By Wengward Go To PostProve it.Should have had two penalties against Man City and Bravo sent off
Watford scored against United thanks to a bad foul on Martial
David Luiz should have been sent off in the first half vs Chelsea
Should have had a penalty against Burnley and Herrera gets sent off for accidentally slipping into a player
Should have had a penalty against Arsenal
Mata goal wrongfully disallowed against Crystal Palace & United should have a had a penalty from a handball
West Brom striker should have been sent off for slapping Rojo but gets away with it
Phantom penalty given to Hull then a clear penalty on Smalling not given
Niasse should have been sent off not once but twice but gets away with it
Zlatan goal wrongfully ruled out against Middlesborough
Three Bournemouth players should have been sent off but only one was
Goal wrongfully disallowed vs Everton plus Gueye & Robles should have been sent off for second yellow cards
Wanyama should have been sent off for two yellow cards
Penalty given to Southampton when the handball was outside the area
Manchester United have the joint highest amount of injuries:
http://www.physioroom.com/news/english_premier_league/epl_injury_table.php
It's a fact that since the Chelsea game United have fielded a weaken side to win the Europa Cup.
By Xpike Go To Postno one said they are better players individuallyJust because a team wins doesn't mean they deserved to win or played better, it just means they won.
but as a squad they are better simply because, in a period of a year, they have won more matches in the sport they play
By Grizzled Cola Go To PostI can certainly see your point but, lets use Arsenal as an example, regarded as playing the best football in the league consistently for years, won next to nothing, in isolated instances in those years any Arsenal fan could write this post and it would be legitimate because, in an isolated season, 4th, playing good football, coming close but just not there is fine. Now if Arsenal had done a 4th, 3rd, 2nd and then become champions then that progression would be entirely understandable and, say if in those 4 years United remained outside the top 4 and had 4 trophies, none of which leagues of CL, then Arsenals achievement with 1 league would be better to me, than Uniteds. The same can be said of Spurs, last year third, this year 2nd, clear improvement, but if next year its 2nd, the year after its 2nd, then people ask questions and those 3 prior years are a bit for naught. In comparison, United have had a few bad years, and we all agree have regressed but this year we win, potentially, 2 trophies, one of which is a EL trophy, and those are now in the cabinet and, regardless of what happens, there as tangible moments, achievements.
So if Liverpool next year and the year after improve immensely I can certainly come back to this point and say, hmm, Liverpool really did improve and their progress dwarfed our two trophies because they moved on, we didnt, we scarped a couple.
However because we dont know what happens in the future, in this particular instance, I would argue that IF, big IF, United won the EL and the league cup, this has been a better season for them.
Indeed improvement is more than just a one season ordeal. It's all contextual—for Arsenal this season could be seen as a disaster. If Liverpool lose to Boro and Arsenal beat Everton, then it'll have been status quo, top 4, same old Arsenal: pretty football, some lovely goals, a soft underbelly and some shocking capitulations, and a top 4 finish. I think we've seen this year that more than anything Arsenal fans are sick of the monotony of this repetitive pattern, so for them top 4 wouldn't even be anything to cry over, it's been a disappointing season regardless.
Spurs though have had a great year. Young exciting players, a manager and squad who twice have delivered a push for a title challenge, attractive football, not worried about losing their best players. Trophiless, but still exceptional.
By Wengward Go To PostEspecially when we were told this team would finish 2nd at worst.Jose's own words this season was they were aiming for the title, not top four.
“I want to be champion,” said Mourinho on United’s tour of China. “A big evolution in the team, without being champion as somebody else was very strong, would not be a disappointment. But to say before the season starts that the top four is the target? The top four is not the target. We want to play to be champions.”
Fascinated who else we would get, we would be a bit of a poisoned chalice at this point "You can come, you have the highest budget to spend, can buy mostly whoever you want, good luck getting 4th"
By Hitch Go To PostIs it fair to say Messi has been let down by his club and teammates this season?
