BP1960 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 1 minute ago, nzlatic said: It’s still on his Instagram story as far as I can tell. It’s obviously meant as a joke. They would have been in today whatever happened against Gateshead. Fans getting knickers in a twist over a bit of bantz. It's no joke, some would sooner be elsewhere. Where's the rallying team spirit after being beaten? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 1 minute ago, BP1960 said: It's no joke, some would sooner be elsewhere. Where's the rallying team spirit after being beaten? The only way is down for them so would be a surprise if they wanted to be elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worcester Owl Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Having seen the video, I wouldn’t personally get too wound up by it. It could just be traditional bleak humour, and not meant to be taken seriously. Why on earth anyone would want to film that, let alone go public with it, is another matter. I know we all joke about footballers’ IQs, but dear me! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzlatic Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 2 minutes ago, BP1960 said: It's no joke, some would sooner be elsewhere. Where's the rallying team spirit after being beaten? I fully expect a video of Sheron doing the speech from Henry V before the end of the day. Happy Christmas everyone! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fervid Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Fuck them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League one forever Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 4 minutes ago, nzlatic said: It’s still on his Instagram story as far as I can tell. It’s obviously meant as a joke. They would have been in today whatever happened against Gateshead. Fans getting knickers in a twist over a bit of bantz. Why is it obvious? It would only be obvious if they were performing week in week out, and it was said taking the piss- as in ‘why do we need to train when we’re top of the league.’ That would actually be funny. Trouble is - they’re non of the above. They start every game poorly. I’ve repeatedly questioned their mindset and said too many are coasting on relatively big wages, that video confirms it. And even if it’s joking, it’s still not a great mindset. I’m genuinely baffled why people can’t see that. Anyway. We’ll see if they’re laughing tomorrow. Get a result- it’s will be forgotten as banter. (Reid will probably do another video saying ‘ah you all thought we couldn’t be arsed’) What a jester he is. Don’t- and they given themselves an unnecessary stick to beaten with - especially when they’re 11th in division 5. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League one forever Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 1 minute ago, Fervid said: Fuck them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League one forever Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 10 minutes ago, nzlatic said: I fully expect a video of Sheron doing the speech from Henry V before the end of the day. Happy Christmas everyone! Happy Christmas pal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 12 minutes ago, nzlatic said: I fully expect a video of Sheron doing the speech from Henry V before the end of the day. Happy Christmas everyone! Men of few words are the best men. (Boy, Act 3 Scene 2) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts2 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 35 minutes ago, LightDN123 said: If they showed up against Gateshead they could have had it off the idiots. According to Melon on his post match they were in anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only Blue Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Who actually said it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKing521 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 I despise this squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneSizeFitz Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 1 hour ago, BP1960 said: The fact is some don't want to be there, it mirrors how they play during a match. We might see a few changes tomorrow and some gone in January. I'd be worried if they did want to be there rather than at home with their families on Christmas Day... but it's part of what you sign up for as a professional footballer, I'm afraid. Don't begrudge them moaning about it, though - as most of us probably would if we were asked to work on Christmas Day. But a bit naive to post it on social media in the circumstances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Tic Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 1 hour ago, south east latic said: No doubt it’s a stupid thing to post but I also don’t get what they’re moaning for - being in on for a couple hours on Christmas Day is pretty standard in professional football. They’d have as much leeway as they wanted if they’d been even half competent this season but given how they’ve performed, they’re lucky if they’re not in all day. Think fans have a right to be miffed though I can’t say their attitude surprises me. Absolutely, bantz or not after the latest circus performance on Saturday maybe leave the daft vids for another day. I’d definitely have them in on Christmas Day but then again would it make any tangible difference with this lot. They just aren’t particularly good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 (edited) 30 minutes ago, OneSizeFitz said: I'd be worried if they did want to be there rather than at home with their families on Christmas Day... but it's part of what you sign up for as a professional footballer, I'm afraid. Don't begrudge them moaning about it, though - as most of us probably would if we were asked to work on Christmas Day. But a bit naive to post it on social media in the circumstances. In the olden days I worked for British Railways on Christmas day. After cycling 5 miles I got there at 5:30 and made the waiting room fire. It was a pleasure to serve the public. These have no idea. Edited December 25, 2023 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Tic Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 36 minutes ago, OneSizeFitz said: I'd be worried if they did want to be there rather than at home with their families on Christmas Day... but it's part of what you sign up for as a professional footballer, I'm afraid. Don't begrudge them moaning about it, though - as most of us probably would if we were asked to work on Christmas Day. But a bit naive to post it on social media in the circumstances. I’ve worked more Christmas days and new years than I can remember, proper shifts too. For much less money , zero sympathy for them I’m afraid . Humbug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only Blue Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 If you ever played for a team and got sent out to train in bad weather then many a team-mate would say the same thing so it's nothing new and it doesn't necessarily mean they won't put the effort in once they train, but at a professional club the image is everything and it has turned into a bit of a PR disaster. The club has tried hard to create an affinity with the fans and I am fully on board with everything they are trying to do, but for some reason this has irritated even me and I really shouldn't let it. I never boo the team but I will definitely be letting them know at Hartlepool the reason why they are there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneSizeFitz Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 27 minutes ago, BP1960 said: In the olden days I worked for British Railways on Christmas day. After cycling 5 miles I got there at 5:30 and made the waiting room fire. It was a pleasure to serve the public. These have no idea. Must have been the best part of 60 years ago, because Christmas Day services had all but vanished by the mid-1960s. Times change (though admittedly, not always for the better). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 I can hear it now, If things turn to crap at Hartlepool tomorrow. 600 hundred Latics fans singing, what the f____k, what the f____k, what the f____k are we doing here. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobledgersheart Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 2 hours ago, GKing521 said: I despise this squad. Start with the Tory government, wars and murderers and then move on to footballers. Get your priorities right ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsPete Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, BP1960 said: In the olden days I worked for British Railways on Christmas day. After cycling 5 miles I got there at 5:30 and made the waiting room fire. It was a pleasure to serve the public. These have no idea. And then went and scouted two matches, spotted five youngsters that went on to play for England, had Christmas dinner with Brian Clough, and wrote three official complaints. Edited December 25, 2023 by LaticsPete 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 2 hours ago, OneSizeFitz said: I'd be worried if they did want to be there rather than at home with their families on Christmas Day... but it's part of what you sign up for as a professional footballer, I'm afraid. Don't begrudge them moaning about it, though - as most of us probably would if we were asked to work on Christmas Day. But a bit naive to post it on social media in the circumstances. Exactly. Working Christmas Day is one of those things you have to accept if you work in certain employment. On the list of jobs where working Christmas Day is just one of those things, I'd wager footballer /professional sportsperson is the most desirable. I'd be interested if Chesterfield were training today. Because I'd think they'd have the day off and that might be the lesson some of our players need to learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League one forever Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 42 minutes ago, LaticsPete said: And then went and scouted two matches, spotted five youngsters that went on to play for England, had Christmas dinner with Brian Clough, and wrote three official complaints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfluff1985 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 3 hours ago, BP1960 said: In the olden days I worked for British Railways on Christmas day. After cycling 5 miles I got there at 5:30 and made the waiting room fire. It was a pleasure to serve the public. These have no idea. Bet you beat kids who moaned about going up chimneys at 5 years old back in the day as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 (edited) 59 minutes ago, League one forever said: Done most of that. Waddle, Cloughie and the dinner. I do complain a lot though. Edited December 25, 2023 by BP1960 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.