoco on Oct 12, 2024 19:51:42 GMT 1
Snap April 70'. Just wondered why you chose this year to have a strop.......Just my opinion. I strop every international break Agree mate, never had them back in the day, only ever been to 1 international, England beat Luxembourg 8-0 at the old Wembley, players played for pride for their country back then, now it's all money, a break every month just into the season is a joke, glad Greece beat England if truth be told, squads are big enough now outside the greedy league who are full of international players to play games whilst international games are being played. Joke of a game these days. |
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Post by space hardware on Oct 12, 2024 20:11:19 GMT 1
We're in League One.
Shite.
Having games postponed because of the international break just compounds the shiteness.
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Post by mids on Oct 12, 2024 20:45:53 GMT 1
Gives us all a breather from the football, and a chance to do other things. I'm sure, despite the bleating, we'll all cope.
Plenty of sport today anyway. Racing. Boxing. Rugby League Grand Final. Thankfully next year's is a football international break too...just booked tickets on half way line (for 40% off) for next year's on 11th October.
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Post by 28901 on Oct 13, 2024 0:15:05 GMT 1
I strop every international break Agree mate, never had them back in the day, only ever been to 1 international, England beat Luxembourg 8-0 at the old Wembley, players played for pride for their country back then, now it's all money, a break every month just into the season is a joke, glad Greece beat England if truth be told, squads are big enough now outside the greedy league who are full of international players to play games whilst international games are being played. Joke of a game these days. Remember that one And MacDonald 5 Cyprus? 0 |
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Post by westislandterrier on Oct 13, 2024 2:11:57 GMT 1
Nations League (Group A) Croatia 2 v Scotland 1... ☹️
So another loss for Scotland and now it’s only one win in the last FIFTEEN...
Feels like HTAFC were last season does that Stat ! 😬
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Post by Boothys Knees on Oct 13, 2024 22:58:14 GMT 1
Given only 2 games took place (it was 3 last time) surely the EFL should change the fixtures so that all 3 divisions adhere to the international break? Rather than mess around with last minute cancellations?
You could move the 3 rounds of the trophy to the 3 international break weekends given no one cares (or revamp it in the process so people might want to attend when no other games are on) and play 3 league fixtures mid-week in place of the pre-Christmas midweek trophy games.
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Post by shawsie on Oct 13, 2024 23:05:19 GMT 1
International breaks are just another commercial vehicle for FIFA and other football authorities to make more money. There was nothing wrong with previous qualifying systems, football supporters were used to group formats and it worked out OK. Within 20 years we’ll have World Cup competitions with so many teams, the qualifiers will hardly be worth it. Cricket seems to have gone down this route as well… Internationals we're brilliant when they were rare events. Midweek crackly radio commentaries from Poland and late night highlights on Sportsnight. Cricket sold its soul years back, Id say after 2005 ashes, with the massive popularity they sold out to Sky thus turning it into a minority sport overnight. I used to scour tHe county scoreboards every morning during summer, the Natwest was a terrific oneday competition. I have barely any interest now. Think it's an age thing - middle aged folks can remember when live games were rare and there was an air of anticipation when one was shown. There's too much football on tv for alot of us - As a result the excitement dissipates......there's so much of it if you're like me you barely stick with one game from start to finish. It's nuts - but he who pays the piper calls the tune. Other sports like rugby league and cricket in particular are reaping the rewards of selling their souls to sky and seeing their "product" marginalised as a result. |
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Post by 28901 on Oct 13, 2024 23:32:56 GMT 1
Internationals we're brilliant when they were rare events. Midweek crackly radio commentaries from Poland and late night highlights on Sportsnight. Cricket sold its soul years back, Id say after 2005 ashes, with the massive popularity they sold out to Sky thus turning it into a minority sport overnight. I used to scour tHe county scoreboards every morning during summer, the Natwest was a terrific oneday competition. I have barely any interest now. Think it's an age thing - middle aged folks can remember when live games were rare and there was an air of anticipation when one was shown. There's too much football on tv for alot of us - As a result the excitement dissipates......there's so much of it if you're like me you barely stick with one game from start to finish. It's nuts - but he who pays the piper calls the tune. Other sports like rugby league and cricket in particular are reaping the rewards of selling their souls to sky and seeing their "product" marginalised as a result. Not sure tbh ...Rugby League is dying on its arse. Crowds are shocking. The challenge cup final yesterday and hardly anyone knew. It used to sell out Wembley 100k every year. Every decent pub had a coach. There is absolutely no interest from young people. |
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Post by rothwellterrier on Oct 27, 2024 12:55:27 GMT 1
Town have announced details for Wycombe away, this is due at the next international break. Is it likely to be postponed? With Koroma injured, doesn’t that just leave Marshall and Spencer likely to be called up? Do Wycombe have three likely call ups?
