12 Nov 2025 18:01:56
Have we all seen the stat that since 20/ 21, games we've had officiated by Michael Oliver we've only won 34.8%? He is an absolute scrote.
{Ed025's Note - i think we have to move on from this 1 decision now Rome, it did not define that game on Sunday mate or the debacle that has been the last series of games, to be honest its getting a bit whiney and cry babyish and im still not sure if VVD,s goal was actually a wrong decision?, its time to man up and take things on the chin and battle to get back winning games and getting back into your groove..
12 Nov 2025 18:52:07
We were plain awful ed025 mate and that unfortunately is the truth. For once even though the ref was awful I was so annoyed at what Slot has done to our side it didn’t matter to me. I was fuming on Sunday at that utter carp.
{Ed025's Note - yeah Coul it was poor, the tempo has to be higher for me and a lot more effort from the players i would say, Slot has to do better as well and as well as motivating them more he needs to find a formation that works with the new players he has at his disposal mate, good luck with that..
12 Nov 2025 19:04:05
Evening Ed025. I agree with what you say regards to it having no bearing on Sunday's result and certainly nothing to do with our recent, lousy performances. I was just surprised to see such a startling statistic, compared to the stats for games he's officiated for Arsenal and City. I'm not a conspiracy theorist, but they make interesting reading.
{Ed025's Note - i get where you are coming from Rome and we all like to think there is a reason why things bad are happening mate, but in the end its just football and times will be good and times will be not so good thats just the way it is...so while you are walking through this storm you just have to hold your head up high my friend...or something like that.. :)
12 Nov 2025 19:09:54
25 - not just one decision tho is it lol.
{Ed025's Note - its subjective as to whether he got ant decision wrong i would say Faith, and a couple of contentious decisions will not define your season or in fact this bad spell you are going through mate..
12 Nov 2025 19:21:24
At the end of this storm, Ed, there'll be a golden sky and the sweet silver song of a lark, I'm sure.
Hope you're well, mate, and you get out on the course soon.
{Ed025's Note - cheers Rome im good thanks, i have tee booked for tomorrow but it seems very unlikely i will be taking up the option mate, i hope i find you and yours well my friend..
12 Nov 2025 19:40:01
Wasn't it the linesman that gave the offside and then VAR decided it wasnt a clear and obvious error? I personally think it should have stood but each angle you see tells a different story.
I said the same the other day that the excuses need to stop and the hard work needs to start. 2 points off 3rd after how crap we have been isn't all that bad considering.
{Ed025's Note - two thirds of the season still to go Ernie and lots of points to play for, Sunderland proved that the top teams can still drop points so not all is lost mate...but you do have to buck your ideas up..
12 Nov 2025 20:39:39
I’m not whinging over the game but the refs are bent.
{Ed025's Note - well thats cleared that up then John.. :)
12 Nov 2025 20:48:02
Slot saying the other day that after this break it's non stop to March. It almost comes across as "oh no" rather than an opportunity to get some continuity with training and matches coming thick and fast. Surely it's what he would want but he seems to see it as a negative.
It just adds fuel to my fire that he's worried about players getting injured and/ or fatigued rather than doing what needs to be done to win the next game. All the managers that are competing at the top w Europe, cup comps are in the same boat and the ones that aren't aspire to do so.
12 Nov 2025 21:31:28
Your lot been victim of them too ed25. Was it The pen v city?
{Ed025's Note - yeah that was a shocker John, could have got us relegated that mate...but it never so its no use crying over spilt milk is it, i think we all know that referees in the Prem are not up to scratch but what can we do about it?, we just have to carry on and hope it improves i suppose..
12 Nov 2025 22:43:54
I just want them to know that we know ed25.
{Ed025's Note - im sure they do John..
13 Nov 2025 14:50:55
The decision to rule out VVD goal could have changed the game. Yes we didn't play well, better in the second half, but level at halftime who knows.