Welcome to the life of Totti
By Grizzled Cola Go To PostOdd are you the fellow that went to Korea to teach?I've done Korea and am currently in Japan
By Oddinho Go To PostI've done Korea and am currently in JapanCan we talk some time about your experience? I am considering teaching in Korea
By Grizzled Cola Go To PostCan we talk some time about your experience? I am considering teaching in Korea
Sure I'm an open book. Ask me anything. Can't promise it'll all be positive but I can say I absolutely recommend you follow through on that consideration, especially if you've never lived abroad. You'll grow a lot.
By Grizzled Cola Go To PostCan we talk some time about your experience? I am considering teaching in Koreado you know korean
By Grizzled Cola Go To PostCan we talk some time about your experience? I am considering teaching in Korea
I am hurt Cola.
By Perfect Blue Go To PostMan, Mourinho has completely done a number on some United fans to have them believe giving up on the league is acceptable. It's nothing other than an abject failure to not finish in the top four, especially since they were VERY close not even two weeks ago.Meh, I just refused to be angry, that's all.
City and United have the two best squads in the league. Pundits and fans mostly agreed on that at the start of the season.
I hate Chelsea fans on Twitter btw. They really have it in for some players like Cahill and Willian. Wasn't that long ago when Van Aanholt was supposed to be better than Alonso either.
I hate Chelsea fans on Twitter btw. They really have it in for some players like Cahill and Willian. Wasn't that long ago when Van Aanholt was supposed to be better than Alonso either.
By Shanks D Zoro Go To PostI am hurt Cola.I would like to talk to all who have done it, you included, I will message you both tomorrow when I wake up.
By Xpike Go To Postdo you know korean
No, I was actually advised years ago by someone who did it not to make it known that you knew Korean because you would often be asked to do duties you are not prepared for, or extra activities outside of pay, people would make assumptions about your capability.
Prey is gud
Think the question of success just becomes a clusterfuck because of Man Utd's strange expectations. Ferguson's shadow still looms hugely over everything expected from the club, even though they were shit under Moyes and LvG. I can see why some people expected nothing less than a title challenge in August, and I can see why others would have considered it a decent enough season for them to finish 6th, but win two cups and get into the CL anyway.
Its a real shame that they've had such an easy run in the EL. Season would be an unmitigated failure otherwise :(
Think the question of success just becomes a clusterfuck because of Man Utd's strange expectations. Ferguson's shadow still looms hugely over everything expected from the club, even though they were shit under Moyes and LvG. I can see why some people expected nothing less than a title challenge in August, and I can see why others would have considered it a decent enough season for them to finish 6th, but win two cups and get into the CL anyway.
Its a real shame that they've had such an easy run in the EL. Season would be an unmitigated failure otherwise :(
By Grizzled Cola Go To PostNo, I was actually advised years ago by someone who did it not to make it known that you knew Korean because you would often be asked to do duties you are not prepared for, or extra activities outside of pay, people would make assumptions about your capability.this does not mean you not to know it, cola
By Grizzled Cola Go To PostI would like to talk to all who have done it, you included, I will message you both tomorrow when I wake up.
No, I was actually advised years ago by someone who did it not to make it known that you knew Korean because you would often be asked to do duties you are not prepared for, or extra activities outside of pay, people would make assumptions about your capability.
Yeah, hit me up with any questions and if you want help looking for a job.
Nobody is gonna ask you to do anything extra unless you are 100% fluent in Korean. Even that it is only likely to be talking to the parents.
By Shanks D Zoro Go To PostYeah, hit me up with any questions and if you want help looking for a job.What Qualifications did you have before you went? How hard was it to find a job with said quals
Nobody is gonna ask you to do anything extra unless you are 100% fluent in Korean. Even that it is only likely to be talking to the parents.
Too much is made of hiding your language ability when you come over. If you're part Korean and can speak the language, Cola, you're eligible for other jobs aside from being the standard teacher, however you can be a normal teacher as well (which I think is better, pay-wise).
I have no Korean in me and cant speak a lick, that being said I will learn as much as I can before I come
I am white
I am white
I once said 'sure sure', but more like shh shh, and my Chinese friend thought I was talking mandarin which I think is yes yes. One of the silliest scenes ever. Dude is smart too.
