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Someone the size of FF should just come out and jump to catch the ball whilst totally cleaning out the attacking p!ayer, especially leading with his knee. Simple physics - conservation of momentum and the Spurs player gets a mahoosive headache.

The first booking was on "totting up", he had been warned about his persistent fouling a couple of minutes earlier.

Given they apparently do not have such rules at present, perhaps the PL could adopt the same protocols for unvaxxed players as the NFL have. "What protocols do unvaccinated players have to follow? The most prominent requirement comes with testing. Unvaccinated players are required to test daily, as opposed to weekly tests required of vaccinated players. Vaccinated players, however, could ask for increased testing, if desired. Unvaccinated players are required to wear face masks at all times while at the team's facilities and are also required to observe social distancing. The mask usage also applies when in teams' weight rooms. Unvaccinated players are not allowed to eat meals with teammates and cannot do any media or marketing opportunities when traveling. They also aren't allowed to use the sauna or steam rooms in the team facilities and are not allowed to leave the team hotel or have any outside interactions with people on the road who are not affiliated with their respective team. The lockers of unvaccinated players are required to be six feet apart from the ones of other players. Unvaccinated players are also prohibited from traveling on team charters and must make their way to road games separately. Upon landing, they need to show negative COVID-19 tests in order to rejoin the team. Upon arrival, unvaccinated players are not allowed to eat with the rest of their teammates and are not allowed to mingle with other teammates. They also are barred from using a hotel's common spaces, such as the pool. They are restricted from attending indoor events — such as bars, nightclubs, concerts or other events — with more than 15 people where masks were not being worn. Unvaccinated players are also subject to a five-day quarantine period if they are deemed to be close contacts of a person infected with COVID-19." "If an unvaccinated player tests positive for COVID-19, they are required to isolate for a minimum of 10 days away from the team facility. While in isolation, players are not allowed to have any direct contact with teammates or personnel. That isolation could be extended if the player exhibits symptoms after the 10 days. Players are requited to show two negative PCR tests that are 24 hours apart to be cleared to return to the facility." https://eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2021/11/04/nfl-covid-vaccine-aaron-rodgers-rules/6284838001/

I wonder if the PL would disclose to other teams exactly what a team asking for a postponement had submitted to them. Is there a chance that legal action might be invoked if they feel Newcastle, or anybody else, is playing for time to gain an advantage. EDIT :- I meant clubs invoking legal action.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/article-10330177/Premier-League-clubs-told-games-played-14-players-fit.html "The Premier League’s position was outlined clearly: clubs were told no postponements would be permitted where 13 outfield players and one goalkeeper from the squad list were available. If fewer than that are available, ‘appropriately experienced Under 21s’ must be used to reach that number. Any Under 21 player who has started a first-team match in the current or preceding season will be eligible. Clubs were also advised that the Premier League board would not consider ‘subjective factors’, such as the quality or experience of available versus unavailable players and if a team is lacking in a particular outfield position. And — in a stark warning — should any side deem a player unavailable due to injury, the league’s chief medical officer may inquire to ‘confirm status’."

According to Transfermarkt they have 5 injuries, in a squad of 27 - with 5 named GKs. How can they not find 13 plus a goalie ? They must have a reserve team to borrow a couple from, ,like everybody else has to.

"The North" is so much more than 30 thousand pissed up Geordies at St James' Park on a freezing February evening . with an Easterly blowing in off Scandinavia. But the sort of level of Prima Donna their fans think they are going to sign aren't going to see beyond that. European football, at any level, is years away for the Toon, so their attractiveness is severely restricted.

Depends on who you are currently playing for, and if you want to risk a relegation on your CV. Newcastle are probably 25 points away from staying in the Prem, so need to show top 7 form for the second half of the season.

Newcastle are not going to sign a new team in January. League position, geography, and Eddie Howe are not factors in their favour.

And the challenge for the second was equally shocking given he had been booked. He was walking a tightrope with every challenge he made - I think the first yellow was for accumulation rather than the specific incident.

Big team bias, saving them from humiliation.

Spurs fans ranting about him as well, especially over FF dropping the ball and being awarded a foul.

Hopefully ASM is injured, assuming NUFC fail to get the game called off.

When did we last get something out of a game when down to 10 ?

Perhaps the ref thought straight red as no covering defender, but double jeopardy makes it a yellow instead. Ultimately same result.

So that is KWP and Salisu out of the Newcastle game.

Got the screen shot wrong, played on by the player bottom right

Valery playing him on top of picture

Spurs are coached by an Italian, what do people expect ?

According to his agent.

Have to be independently verified.

Swansea....

Plenty of other games to watch. Plus The Expanse.

Ball

Thay apparently signed a partnership deal with Inter Milan in January.