Andy Mann Footy Fan
@amff.bsky.social
PGMOL is effectively a referees union and college, while VAR is the technology tasked with oversight of correcting referees.
PGMOL operates VAR.
Now do you see which acronym is the problem?
PGMOL operates VAR.
Now do you see which acronym is the problem?
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Andy Mann Footy Fan
@amff.bsky.social
· Sep 14
xG can define many things but it does not indicate sustained ability.
Sooner or later the law of averages determines luck was just lucky all along despite what people try to invent to kid themselves.
Sooner or later the law of averages determines luck was just lucky all along despite what people try to invent to kid themselves.
So I replaced my ageing keyboard because I kept getting double characters, so believe would type as beelieevee.
Anyway kids treated me to this beast and yup turns out it wasnt the keyboard at all, Ive actually developed quite a tremor in my index finger. 🤦♂️
Anyway kids treated me to this beast and yup turns out it wasnt the keyboard at all, Ive actually developed quite a tremor in my index finger. 🤦♂️
November 13, 2025 at 11:39 PM
So I replaced my ageing keyboard because I kept getting double characters, so believe would type as beelieevee.
Anyway kids treated me to this beast and yup turns out it wasnt the keyboard at all, Ive actually developed quite a tremor in my index finger. 🤦♂️
Anyway kids treated me to this beast and yup turns out it wasnt the keyboard at all, Ive actually developed quite a tremor in my index finger. 🤦♂️
Ohhhh and I was so close, but he decided to cut out the middle man (Barcodes) and go straight for Saudi central bank.
Interested to see now if hes going full on solo bag snatcher or if hes assembled a team for a proper old fashioned Brink's Mat heist.
Interested to see now if hes going full on solo bag snatcher or if hes assembled a team for a proper old fashioned Brink's Mat heist.
🚨🇶🇦 Roberto Mancini will fly to Doha tomorrow to sign in as new Al Sadd head coach, agreement sealed! Here we go. 🔜🇮🇹
November 12, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Ohhhh and I was so close, but he decided to cut out the middle man (Barcodes) and go straight for Saudi central bank.
Interested to see now if hes going full on solo bag snatcher or if hes assembled a team for a proper old fashioned Brink's Mat heist.
Interested to see now if hes going full on solo bag snatcher or if hes assembled a team for a proper old fashioned Brink's Mat heist.
La liga has been all but a one horse race as Real Madrid view Champions League as priority with the league a consolation for those occasions they dont win the Champs League.
Yet still Barce struggle to win the league. So yes, unless youre playing for Real, that is exactly what it does mean. 🤦♂️
Yet still Barce struggle to win the league. So yes, unless youre playing for Real, that is exactly what it does mean. 🤦♂️
🚨 Frenkie de Jong: “Premier League? I don’t think so. There have been offers, but I'm happy at Barça”. “The Premier League is the best league right now, like La Liga was about ten years ago. But that doesn’t mean you have to play there to show you’re a great player”, told ESPN.
November 11, 2025 at 11:51 PM
La liga has been all but a one horse race as Real Madrid view Champions League as priority with the league a consolation for those occasions they dont win the Champs League.
Yet still Barce struggle to win the league. So yes, unless youre playing for Real, that is exactly what it does mean. 🤦♂️
Yet still Barce struggle to win the league. So yes, unless youre playing for Real, that is exactly what it does mean. 🤦♂️
Eyeing up Eddie Barcodes office cos he learnt a trick ot two from Txiki to help the Saudis sort their FFP problem.
🚨🇮🇹 Understand Roberto Mancini has turned down an approach from Al Sadd despite reports of deal close. Mancini prefers to wait for an important opportunity and project in European football as priority for his next step.
November 9, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Eyeing up Eddie Barcodes office cos he learnt a trick ot two from Txiki to help the Saudis sort their FFP problem.
Question.
If Spurs spent the whole first hour being spury and Utd could generate a response in seconds when spurs had corrected their spurs selves, and, with only 10 players on the pitch...