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Post by katiemterrier27 on Oct 27, 2024 13:36:13 GMT 1
Internationals we're brilliant when they were rare events. Midweek crackly radio commentaries from Poland and late night highlights on Sportsnight. Cricket sold its soul years back, Id say after 2005 ashes, with the massive popularity they sold out to Sky thus turning it into a minority sport overnight. I used to scour tHe county scoreboards every morning during summer, the Natwest was a terrific oneday competition. I have barely any interest now. Think it's an age thing - middle aged folks can remember when live games were rare and there was an air of anticipation when one was shown. There's too much football on tv for alot of us - As a result the excitement dissipates......there's so much of it if you're like me you barely stick with one game from start to finish. It's nuts - but he who pays the piper calls the tune. Other sports like rugby league and cricket in particular are reaping the rewards of selling their souls to sky and seeing their "product" marginalised as a result. Reaping something true, selling your soul ends up in hell. Hell in this case being not only a marginalised product but one potentially going extinct. Greed is one of the seven deadly sins, stupidity is not but it should be. |
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Post by Tim Nice But Dim on Oct 27, 2024 23:07:10 GMT 1
Gives us all a breather from the football, and a chance to do other things. I'm sure, despite the bleating, we'll all cope. Plenty of sport today anyway. Racing. Boxing. Rugby League Grand Final. Thankfully next year's is a football international break too...just booked tickets on half way line (for 40% off) for next year's on 11th October. There is plenty of other sports, Polo, Yachting, Tennis, Badminton, Clay Pigeon Shooting just to name a few or even take in a weekend spa somewhere. |
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Post by Dan on Oct 27, 2024 23:14:26 GMT 1
Town have announced details for Wycombe away, this is due at the next international break. Is it likely to be postponed? With Koroma injured, doesn’t that just leave Marshall and Spencer likely to be called up? Do Wycombe have three likely call ups? Wycombe had 2 call ups in September, but one of them has since gone on loan, so shouldn't be any threat of them getting 3. You're right, with Hodge and Koroma injured, we should be down to 2 call ups. As long as Pearson doesn't get an England call up. |
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Post by irverino on Nov 4, 2024 9:15:15 GMT 1
One or two games already called off a week on Saturday, with JK now available to be selected by Sierra Leonne it throws the Wycombe game back in doubt.....No fun for fans on either side with such uncertainty, hopefully a decision asap?
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Post by sabailand on Nov 4, 2024 16:56:33 GMT 1
One or two games already called off a week on Saturday, with JK now available to be selected by Sierra Leonne it throws the Wycombe game back in doubt.....No fun for fans on either side with such uncertainty, hopefully a decision asap? Deffo wont be going to that one now anyway, i was thinking it would certainly be played on another date so arranged to go to Leeds on the piss. |
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Post by dezzly on Nov 5, 2024 9:47:00 GMT 1
One or two games already called off a week on Saturday, with JK now available to be selected by Sierra Leonne it throws the Wycombe game back in doubt.....No fun for fans on either side with such uncertainty, hopefully a decision asap? Wonder if in light of his recent injury that koroma maybe stays with us this time? I think Wycombe game last time round was cancelled but not sure if down to them or the opposition,they play Stockport tonight so maybe that was the game they were scheduled to play on the 12th October.Either way I’m hoping the game goes ahead. |
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Post by irverino on Nov 5, 2024 10:06:21 GMT 1
One or two games already called off a week on Saturday, with JK now available to be selected by Sierra Leonne it throws the Wycombe game back in doubt.....No fun for fans on either side with such uncertainty, hopefully a decision asap? I think Wycombe game last time round was cancelled but not sure if down to them or the opposition,they play Stockport tonight so maybe that was the game they were scheduled to play on the 12th October.Either way I’m hoping the game goes ahead. Not up to Town to decide, JK could ask not to be included or SL may not risk selecting him. Looks to be the only decision to be made so the game goes ahead, they may already know, but.......As in the past, sometimes a bit slow to lets the paying fans know. |
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Post by DATM Travel Agent on Nov 5, 2024 17:39:14 GMT 1
Marshall and Spencer called up by NI, 1 more and we'll have the option to request a postponement.