By Grizzled Cola Go To PostI have no Korean in me and cant speak a lick, that being said I will learn as much as I can before I come
I am white
White American, Canadian, Australian or British are the most sought after in terms of hiring. Hagwons (where the most jobs are available) are businesses and the face of their teachers is a form of marketing.
My school had no qualms about their qualifications list which included being white, coming from a school with a reputable name (Harvard, Yale, Oxford/Cambridge), being straight, good looking (must submit picture including full torso). They even specifically said "non-black" (my outgoing black coworkers loved seeing that one). This isn't a universal problem, and it has its beneficiaries.
By everthustodeadbeats Go To PostI once said 'sure sure', but more like shh shh, and my Chinese friend thought I was talking mandarin which I think is yes yes. One of the silliest scenes ever. Dude is smart too.
Xie xie maybe? Means "thanks" and sounds a bit like "shay shay"
By Oddinho Go To PostWhite American, Canadian, Australian or British are the most sought after in terms of hiring. Hagwons (where the most jobs are available) are businesses and the face of their teachers is a form of marketing.White, English, pretty standard/plain, 6ft, law degree but not from Oxbridge just a normal uni, ive been reading about around tefl courses, Celta and the like, its hard to know what is and isnt required.
My school had no qualms about their qualifications list which included being white, coming from a school with a reputable name (Harvard, Yale, Oxford/Cambridge), being straight, good looking (must submit picture including full torso). This isn't a universal problem, and it has its beneficiaries.:
By Grizzled Cola Go To PostWhite, English, pretty standard/plain, 6ft, law degree but not from Oxbridge just a normal uni, ive been reading about around tefl courses, Celta and the like, its hard to know what is and isnt required.
You don't need a TEFL or Celta in 9 out of 10 cases. It will look good on your CV but the single qualification they care most about is that you're a native speaker of English.
By Oddinho Go To PostYou don't need a TEFL or Celta in 9 out of 10 cases. It will look good on your CV but the single qualification they care most about is that you're a native speaker of English.My vocabulary is my greatest asset
I am native
In Korea they care about the Toefl, in Japan the Toeic and Eiken are used for domestic purposes, both countries use the Ielts to some extent as well. I personally think the Ielts is the most accurate test in determining your ability but what can ya do, they both have their set way of doing stuff.
In public schools in Japan you don't have to prove you're native. I have colleagues from the Ukraine, Nigeria, Philippines, Brazil. The interview would be enough though I think there are certain countries that have smoother routes into Japan due to bilateral visa agreements and such. Having an Australian or Canadian passport is—I think—the most advantageous.
In public schools in Japan you don't have to prove you're native. I have colleagues from the Ukraine, Nigeria, Philippines, Brazil. The interview would be enough though I think there are certain countries that have smoother routes into Japan due to bilateral visa agreements and such. Having an Australian or Canadian passport is—I think—the most advantageous.
By Xpike Go To Posti would need to take the toeic or similar exam to show i am at native speaker right odd
In Korea no, you can't get a sponsored visa unless you have a passport from an English speaking country.
So baring in mind I have a degree (I read that was important, not sure), native, white, English, I do not need the toefl? Or would I be better doing it? What would be my steps from here?
By Grizzled Cola Go To PostSo baring in mind I have a degree (I read that was important, not sure), native, white, English, I do not need the toefl? Or would I be better doing it? What would be my steps from here?
The Toefl is a test for foreigners who want to study at American universities. You are already qualified, Cola. If you want a TEFL, TOESL or other certificate to increase your chances of getting hired or just to learn how to be a good teacher, thste up to you but it's not needed and in most cases won't translate into negotiating power for a contract either. I have a TEFL, which may one day prove useful if I ever want to teach in the USA to foreign students but it's not mattered once for me in Japan or Korea.
They hire suspiciously inept people with remarkable frequency. Qualifications like those above are overkill.