Does Lammens deserve massive credit for peeling 3 defenders away or were United too restrained for the hour?
If Spurs spent the whole first hour being spury and Utd could generate a response in seconds when spurs had corrected their spurs selves, and, with only 10 players on the pitch...
Does Lammens deserve massive credit for peeling 3 defenders away or were United too restrained for the hour?
November 8, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Question.
If Spurs spent the whole first hour being spury and Utd could generate a response in seconds when spurs had corrected their spurs selves, and, with only 10 players on the pitch...
Does Lammens deserve massive credit for peeling 3 defenders away or were United too restrained for the hour?
If Spurs spent the whole first hour being spury and Utd could generate a response in seconds when spurs had corrected their spurs selves, and, with only 10 players on the pitch...
Does Lammens deserve massive credit for peeling 3 defenders away or were United too restrained for the hour?
Blatter btw is on record admitting "I've created a monster".
So what words exactly so we use to describe the man that even repulses Sepp Blatter, who himself was convicted of fraud and forgery?
So what words exactly so we use to describe the man that even repulses Sepp Blatter, who himself was convicted of fraud and forgery?
Gianni Infantino will present the inaugural ‘FIFA Peace Prize’ at the draw for the 2026 World Cup, football’s world governing body has announced.
Gianni Infantino to award FIFA’s inaugural peace prize at Washington’s World Cup 2026 draw
FIFA president Gianni Infantino will present the inaugural award at next month's World Cup draw in Washington DC.
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Blatter btw is on record admitting "I've created a monster".
So what words exactly so we use to describe the man that even repulses Sepp Blatter, who himself was convicted of fraud and forgery?
So what words exactly so we use to describe the man that even repulses Sepp Blatter, who himself was convicted of fraud and forgery?
Reposted by Andy Mann Footy Fan
Can someone please talk about sanctioning the UAE over the bullshit genocide in Sudan??
Please??
Please??
November 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Can someone please talk about sanctioning the UAE over the bullshit genocide in Sudan??
Please??
Please??
Those calling for Miles to be sacked are morons, most havent been around for one major update let alone the 5/6 since 93.
Only FM still give endless AAA game for less than £50. So Miles has and still is doing a fantastic job leading SI.
So why are BBC suddenly feigning interest?
Only FM still give endless AAA game for less than £50. So Miles has and still is doing a fantastic job leading SI.
So why are BBC suddenly feigning interest?
Football Manager has finally added women's teams - I put the game to the test
The BBC's Tom Gerken plays the new version of the sports management video game after it faced delays and cancellations.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 2, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Those calling for Miles to be sacked are morons, most havent been around for one major update let alone the 5/6 since 93.
Only FM still give endless AAA game for less than £50. So Miles has and still is doing a fantastic job leading SI.
So why are BBC suddenly feigning interest?
Only FM still give endless AAA game for less than £50. So Miles has and still is doing a fantastic job leading SI.
So why are BBC suddenly feigning interest?
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October 31, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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40 000+ England fans having their ears mutiilated by a couple of shite trumpets while a few million more do that AND have to listen to Dixon and Matterface makes a few fireworks look minimum effort.😂
Incredible. Football just matters more over there. In a way none of us can ever really understand
🇦🇷 WOW.
Racing Club de Avellaneda’s Estadio Presidente Perón —aka El Cilindro— last night ahead of their Copa Libertadores semi-final second leg against Flamengo 🔥 Increíble!
Racing Club de Avellaneda’s Estadio Presidente Perón —aka El Cilindro— last night ahead of their Copa Libertadores semi-final second leg against Flamengo 🔥 Increíble!
October 31, 2025 at 5:40 AM
40 000+ England fans having their ears mutiilated by a couple of shite trumpets while a few million more do that AND have to listen to Dixon and Matterface makes a few fireworks look minimum effort.😂
Daily Mirror overlooking a lot of things, not least Laussanne and ESC Visas in their rush to dismiss.
