Episode 1414: Broken Britain, Ramos Speaks Truth To Power, Solksjaer’s Ouija, Ridic Refs
So looking back, Sergio, what have you learned from your experiences with Real Madrid? Well, that’s a tricky question, Terry. But as I always say, we skipped the light fandango, turned cartwheels cross the floor…
As footballers we like to do our talking on the pitch but this season is not turning out that way.
Recent events have been disastrous and I’m not hiding. We are not hiding. We the players are primarily responsible and I, as captain, more than anyone. pic.twitter.com/QtooxgoJLY— Sergio Ramos (@SergioRamos) March 11, 2019
Sergio Ramos’ Twitter self-interview provides some light relief after a more-than-averagely violent and chaotic weekend of football.
Why did you travel to Valladolid?
Because I wanted to be close and support my teammates.
What’s happening with the coach?
It’s a decision that’s not ours to make and in which we never interfere. We have enormous respect for the position and we always support the Real Madrid coach— Sergio Ramos (@SergioRamos) March 11, 2019
It’s a problem football hasn’t spent much time thinking about lately: how can fans be dissuaded from invading the pitch and attacking the players?
The cream always rises… ?? #AVFC pic.twitter.com/4C0TOSSjZw
— Jack Grealish (@JackGrealish1) March 10, 2019
Also today, we speak to Rory Smith about his NYT interview with Raheem Sterling and the media’s role in fuelling racism and prejudice.
There is some stuff that Raheem Sterling wants you to know. https://t.co/KxLnPcdrAf
— Rory Smith (@RorySmith) March 11, 2019
Plus there’s Klopp’s wind, ref errors aplenty, and Ken explains why Ole should sell Lukaku.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United’s loss to Arsenal yesterday was the “lowest” moment since he took charge.
“You cannot say it was a game we deserved to lose.”
???? https://t.co/S5Wxx90YjR#MUFC #ARSMUN #bbcfootball pic.twitter.com/fCxQJ4wswT
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) March 11, 2019
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Up to 12 PL teams have written to the FA asking what action will be taken against Man City if theyre found to have been in breach of Financial Fair Play rules
We ask @kenearlys what punishment actually harms Man City, and if this will impact Pep’s legacyhttps://t.co/YU5JPkrxU3 pic.twitter.com/l1sINMdD6Q
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Penalty worms and referee madness
Mick McCarthy chasing the rainbow
The camera loves you, Di Mariahttps://t.co/1MGIzqcNiA pic.twitter.com/SvOaQnlwoB
— Second Captains (@SecondCaptains) March 7, 2019