You need a degree to be issued a valid work visa, schools don't actually need you to have it. You could potentially work as a teacher if you got a visa through marriage or whatever other means without having a degree. I think.
My post about coming from a reputable university, being white etc. above was to demonstrate that schools are businesses and students are customers. Not saying it's hard to find a job if you aren't white since not every school is run by maniacal demons like mine was, though it does help if you are, that is an undeniable privilege.
I wouldn't really know where to even start gathering information for this odd, it's been a great help
By Oddinho Go To PostMy post about coming from a reputable university, being white etc. above was to demonstrate that schools are businesses and students are customers. Not saying it's hard to find a job if you aren't white since not every school is run by maniacal demons like mine was, though it does help if you are, that is an undeniable privilege.Is there a good place to assess my options, information on the processes ahead?
Basically how do I go from where I am now to there?
Yeah feel free to hit me up with any questions you have. Shanks too but obviously our expertise are in different countries.
What country you from again, Xpike?
What country you from again, Xpike?
By Grizzled Cola Go To PostIs there a good place to assess my options, information on the processes ahead?
Basically how do I go from where I am now to there?
Depends. In Korea, many jobs come from recruiters who make a commission finding teachers for various schools, public and private. They work pretty hard at finding you a job, they'll give you a pre interview, check on you in various stages etc until they find something you're happy with.
People complain that getting a job through one of these recruiters reduces your salary. I'm not sure how true that is, though it wouldn't surprise me if it's accurate given that they protect the contact information about the school from you until you're hired to stop you from negotiating without their help. I used a recruiter that I can't remember the name of (it was like 10 years ago at this point), they really surprised me with how helpful they were. They do pretty much all the work for you.
For Japan, talk to me about more specifics and I can guidebook you in the right direction. You're much more on your own here.
By Xpike Go To PostCosta rica
Here's the big one: do you have documented education in an English speaking school for 12 or more years?
If so, you're golden. If not, it'll be trickier. As for your passport, Costa Rican isn't one of the big 7 (US UK Canada Australia South Africa New Zealand one more I forgot) but Costa Rican people are allowed visa free travel to Japan sonthst shouldn't impede you. If you're 100% serious and would be interested in public schools in the Kanagawa area (I live in Yokohama, about 12 minutes by train to Shibuya, western Tokyo) I can get in touch with someone in the branch office about getting you an interview. Otherwise I'll do my best to answer your questions
I've been in bilingual schools my entire life so about 11 school years + 3 in college for English education, dunno if that helps.
I'm focusing right now on getting my degree but it's definitely a possibility for the near future, I'll keep it in mind Odd
I'm focusing right now on getting my degree but it's definitely a possibility for the near future, I'll keep it in mind Odd
Thank you for the information, I shall liaise with shanks and come up with a plan to go forward, perhaps we can get me there by years end.
By Oddinho Go To PostXie xie maybe? Means "thanks" and sounds a bit like "shay shay"It could have been that. I just know it shook him. We're still friends and it's just a fun story. His English is excellent. He was just shocked at my comic pronunciation. It was like I took a smart pill or two. Not even close. I'm one of the dumbest guys in IT and I recognize it.
Was amazed at Costa Rica's bilingual requirements. I think it is set up for the tourism. Went there for our honeymoon and didn't need to try most of my broken Spanish. Only had to at a few really remote locations. It's one of the smartest countries in Latin America , the people are more educated than the United States, and I quickly gained a massive respect for everyone I spoke with. So friendly and so brilliant. Reminded me of a trip to Ireland. A story for me for Ireland (I'm Irish descent) was a bartenderess walking us to a castle a near mile for a concert. The same spirit is in the Costa Ricans. My cousin lives there, and she's married with two beautiful children. You get the profit of two beautiful coasts, which are completely different, you have rain forest, and you have amazing ziplining near a massive volcano. I couldn't get enough. The wife didn't like the rough water on the Pacific coast, but that's what I like. Bring on the rough waves.
Kinda excited for the Destiny 2 reveal today even though I never played the first (apart from the demo on PS4 which was janky shite).