Not sure whos proofreading but a lot seems to be slipping their minds in the rush to invent United articles.
www.mirror.co.uk/sport/footba...
Not sure whos proofreading but a lot seems to be slipping their minds in the rush to invent United articles.
www.mirror.co.uk/sport/footba...
Truth emerges about Man Utd interest in Swedish wonderkid after transfer claim
Manchester United have been linked with a move for the hottest young prospect in Sweden, with suggestions over a £2.6m move having been made
www.mirror.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Daily Mirror overlooking a lot of things, not least Laussanne and ESC Visas in their rush to dismiss.
Not sure whos proofreading but a lot seems to be slipping their minds in the rush to invent United articles.
www.mirror.co.uk/sport/footba...
Not sure whos proofreading but a lot seems to be slipping their minds in the rush to invent United articles.
www.mirror.co.uk/sport/footba...
That time Jadon Sancho met the Glazers and his one sole takeaway was that they were great rolemodels to aspire to.🤦♂️
🚨 Jadon Sancho won't return to Man United in January, as he doesn't have a break clause in his loan deal with Aston Villa. [@ChrisWheelerDM, @NathSalt1] #mufc
October 30, 2025 at 12:50 AM
That time Jadon Sancho met the Glazers and his one sole takeaway was that they were great rolemodels to aspire to.🤦♂️
Resigned to no possibility of a transfer fee, while Utd have burnt £97M by the end of this season in return for his sum total contribution to silverware being 2 apps in a league cup run.
Has there ever been a worse signing?
Even Pepe and Nunez were less cash, more contribution.☹️
Has there ever been a worse signing?
Even Pepe and Nunez were less cash, more contribution.☹️
An excellent piece of negotiation.
🚨 Jadon Sancho won't return to Man United in January, as he doesn't have a break clause in his loan deal with Aston Villa. [@ChrisWheelerDM, @NathSalt1] #mufc
October 30, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Resigned to no possibility of a transfer fee, while Utd have burnt £97M by the end of this season in return for his sum total contribution to silverware being 2 apps in a league cup run.
Has there ever been a worse signing?
Even Pepe and Nunez were less cash, more contribution.☹️
Has there ever been a worse signing?
Even Pepe and Nunez were less cash, more contribution.☹️
Kieran McKenna linked to Celtic is a losing scenario.
No disrespect meant, but if hes unsuccessful it kills his career, while if he is succesful it gets chalked off as "Celtic couldnt lose" and is meaninigless.
The only way it becomes a win would be to reach a Champions League final.
No disrespect meant, but if hes unsuccessful it kills his career, while if he is succesful it gets chalked off as "Celtic couldnt lose" and is meaninigless.
The only way it becomes a win would be to reach a Champions League final.
October 29, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Kieran McKenna linked to Celtic is a losing scenario.
No disrespect meant, but if hes unsuccessful it kills his career, while if he is succesful it gets chalked off as "Celtic couldnt lose" and is meaninigless.
The only way it becomes a win would be to reach a Champions League final.
No disrespect meant, but if hes unsuccessful it kills his career, while if he is succesful it gets chalked off as "Celtic couldnt lose" and is meaninigless.
The only way it becomes a win would be to reach a Champions League final.
Reposted by Andy Mann Footy Fan
In a complex world, some of the same people in the UAE linked to the alleged arming this Sudanese rebel group tied to a popular Premier League football team in Manchester
www.wsj.com/world/how-u-...
www.wsj.com/world/how-u-...
Exclusive | How U.A.E. Arms Bolstered a Sudanese Militia Accused of Genocide
Reports by U.S. intelligence agencies show an increase in the flow of materiel from the U.A.E. to the rebel Rapid Support Forces since the spring, according to U.S. officials.
www.wsj.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
In a complex world, some of the same people in the UAE linked to the alleged arming this Sudanese rebel group tied to a popular Premier League football team in Manchester
www.wsj.com/world/how-u-...
www.wsj.com/world/how-u-...
Spoken like someone that hasnt seen Chiesa's game before joining the dippers.
