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[AndyRM]

Why'd they get fined for flying it against an Icelandic team a couple of years before? Why did UEFA try (did they succeed?) to fine Barcelona fans for flying a Catalonian flag?

Er... probably because of the rules?

 

[AndyRM]

And yes, Barcelona were successfully fined. More than once I believe.

 

[J1888]

Er... probably because of the rules?

Do you not think the 'rules' are quite subjective?

 

[AndyRM]

Do you not think the 'rules' are quite subjective?

Not especially. Flying a Palestinian or Catalan independence flag is a pretty obvious political statement.

 

[J1888]

Not especially. Flying a Palestinian or Catalan independence flag is a pretty obvious political statement.

It's a bit odd that you could fly the flags of most countries without a ban, but not one such as Palestine, which I believe has a team recognised by FIFA, playing under the Palestinian flag. Just seems like a double standard to me. Ban all flags, UEFA.

 

[AndyRM]

It's a bit odd that you could fly the flags of most countries without a ban, but not one such as Palestine, which I believe has a team recognised by FIFA, playing under the Palestinian flag. Just seems like a double standard to me. Ban all flags, UEFA.

Really?! You don't think flying a controversial flag is maybe just asking for trouble?

With you on banning countries flags (at non international games). Can't see that going down well with the OF though.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Slaven Bilic.

Please.

I think his fate will be decided on Wednesday night against what will probably be a second string Spurs side in the EFL Cup. A bad result or a dire performance and that will be that. Part of me hopes we get thrashed.

 

[User482]

I think his fate will be decided on Wednesday night against what will probably be a second string Spurs side in the EFL Cup. A bad result or a dire performance and that will be that. Part of me hopes we get thrashed.

That's too high a price!

 

[Smokin Joe]

That's too high a price!

It does stick in the throat to actually say it. But unless the league form picks up we'll have the biggest stadium in the Championship next year. I've got a mate who's a Palace fan and we play them on Saturday, I've been mercilessly taking the P out of him since the season began and if things go bad against them I'll get some fearful stick

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Didn't realise Spurs vs The History Club yesterday was the highest ever PL attendance @ 80,827.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

It does stick in the throat to actually say it. But unless the league form picks up we'll have the biggest stadium in the Championship next year. I've got a mate who's a Palace fan and we play them on Saturday, I've been mercilessly taking the P out of him since the season began and if things go bad against them I'll get some fearful stick

My B-I-L & S-I-L are mahoosive Palace fans and we've been getting stick since they gained their only 3points to date.

Hope you beat them and they might shut up a bit.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Pick that one out -

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/4745169/satri-angthong-bangkok-sports-club-penalty-shootout/

 

[craigwend]

Is this the most ridiculous penalty you've ever seen?

 

[AndyRM]

A lesson in motivational speaking from Pedro...

Annoyingly, the team will probably react and slaughter us tomorrow night.

 

[AndyRM]

I've just noticed 23 Across - Money from abroad - firm needs constant investment (5).

Sevco!

10 and 11 across are applicable too.