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Post by brickthespecial on Nov 5, 2024 19:44:25 GMT 1
Surely Koroma & the club will know by now IF he’s been called up for Sierra Leone duty or not - why delay matters with just 10 days till the Wycombe fixture
Pretty sure if on they’ll make this pay on the day in the circumstances and sizeable away end to cater
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Post by softboy on Nov 5, 2024 23:15:53 GMT 1
Stockport 0. Wycombe 5. Please Mr Koroma get fit or pretend to get fit so we can put this game back. I get completely confused. If a team pick a weakened team they might get fined but it’s ok if they are playing for their national side. My view is that you even have only player called up the game should be postponed till a later day. In fact the time has come for L1 games to be also postponed due to international call ups.
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Post by 28901 on Nov 5, 2024 23:36:56 GMT 1
Stockport 0. Wycombe 5. Please Mr Koroma get fit or pretend to get fit so we can put this game back. I get completely confused. If a team pick a weakened team they might get fined but it’s ok if they are playing for their national side. My view is that you even have only player called up the game should be postponed till a later day. In fact the time has come for L1 games to be also postponed due to international call ups. My view is they play all these throughly boring and mainly meaningless internationals in midweek if they really are necessary, and stop having this ridiculous break in the season every few weeks. |
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Post by htfcterry on Nov 6, 2024 10:20:01 GMT 1
Marshall and Spencer called up by NI, 1 more and we'll have the option to request a postponement. What's the latest time to call players up? |
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Post by irverino on Nov 6, 2024 10:29:15 GMT 1
Marshall and Spencer called up by NI, 1 more and we'll have the option to request a postponement. What's the latest time to call players up? Sierra Leone play a week today away in Chad.......You would think the squad is named already? |
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on Nov 6, 2024 10:35:10 GMT 1
Jeez, this is how low the club has fallen that fans are crapping it to play Wycombe and trying to get it called off. Like I said last night, we should be streets ahead of a club like Wycombe in terms of resources to finish well above them in the table.
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Post by dugnet on Nov 6, 2024 11:07:59 GMT 1
Jeez, this is how low the club has fallen that fans are crapping it to play Wycombe and trying to get it called off. Like I said last night, we should be streets ahead of a club like Wycombe in terms of resources to finish well above them in the table. I totally get the sentiment but I wonder how far behind Wycombe in terms of revenue generated we actually are? If you ignore the fact we squandered circa £300m and Mr Nagle's personal wealth (whatever that might be) from a revenue point of view it would be an interesting comparison. I think the real question is do we use our resources as well as Wycombe (and others) do? Mr Nagle would point to how much has been spent on the team, players, managerial appointments etc but the fans would point to what we see on the pitch. And for all the debate that rages on week in week out I think that is the nub of the problem (as far as most fans are concerned). It's not necessarily investment it is the use of the investment and execution. To get back to your original point, you are quite right it is a poor state of affairs when we are hoping games are going to be postponed. Although I would offer aren't we just kicking the can down the road? We need to face up to the weaknesses we have and get something done about it. We have to play Wycombe, and everyone, eventually so MD and the team need to start pulling performances out on a consistent basis. Are they capable? On their day they have shown themselves to be. However on another day they can be half arsed rabble who couldn't win against a bunch of soft toys. |
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Post by mosher on Nov 6, 2024 11:10:01 GMT 1
Jeez, this is how low the club has fallen that fans are crapping it to play Wycombe and trying to get it called off. Like I said last night, we should be streets ahead of a club like Wycombe in terms of resources to finish well above them in the table. I totally get the sentiment but I wonder how far behind Wycombe in terms of revenue generated we actually are? If you ignore the fact we squandered circa £300m and Mr Nagle's personal wealth (whatever that might be) from a revenue point of view it would be an interesting comparison. I think the real question is do we use our resources as well as Wycombe (and others) do? Mr Nagle would point to how much has been spent on the team, players, managerial appointments etc but the fans would point to what we see on the pitch. And for all the debate that rages on week in week out I think that is the nub of the problem (as far as most fans are concerned). It's not necessarily investment it is the use of the investment and execution.
To get back to your original point, you are quite right it is a poor state of affairs when we are hoping games are going to be postponed. Although I would offer aren't we just kicking the can down the road? We need to face up to the weaknesses we have and get something done about it. We have to play Wycombe, and everyone, eventually so MD and the team need to start pulling performances out on a consistent basis. Are they capable? On their day they have shown themselves to be. However on another day they can be half arsed rabble who couldn't win against a bunch of soft toys. This is what I've been trying to explain on several threads; KN has put shitloads of money in (certainly more than DH post-PL), it's just been wasted by that pillock** MC. ** Expecting at least a yellow for that going by past notifications on the admin thread. |
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