Running like a headless chicken and snapping at shadows out of posession is Chiesa, yet the guy has an average of less than one tackle / game so yeah Im sure supporting him will end the "slump".🤣
Running like a headless chicken and snapping at shadows out of posession is Chiesa, yet the guy has an average of less than one tackle / game so yeah Im sure supporting him will end the "slump".🤣
Feel for Chiesa. Running non stop again, trying his best, but doesn’t have the correct support around him. Often the only one up top pressing by himself. Crazy that he doesn’t get a run of games with the proper first team. #LFC
October 29, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Spoken like someone that hasnt seen Chiesa's game before joining the dippers.
Running like a headless chicken and snapping at shadows out of posession is Chiesa, yet the guy has an average of less than one tackle / game so yeah Im sure supporting him will end the "slump".🤣
Running like a headless chicken and snapping at shadows out of posession is Chiesa, yet the guy has an average of less than one tackle / game so yeah Im sure supporting him will end the "slump".🤣
Personally thought it was nonsense when i first saw it because as I pointed out in an earlier thread the entire building would need to be elevators.
Still "football square" wouldnt be an improbabale sportswash for "chop chop square" right?
Still "football square" wouldnt be an improbabale sportswash for "chop chop square" right?
This really is the pits. This is not a design that — whatever you think of them — Saudi Arabia, the organisers of the 2034 World Cup have anything to do with. Has popped up randomly on social, caught fire and now pushed for attention by the Mail. Pathetic business.
October 28, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Personally thought it was nonsense when i first saw it because as I pointed out in an earlier thread the entire building would need to be elevators.
Still "football square" wouldnt be an improbabale sportswash for "chop chop square" right?
Still "football square" wouldnt be an improbabale sportswash for "chop chop square" right?
A penalty is meant to disadvantage the GK while a free kick demands a huge amount of practice and aquired skill to both control the flight of a ball and beat an elite goalkeeper.
Honestly all this proves is that FIFAs grand plan to entice the US into for football 30 years ago is still a failure.
Honestly all this proves is that FIFAs grand plan to entice the US into for football 30 years ago is still a failure.
With all due respect to Son Heung-min's very nice goal that won MLS goal of the year, I think we need to stand up as people and collectively declare that direct free kicks should be essentially outlawed from winning these types of awards, just like penalties are.
October 27, 2025 at 7:36 PM
A penalty is meant to disadvantage the GK while a free kick demands a huge amount of practice and aquired skill to both control the flight of a ball and beat an elite goalkeeper.
Honestly all this proves is that FIFAs grand plan to entice the US into for football 30 years ago is still a failure.
Honestly all this proves is that FIFAs grand plan to entice the US into for football 30 years ago is still a failure.
If anyone from SI is monitoring FM26 on Bluesky, for the love of god, get someone on a real PC skin quickly.
3 days in and the tablet/Win8 tile nonsense isnt welcome.
Multiple clicks to find even basic info, and some basic screens are still MIA.
Yeah im looking for you, U21 Fixtures.
3 days in and the tablet/Win8 tile nonsense isnt welcome.
Multiple clicks to find even basic info, and some basic screens are still MIA.
Yeah im looking for you, U21 Fixtures.
October 27, 2025 at 10:21 AM
If anyone from SI is monitoring FM26 on Bluesky, for the love of god, get someone on a real PC skin quickly.
3 days in and the tablet/Win8 tile nonsense isnt welcome.
Multiple clicks to find even basic info, and some basic screens are still MIA.
Yeah im looking for you, U21 Fixtures.
3 days in and the tablet/Win8 tile nonsense isnt welcome.
Multiple clicks to find even basic info, and some basic screens are still MIA.
Yeah im looking for you, U21 Fixtures.
Well if youre going to bring the tone down with a bikini shot Chinny, might as well go the whole way.🤣
October 27, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Well if youre going to bring the tone down with a bikini shot Chinny, might as well go the whole way.🤣
Anthony Taylor is estimated to be on a salary of £250 000.
