Dave O

Ex athletic type, now armchair sports fan!

[Neil Mackenzie @NeilMac93112369]

@henrywinter I have created a uk gov petition.

It requests an independent inquiry regarding the Everton and Forest punishments versus Chelsea and Man City.

https://t.co/MKTefCj00D

If you agree, please support this petition 🙏

[Henry Winter @henrywinter]

Everton fans demand “transparency and fairness after disproportionate sanctions”.  @EFC_AdvisoryBoard issues strong statement “acting on behalf of all Evertonians” calling on “all football authorities to urgently review sanctioning criteria in light of the hugely disproportionate penalties imposed on Chelsea and Everton.

“These recent disciplinary outcomes raise serious concerns about consistency,
proportionality, and the integrity of the regulatory framework in place in English
football, as demonstrated by both the Premier League and the Football Association.

“Whilst all those fans we represent acknowledge that the cases involving Chelsea and Everton are not comparable in terms of the natures of the offences, this does not undermine the key issue of clear and obvious inconsistency in the outcome and the punishments imposed on both clubs.” (Chelsea, in mitigation, self-reported issues from a previous regime). #EFC graphic below from Everton FAB 👇

[Giulia Bould @GiuliaBould]

It's interesting Everton's financial breach saw the Premier League suggest a 12 point deduction. A panel ruled the sanction at -10 before an appeal said -6

74 charges for Chelsea saw the suggested sanction of -15, greater than Everton's, but it was then worked down to 0 points

[SempreMilan @SempreMilanCom]

🥺 A beautiful end to a magical playing career ❤️🖤

[A Funny Old Game @sid_lambert]

Here’s Franco Baresi, at 34 years old and just three weeks after knee surgery, repelling everything Brazil throw at him in the 1994 World Cup Final.

Football has lost a master of his craft. A true defensive titan.

#Baresi

[Ballon d'Or @ballondor]

Rest in peace, Franco Baresi 🕊️

7-time Ballon d’Or nominee. Second place in 1989. Italian football legend.

Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones.

[90s Football @90sfootball]

Heartbreaking news to wake up to 💔

Rest in peace Franco Baresi.

[The Overlap @WeAreTheOverlap]

Remembering the legendary Franco Baresi. ❤️

@Carra23 brought one of his most treasured football shirts into the Stick to Football studio as he paid tribute to one of the game's greatest defenders.

[90s Football @90sfootball]

Diego Maradona after playing Milan in 1989 🗣️

“This shirt belongs to a great player, I think Franco Baresi is the best as a defender. This is a memory that I will keep for the rest of my life.”

[Calcio Türkiye 🇹🇷🇮🇹 @CalcioTurkey]

Diego Maradona: "İtalya'ya geldiğimde, herkes Baresi ile karşılaşmaktan korkuyordu. Bir maçta, Michel Platini bana şöyle dedi: 'Hey, yeni gelen. Sen pas vermekten çok top sürmeyi seviyorsun. Franco Baresi ile karşılaşınca ne olacağını bir görelim bakalım.' Ben de şöyle cevap verdim, 'Baresi mi? O kim ki? Ona gününü gösteririm.'

İki ay sonra, Milan ile San Siro'daki maç vardı. Carlo Ancelotti'yi top sürerek geçtim ve onu yere düşürdüm. Her şey kolay görünüyor gibiydi, golü rahatça atabileceğimi düşündüm. Aniden, arkamdan biri bana atıldı ve fark etmeden, o inanılmaz bir zarafetle ayağımdan topu kaptı.

İçimden 'Bu 6 numaralı adam kim?' dedim. O topu Mauro Tassotti'ye verdi ve yere düşen Ancelotti'ye şöyle dedi: 'Şu adamı bana bırak, ben hallederim.' İşte forvetlerin korktuğu Franco Baresi buydu. Önümde olağanüstü bir defans oyuncusu olduğunu anladım.

Bir maçın sonunda, onun formasını istedim ve San Paolo Stadyumu'nun ortasında onun formasını giydim. Bu, kariyerimde karşılaştığım en iyi defans oyuncusuna duyduğum saygının bir ifadesiydi." (Calcio Napoli)

[Stan Collymore @StanCollymore]

Quite simply one of the greatest defenders of all time. A Rolls Royce of a footballer who made defending look incredibly easy.

A huge loss to our sport.

Rest in Peace, Franco Baresi.

"Capitano"

[Old Salty Marine @BamaSaltyMarine]

Overheard a lady saying she won't let her kid watch Peppa Pig because it encourages bad behaviour like "jumping in puddles".

I watched Road Runner as a kid and haven't blown anyone up with dynamite yet.

[The Footy Feed @TheFootyFeed]

Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson look fired up for their first day of training 🔥

[Dave O @crazydave1976]

@rwilkinson007 Take care of yourself pal and get well soon!

[Talmud Enjoyer 🇬🇧 🇮🇱 🧬 @jewndahalfmen]

England is now a Mediterranean country:

We have hot weather, a shit economy, and a good football team.

[The League Magazine @Theleaguemag]

Not only did Howard Kendall and Bryan Ferry go to the same school at the same time… they played in the same football team!

[Alan Myers @ALANMYERSMEDIA]

Ah well! All eyes on Saturday now! And Miami Twice!

[Dan Walker @mrdanwalker]

I’m hearing that Prince William has called FIFA and asked them to make Aston Villa Premier League champions.

#Balogun

[Boring Milner @BoringMilner]

Did you know? The altitude of the Azteca Stadium in Mexico is only 5 feet lower than the away end at St James’ Park, Newcastle.

[The 44 ⚽️ @The_Forty_Four]

Modric, Perisic, Kramaric, and Kovacic turning up to the VAR room after having a 90+13th minute equaliser ruled out…