Featured: That was the week that was (May 19-25 2020)

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Tuesday May 19:

Last week I mentioned how my Boy Troy was against footy coming back. Initially I lumped him in with the rest of the relegation threatened clubs just out for their own self interest. That disappointed me as he’s better than that. There’s a lot to like about Deeney I think. It was only today when I read about his reasons for not wanting to play that I think he’s probably right. His kid is in a high risk group and he isn’t prepared to put him in danger. I wouldn’t either if I were him. 

 

He also said that he doesn’t care if he doesn’t get paid, his only concern is his son. What are his options here? Just going back and playing would be crazy, unless he is prepared to then completely stay away from his son. Training is fine, he can stay completely safe at the training ground where precautions are being taken, but when it comes to being a contact sport again, how can he be completely sure he won’t be infected. Short of being tested before and after every session / game I don’t think he can. 

 

Even then I’m not sure how effective it is because how does this even work? I mean, if you pick up the virus and get tested five minutes later, does it even register that quick? If Deeney doesn’t want to play then unlike most he’s actually got a valid reason for it and I respect that.

 

There will be others in this position too, but it’s only really valid if they live with the at risk person, otherwise they need to just do what the rest of us have been doing and stay away from parents, grandparents, the vulnerable etc until it’s safe to see them.

 

Well, most of us have been doing that. Callum Hudson-Odoi was pictured going to his brother’s house last week, which is against the rules as we all know. I sort of understand where he’s coming from though, because he’s had the virus and is now clear of it, so he feels like he doesn’t need to lockdown. I’m in the same position but I’m still following all the guidelines anyway.

 

Still, going to his brother’s wasn’t the worst crime in the world. Inviting a bird he met online round to his gaff on the other hand, well that’s not good is it? Especially when she ended up phoning the police at 4am claiming he raped her. Fucking hell. Some of these footy players have really lived up to the stereotype in this lockdown haven’t they? Grealish, Walker, Keane, now this. 

 

 

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[Paul]

“I'd probably go for Bobby as we're similar types of players”!!! Ha, ha, ha!!! Good one, stroller lad. 

[alles ist gut]

Top, top lockdown haircut analysis there, Dave.

[suzy]

13 hours ago, Paul said:

“I'd probably go for Bobby as we're similar types of players”!!! Ha, ha, ha!!! Good one, stroller lad. 

I was going to say that!!

[suzy]

Oh and how different does Bobby look? Nearly didn’t recognise him although that picture is very tiny on my phone!

[dave u]

You both left me with no choice but to neg. 

[Jarvinja Ilnow]

1 hour ago, dave u said:

You both left me with no choice but to neg. 

Repped - both of you are hairstyle mavericks.

[KMD7]

Can't see Dave pulling off a Bobby perm though?