Rodney Marsh was such a character, highly skilled with the ball too, spent most of his career with QPR.
Two other huge names in that 'photo if I'm not mistaken, Pele, & Liverpool's Tommy Smith?
Yea just checked it was Tommy Smith, but would Marshy have done that if Smith was playing for the other side, I don't think RM would've got up off the ground if he was.
Rodney Marsh was such a character, highly skilled with the ball too, spent most of his career with QPR.
Two other huge names in that 'photo if I'm not mistaken, Pele, & Liverpool's Tommy Smith?
Yea just checked it was Tommy Smith, but would Marshy have done that if Smith was playing for the other side, I don't think RM would've got up off the ground if he was.
Ha, 100% correct. Nobody messed with Tommy Smith. Proper, old-fashioned centre forward. When he played, the opposition's centre-half knew he had a tough afternoon in prospect.
Tackles would be ferocious, & in those days, players did not feign injury or try to get the opponent sent off. They might give them a right-hander though...
Rodney Marsh was not just a show pony. On top of his considerable skill, he refused to be intimidated, and would regularly lash out at those who fouled him.
Quick gag from his Wiki page, which would be part of the reason for so few England caps.
It has been reported that the England manager Alf Ramsey told him "I'll be watching you for the first 45 minutes and if you don't work harder I'll pull you off at half time," to which Marsh replied: "Crikey, Alf, at QPR all we get is an orange and a cup of tea."
Ha, I used to SO love Marshy, in fact I'd go to Loftus Road just to watch him. If my memory has not failed me, Terry Venables was in the QPR team at the same time I think?
Ha, I used to SO love Marshy, in fact I'd go to Loftus Road just to watch him. If my memory has not failed me, Terry Venables was in the QPR team at the same time I think?
Totally agree. What a talent. Did play in the same team as El Tel for a while. And unfairly placed in the Stan Bowles/Tony Currie group who never properly harnessed their undoubted talent.
As a youth, he played in the same team as "Chopper" Harris
When he went to the US, someone called him the "White Pele". To which he replied-"No. Pele is the Black Marsh."
Erik ten Hag tells Fulham to apologise to Bruno Fernandes after mocking him for trying to get the ref’s attention in a TikTok video.
The Man Utd manager has criticised Fulham’s actions as inappropriate and has requested an apology from for the way they decided to take the mick out of Bruno Fernandes via social media.
Additionally, ten Hag also decided to urge referees to provide Fernandes with greater protection, as he believes that opposing players deliberately target his captain and playmaker.
This week saw Fulham take to their official TikTok account, highlighting Fernandes’ alleged play-acting, following their remarkable 2-1 victory over United last weekend.
The video shows Fernandes falling to the ground towards the end of the game, with the score at 1-1, following a tackle from Fulham midfielder Sasa Lukic.
After his fall, Fernandes tried to get a reaction from the referee, waving his arm in an attempt to signal for a free-kick 25 yards away from the Fulham goal.
Despite his appeals ignored, Fernandes quickly gets up and requests the ball, indicating a swift recuperation from the challenge.
Fulham captioned the clip of Fernandes as “So glad he’s ok” with an eye-rolling emoji, and also set to comical music…
Ten Hag said the social media criticism of Fernandes was “pathetic” following his side’s win at Forest and said Fulham should issue a formal apology to him and United.
He said: “I didn’t know this, but if they did it, I would say it is not right. It is absolutely not right that a club makes such a statement, because it is totally out of order and wrong and they should apologise for this.
The other Bruno stayed on his feet better while getting punched repeatably by Tyson back in the day. Yeah, I hope Fulham dont apologise and carry on regardless. A bit shocked that Roy Keane hasnt waded in too.
Oh yes, all clubs have a Bruno, but that's all the more reason to stamp it out. "big name" players start it, the rest follow.
Feigning injury is such a big part of the game now. It's a little insulting that they think we don't know. I mean, they ain't ever going to win any Oscars.
Here's a handy hint to Premier League footballers. If someone has just broken your ankle or cracked your kneecap, you do NOT roll over 6 times & start smacking the grass like a 2 year old having a tantrum - you lay stock still.
Ten Hag? His days are surely numbered. Once Brailsford & Co get their feet under the desk, he'll be down the road.
