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Bjerknes

"Top Economist"
Mar 16, 2004
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4.7 yellow cards per game in this World Cup, while about .5 less in 2002 and 1.5 less in France 98. In 1990 the cards per game average was around 2.0. These referees are going mad with the fucking cards.

Appalling numbers as far as I'm concerned.
 

Maresca

Senior Member
Aug 23, 2004
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Andy said:
4.7 yellow cards per game in this World Cup, while about .5 less in 2002 and 1.5 less in France 98. In 1990 the cards per game average was around 2.0. These referees are going mad with the fucking cards.

Appalling numbers as far as I'm concerned.
the refs started quite good in the tourement but now they are just a joke, most of them..
 

Slagathor

Bedpan racing champion
Jul 25, 2001
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Andy said:
4.7 yellow cards per game in this World Cup, while about .5 less in 2002 and 1.5 less in France 98. In 1990 the cards per game average was around 2.0. These referees are going mad with the fucking cards.

Appalling numbers as far as I'm concerned.
New FIFA rules urge the refs to pull cards on things they wouldn't have before
 

Bjerknes

"Top Economist"
Mar 16, 2004
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Erik said:
New FIFA rules urge the refs to pull cards on things they wouldn't have before
These new FIFA rules are just rubbish and are starting to ruin games, as seen with the Italy-USA match. They are going overboard when the best option for the game is letting the two teams play.
 

Seven

In bocca al lupo, Fabio.
Jun 25, 2003
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It's funny how you guys don't even think it's odd that every new FIFA rule since 1998 has been a step backwards. Just keep assuming they don't want to influence results :howler:
 

Azzurri7

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Dec 16, 2003
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IncuboRossonero said:
Dude the days of pumping up Del Piero to NO end are OVER. Moggi pulled strings to get his players favorable headlines and calls up to the National but its over. Del Piero is such a non factor on the field that he is like added baggage....he doesn't support .. he doesn't feed and he desperately tries to score just to stop seeing visions of a horrible international career in his vision. I admire his loyalty and sportsmanship but he has never lived up to his name in international tournaments...all Del Piero fans have to think of is that goal against Mexico....
Since 96 we have been force fed this idea that he is the great Italian hope and he will lead Italia to great places...he didn't fail ..he never even tried. I am extremely sick of his special treatment...the same Juve fans that call for Vieri and Inzaghi to stay home have no problem saying Del Piero should be called. ANY OTHER PLAYER would never have gotten a FOURTH CHANCE like he has...Gilardino scores and Del Piero should start???

Wow...every four years..no matter what its the same story.
How can you say he's an added baggage and doesn't support when he's not given the real chance since Trap took over??? Shall I remind you with the games he played as a starter since Trap took over...Lets see...

Italy probably wouldn't have been in the world-cup 2002 without Del Piero, check his Qualification games(goals) and then decide whether he's always been an added baggage....He never played as a starter during the WC02 only against Korea and thats less than 50min If my memory doesn't fail me...He came as a Subs against Mexico to save Italy with a header....But seems that you forgot to thank him...

Lets see...During the 04 Euro, does he take the blame also???? the answer is No.. Blame the Roman little King(Totti)...who put Italy in a real bad position when Trap was trying to construct and build a team around him and when people and fans were expecting him to shine...So please, again keep Del Piero out of this...

So far in Germany, he played 7min against Ghana and about 37min against USA, I don't know If we've watched the same game but he looked to me the most inform player alongside Pirlo and Cannavaro that day...Was very close and unlucky not to score that night...But guess what again, It's De Rossi who took the red card this time....Still Dp's fault eh???:rolleyes:

Special Treatment??? What treatment FFS, talk about Totti and the rest, Del Piero deserved to be in this Squad in EVERY tournament my friend...yes EVERY...

Gilardino scored, yet his performance was bad....and I think you know alot about Football Nicola, Football isn't only about putting your name on the score sheet. But to do your Job well and not depend on your team-mates to deliver you the ball each time...Thats exactly what Gila did...He scored then went off to bed...


Anyhow,
Enjoy our Juventino's Captain goal on thursday...:pint:
 

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