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Peter Drury... "zirkzeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!"

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Peter Drury has given me a headache in less than 26 minutes. Continually screaming and yelling of player names has damaged my head.

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Atmosphere at Anfield is so poor and I'm getting a bit sick of the diving too

Gary @garyhooks.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

It's one of the most ridiculous and pathetic things the #ReadingFC fans do. Every game. It's even worse when - like yesterday - they were complaining about the time delays and we were trying to desperately win the game.

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Why does Alan Shearer do that stupid weird voice? He's an appalling commentator

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Gary @garyhooks.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Agree, he does that weird voice too when commentating. Like he's emphasising things too much. He should stick to the studio as I really find him difficult to listen to.

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Gary @garyhooks.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Alan Shearer is a fucking abysmal commentator.

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Gary @garyhooks.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Is anyone else sick of ITV and their shit picture quality? It's so blurry and soft. It almost looks like SD quality. It's particularly annoying during sporting events.

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Gary @garyhooks.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

It's also more disgusting as it's not fully spitting. It's rolling blobs of saliva onto the tip of his tongue numerous times and then sometimes spitting it out. It's disgusting

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Simon Hattenstone @shattenstone.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

You want to understand the genius of Pep Guardiola (and its recent unravelling)? It's all in the spit. After years of studying Pep gob, I finally get to write about it www.theguardian.com/football/202...

theguardian.com

Great expectorations: to understand Manchester City study Guardiola’s mouth

Yes, in the manager’s spit we can begin to grasp his quest for perfection and the champions’ recent unravelling

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Gary @garyhooks.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

I really really wish the camera would avoid Pep during games. It's vile to see him do this continually

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Gary @garyhooks.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

I'm interested, that's how football works. You see other teams and players, you hear fan reactions or club issues. It would be pretty boring if every fan was NOT bothered about anyone but their own team I've listened and I know what you mean, he has made jokes but often seems so cagey

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Gary @garyhooks.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Surely Spurs fans want Ange out now? Not just due to results, but everything about the man is bitter, negative, full of attitude and passive aggression. Everytime I hear or see the guy on TV he just sounds devoid of any humour or spirit. #thfc #coys

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Gary @garyhooks.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

To be fair, it's balanced out by Trossards play acting. He's not alone, but he's certainly stood out in that regard.

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Gary @garyhooks.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Agree... I'm sick of it, even wins are encapsulated by a feeling of weariness and exhaustion. It feels fruitless as we know there will be more player sales, more HMRC issues, likely point deductions and more failed takeovers. I'm likely to not renew my ST next year. I'm sick of it now. #readingfc

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Gary @garyhooks.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Observations: Good game, especially compared to Stockport. It flowed well. #Readingfc look lightweight without the same physicality as Bolton and most other teams. Unsurprisingly. Impressed with Wareham, Dean and Craig. Bolton have travelled in good numbers and made some good noise.

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One last thing, the arsenal decision was based on a human review. I don't agree with it. But some do including the on-field ref and var. it's an issue of subjectivity. One persons view. We keep trying to make football a scientific exercise but you can't. It's down to humans and mistakes happen.

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Yea they definitely are, of course. But the game has to mature beyond the cheating and deception. I refer to trying to continually deceive the refs and win decisions they know aren't right. Integrity of the game is lost. The premier league seems way worse than the championship and lower leagues

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Especially as they spend large portions of the games trying to deceive the refs. Winning fouls that aren't there, feigning injury, claiming a throw-in when they know full well it's not their ball. The managers and coaching staff are as bad. The issue runs deeply through the game.

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Gary @garyhooks.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

I agree but why do clubs and fans NEVER speak out when their team benefits from a mistake? When did you last hear a manager say "The ref got that decision completely wrong, their player should not be been sent off" Until then it just comes across as childish whining by clubs.

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I'm not a fan of this commentator on the crystal palace game. Either of them actually.

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Gary @garyhooks.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Just saw the Arsenal red card. Absolutely ridiculous decision. I've no idea how that's justified and what exactly VAR is there for if not to provide professional advice like "you may wish to reconsider as I think you've made a mistake". There's about 100 camera angles, use them.

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Gary @garyhooks.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

There is more atmosphere in a funeral home than this Man City stadium. It's absolutely dire and very difficult to enjoy. #mciche #cfc #mcfc #chelsea

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Gary @garyhooks.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

So many judgemental individuals on one thread. None of you are better than anyone else, despite what you may feel. Get off your high horse.

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Gary @garyhooks.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

I react just like this in work whenever I'm asked to do anything. Anyway, gotta go as HR want to see me today about something.

A Funny Old Game @sidlambert.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

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Jaap Stam didn’t muck about.

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Gary @garyhooks.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

I know what you mean. I had fond memories of him and always kept an eye on him if Sheffield United was on TV or something. I thought he parted with Reading on good terms, no hard feelings from anyone.

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That "Hey Jude" song is way way over used

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Yarp! That's exactly what happens I think. Bit like the professional autograph hunters.

It appears entitled and desperate to me, begging behaviour 🤮

Ange is getting sacked after this

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I look forward to this image being just next to one in the future, of him in handcuffs being arrested.

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They need identifying and banned. Anyone with a "can I have your shirt" sign should be immediately removed.

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Absolutely agree. No control and no authority

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Norwood winding up the home fans - was particularly disappointed in that. I usually defend refs as they have a hard job and often are unfairly criticised. But today, he was appalling. Fed up of slow goal keeps and corners. Not a good day overall!

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Stockport the better team, #Readingfc really poor. I think the worst I've seen all season. Absolutely no issue losing, however: Stockport's behaviour was hard to tolerate. The constant shirt pulling and fouls. The physio refusing to walk off the short way. ...

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😂 back THESE boys, and make SOME NOISE! inspiring 🙃

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