Sir Alex Ferguson’s Cheltenham Festival-winning horse empire Scotsman hailed his ‘greatest day in racing’ as his long wait to own a winner at the Festival ended
Sir Alex Ferguson (right), owner of Monmiral celebrates after winning the Pertemps Handicup Hurdle at Cheltenham CREDIT: Getty Images/David Fitzgerald
Sir Alex Ferguson enjoyed not one but two winners alongside co-owners John Hales at Cheltenham
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Ha, 100% correct. Nobody messed with Tommy Smith. Proper, old-fashioned centre forward. When he played, the opposition's centre-half knew he had a tough afternoon in prospect.
Tackles would be ferocious, & in those days, players did not feign injury or try to get the opponent sent off. They might give them a right-hander though...
Quick gag from his Wiki page, which would be part of the reason for so few England caps.
It has been reported that the England manager Alf Ramsey told him "I'll be watching you for the first 45 minutes and if you don't work harder I'll pull you off at half time," to which Marsh replied: "Crikey, Alf, at QPR all we get is an orange and a cup of tea."
Ha, I used to SO love Marshy, in fact I'd go to Loftus Road just to watch him. If my memory has not failed me, Terry Venables was in the QPR team at the same time I think?
As a youth, he played in the same team as "Chopper" Harris
When he went to the US, someone called him the "White Pele". To which he replied-"No. Pele is the Black Marsh."
Erik ten Hag tells Fulham to apologise to Bruno Fernandes after mocking him for trying to get the ref’s attention in a TikTok video.
The Man Utd manager has criticised Fulham’s actions as inappropriate and has requested an apology from for the way they decided to take the mick out of Bruno Fernandes via social media.
Additionally, ten Hag also decided to urge referees to provide Fernandes with greater protection, as he believes that opposing players deliberately target his captain and playmaker.
This week saw Fulham take to their official TikTok account, highlighting Fernandes’ alleged play-acting, following their remarkable 2-1 victory over United last weekend.
The video shows Fernandes falling to the ground towards the end of the game, with the score at 1-1, following a tackle from Fulham midfielder Sasa Lukic.
After his fall, Fernandes tried to get a reaction from the referee, waving his arm in an attempt to signal for a free-kick 25 yards away from the Fulham goal.
Despite his appeals ignored, Fernandes quickly gets up and requests the ball, indicating a swift recuperation from the challenge.
Fulham captioned the clip of Fernandes as “So glad he’s ok” with an eye-rolling emoji, and also set to comical music…
Ten Hag said the social media criticism of Fernandes was “pathetic” following his side’s win at Forest and said Fulham should issue a formal apology to him and United.
He said: “I didn’t know this, but if they did it, I would say it is not right. It is absolutely not right that a club makes such a statement, because it is totally out of order and wrong and they should apologise for this.
Well done Fulham, more of the same please.
Bruno's actions are indefensible.
Whereas Ten Hag is managing to plumb new depths...
Oh yes, all clubs have a Bruno, but that's all the more reason to stamp it out. "big name" players start it, the rest follow.
Feigning injury is such a big part of the game now. It's a little insulting that they think we don't know. I mean, they ain't ever going to win any Oscars.
Here's a handy hint to Premier League footballers. If someone has just broken your ankle or cracked your kneecap, you do NOT roll over 6 times & start smacking the grass like a 2 year old having a tantrum - you lay stock still.
Ten Hag? His days are surely numbered. Once Brailsford & Co get their feet under the desk, he'll be down the road.
Later on Ben White scores Arsenal's 10,000th goal.
At least next season there will actually be a League of sorts. Until it reverts to a Cup competition.
But still won't be much to do with "Champions". For example, this year's English teams, and when they were last actually Champions.
Man City 2023
Man Utd 2013
Arsenal 2004
Newcastle 1927.
1927!! That last 1 makes Aston Villa (1981) and even Spurs (1961) look recent...
Scotsman hailed his ‘greatest day in racing’ as his long wait to own a winner at the Festival ended
Sir Alex Ferguson (right), owner of Monmiral celebrates after winning the Pertemps Handicup Hurdle at Cheltenham CREDIT: Getty Images/David Fitzgerald
Sir Alex Ferguson enjoyed not one but two winners alongside co-owners John Hales at Cheltenham
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/racing/2024/03/14/alex-ferguson-cheltenham-festival-winning-horse-empire/
Footage shows Sir Alex Ferguson jumping with joy as he lands two Cheltenham winners in a row
Ferguson celebrated in style as Monmiral crossed the finishing line in first, alongside Allardyce
Fergie was over the moon as two of his horses landed victory
https://talksport.com/sport/racing/1789457/sir-alex-ferguson-horse-winner-odds-cheltenham-festival-monmiral/