If the only consequence for a performance THAT bad is a 15 min slot on sky with the worst official in recent memory says he got that wrong while he takes home 7x UK ave salary, then where is the incentive for officials to get calls right?
If the only consequence for a performance THAT bad is a 15 min slot on sky with the worst official in recent memory says he got that wrong while he takes home 7x UK ave salary, then where is the incentive for officials to get calls right?
October 27, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Anthony Taylor is estimated to be on a salary of £250 000.
If the only consequence for a performance THAT bad is a 15 min slot on sky with the worst official in recent memory says he got that wrong while he takes home 7x UK ave salary, then where is the incentive for officials to get calls right?
If the only consequence for a performance THAT bad is a 15 min slot on sky with the worst official in recent memory says he got that wrong while he takes home 7x UK ave salary, then where is the incentive for officials to get calls right?
Now seen the full game and wow.
Probability dictates that its a near impossibility for Taylor to have got that many decisions so badly wrong.
PGMOL performances this season warrant outside inspection, not least as its looking increasingly likely Coote wasnt a one off bad egg.
Probability dictates that its a near impossibility for Taylor to have got that many decisions so badly wrong.
PGMOL performances this season warrant outside inspection, not least as its looking increasingly likely Coote wasnt a one off bad egg.
October 26, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Now seen the full game and wow.
Probability dictates that its a near impossibility for Taylor to have got that many decisions so badly wrong.
PGMOL performances this season warrant outside inspection, not least as its looking increasingly likely Coote wasnt a one off bad egg.
Probability dictates that its a near impossibility for Taylor to have got that many decisions so badly wrong.
PGMOL performances this season warrant outside inspection, not least as its looking increasingly likely Coote wasnt a one off bad egg.
Football Mananger really does have Man Utd down to a tee.🤣
3-0 down at HT vs Fulham and cup game win because a Zirzee injury unleashed in-form Obi and Shea Lacey on them after they chased their own tail for 70 odd minutes.
Shame youngsters like Dowman and JJ arent included but get why theyre not.
3-0 down at HT vs Fulham and cup game win because a Zirzee injury unleashed in-form Obi and Shea Lacey on them after they chased their own tail for 70 odd minutes.
Shame youngsters like Dowman and JJ arent included but get why theyre not.
October 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Football Mananger really does have Man Utd down to a tee.🤣
3-0 down at HT vs Fulham and cup game win because a Zirzee injury unleashed in-form Obi and Shea Lacey on them after they chased their own tail for 70 odd minutes.
Shame youngsters like Dowman and JJ arent included but get why theyre not.
3-0 down at HT vs Fulham and cup game win because a Zirzee injury unleashed in-form Obi and Shea Lacey on them after they chased their own tail for 70 odd minutes.
Shame youngsters like Dowman and JJ arent included but get why theyre not.
Serious question now
Where have all the right backs gone?
I have more fingers than there are RBs in that tier below world class that are pacy but just need a little more experience.
No wonder managers love Dalot so much.😂
Where have all the right backs gone?
I have more fingers than there are RBs in that tier below world class that are pacy but just need a little more experience.
No wonder managers love Dalot so much.😂
October 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Serious question now
Where have all the right backs gone?
I have more fingers than there are RBs in that tier below world class that are pacy but just need a little more experience.
No wonder managers love Dalot so much.😂
Where have all the right backs gone?
I have more fingers than there are RBs in that tier below world class that are pacy but just need a little more experience.
No wonder managers love Dalot so much.😂
FM26 is here, Ive sold all the sell-on clauses to muster some extra funds and Ive got to this, Cunha has no backup so using Gabe, Only 4 senior Defs and Shaw wanted by Newcastle for £60M.
October 24, 2025 at 8:48 PM
FM26 is here, Ive sold all the sell-on clauses to muster some extra funds and Ive got to this, Cunha has no backup so using Gabe, Only 4 senior Defs and Shaw wanted by Newcastle for £60M.