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Title: Niall mason
Post by: dickos1 on May 16, 2026, 03:43:05 pm
Going to the World Cup with Qatar
Title: Re: Niall mason
Post by: ChrisBx on May 16, 2026, 04:59:58 pm
Only recently come off the sex offender's register. People from other professions would be worried about being allowed into the US.
Title: Re: Niall mason
Post by: drfchound on May 16, 2026, 06:37:49 pm
Good player though.
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Post by: selby on May 16, 2026, 10:18:54 pm
When we looked loke winning the division Hound he gave one of the worst individual performances I have seen a Rovers player give at Colchester
Title: Re: Niall mason
Post by: drfchound on May 16, 2026, 11:44:39 pm
When we looked loke winning the division Hound he gave one of the worst individual performances I have seen a Rovers player give at Colchester

Agreed but he wasn’t the only one to have a bad day in that match was he.
Title: Re: Niall mason
Post by: scawsby steve on May 17, 2026, 09:03:48 pm
When we drew 1-1 at Barnsley in 2018, he had to revert to CB because of injuries.

He put Kieffer Moore in his pocket that day.
Title: Re: Niall mason
Post by: selby on May 18, 2026, 01:48:06 pm
  Another who couldn't tackle and flattered when he had time on the ball, and struggled when rushed, which other teams soon saw as who and in what area to attack.
Title: Re: Niall mason
Post by: TonySoprano on May 19, 2026, 11:15:44 am
No italy, Denmark or Poland but Qatar have qualified.

Joke
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Post by: chrisd_123 on May 19, 2026, 11:30:41 am
No italy, Denmark or Poland but Qatar have qualified.

Joke

How's that? Italy haven't qualified for a World Cup since 2014. Not won a knock out game since 2006. Why's there this theory that they deserve to be there?
Title: Re: Niall mason
Post by: IDM on May 19, 2026, 11:33:35 am
No italy, Denmark or Poland but Qatar have qualified.

Joke

Explain why you think that is a joke.?  There’s plenty of places for European teams so if certain ones weren’t good enough to qualify, that’s just tough shit.
Title: Re: Niall mason
Post by: TonySoprano on May 19, 2026, 11:48:24 am
Theres a fundamental flaw in the qualification process if Qatar can qualify but italy cant.

Making it open to more teams is pointless if footballing backwaters can qualify, but traditional football powerhouses cant.
Title: Re: Niall mason
Post by: IDM on May 19, 2026, 11:54:09 am
At the start of the qualification process, Italy had a very fair chance of qualifying.  That they didn’t is their fault for not being good enough, simples.

By “footballing backwaters”, you mean non European and non South American?

The tournament is called the WORLD Cup, note the emphasis on the word WORLD.

If you don’t like that, tough.
Title: Re: Niall mason
Post by: TonySoprano on May 19, 2026, 11:57:33 am
Italy are currently ranked 12th in the fifa rankings, and Qatar are 55th.

Like I said, its a joke
Title: Re: Niall mason
Post by: Metalmicky on May 19, 2026, 12:06:01 pm
Italy are currently ranked 12th in the fifa rankings, and Qatar are 55th.

Like I said, its a joke

Not as much as your argument is. 

Perhaps they should style it like the Eurovision Song Contest, where nations can buy their way in...?
Title: Re: Niall mason
Post by: IDM on May 19, 2026, 12:14:41 pm
Italy are currently ranked 12th in the fifa rankings, and Qatar are 55th.

Like I said, its a joke

So what.?

Italy lost to Bosnia Herzegovenia in the play offs, with BH ranked 65th.  You saying that’s not a fair result.?

You don’t qualify for a 48 team World Cup just by being ranked in the top 48.

The only joke here, is you.
Title: Re: Niall mason
Post by: Chris Black come back on May 19, 2026, 12:18:16 pm
UEFA has more slots than any other region, and considerably more. Their 16 slots out of the 48 finalists means 1 in every 3 sides is European.
Title: Re: Niall mason
Post by: TonySoprano on May 19, 2026, 12:24:01 pm
Italy are currently ranked 12th in the fifa rankings, and Qatar are 55th.

Like I said, its a joke

So what.?

Italy lost to Bosnia Herzegovenia in the play offs, with BH ranked 65th.  You saying that’s not a fair result.?

You don’t qualify for a 48 team World Cup just by being ranked in the top 48.

The only joke here, is you.

It weakens the tournament massively by allowing in backwaters like Qatar.

They should have the chance absolutely, but it should be less than 48 teams, and only the best qualify.

You should try to calm down and relax, some people may start to like you in your life.
Title: Re: Niall mason
Post by: IDM on May 19, 2026, 12:51:04 pm
Keep on digging, with that jcb of yours.

Why is Qatar a backwater.?  Ranked 10 places above Bosnia, but hey, that’s ok they qualified because they’re European.
Title: Re: Niall mason
Post by: TonySoprano on May 19, 2026, 12:57:34 pm
Keep on digging, with that jcb of yours.

Why is Qatar a backwater.?  Ranked 10 places above Bosnia, but hey, that’s ok they qualified because they’re European.

Oh dear, I can feel your blood pressure rising.
Try some breathing exercises.
Title: Re: Niall mason
Post by: IDM on May 19, 2026, 01:05:44 pm
No you can’t, I’m perfectly calm pointing out the obvious flaws in your arguments.

You’re a WUM, plain to see, but I ain’t getting wound up. 

I asked you a perfectly simple question which you ignored.
Title: Re: Niall mason
Post by: drfcsteve on May 19, 2026, 01:08:54 pm
Italy are currently ranked 12th in the fifa rankings, and Qatar are 55th.

Like I said, its a joke

Not as much as your argument is. 

Perhaps they should style it like the Eurovision Song Contest, where nations can buy their way in...?

I think Qatar and Saudi Arabia very much bought their way to hosting. Worth it though for them if it distracts football fans from them chopping people’s heads off.
Title: Re: Niall mason
Post by: TonySoprano on May 19, 2026, 01:54:06 pm
No you can’t, I’m perfectly calm pointing out the obvious flaws in your arguments.

You’re a WUM, plain to see, but I ain’t getting wound up. 

I asked you a perfectly simple question which you ignored.

If your asking why qatar are a footballing backwater, then you have no argument, and for the sake of your health, ill leave it there with you.
Title: Re: Niall mason
Post by: IDM on May 19, 2026, 02:03:00 pm
No, I’m asking why you think that.  It’s a simple grasp of English.  Qatar are ranked 55th, Bosnia 65th.  Are they a backwater too?
Title: Re: Niall mason
Post by: Rupee92ONLY on May 19, 2026, 02:07:13 pm
Qatar World Cup was one of the most enjoyable and having heard from some I know who went, I really wish I had have done. I qualified with my caps for a fair few too.
Title: Re: Niall mason
Post by: Branton Red on May 19, 2026, 03:17:20 pm
UEFA has more slots than any other region, and considerably more. Their 16 slots out of the 48 finalists means 1 in every 3 sides is European.

But according to the FIFA world rankings 25 of the best 48 teams in the world are European.

In terms of quality Europe is under-represented in the number of qualifying spots given.

1 in 2 sides would have to be European for the highest quality tournament possible.

In depends on what you want. The highest quality competition possible or a more internationally representative competition.
Title: Re: Niall mason
Post by: Draytonian III on May 19, 2026, 06:08:30 pm
Theres a fundamental flaw in the qualification process if Qatar can qualify but italy cant.

Making it open to more teams is pointless if footballing backwaters can qualify, but traditional football powerhouses cant.


So what is a “ footballing backwater “ and don’t forget to give valid reason.
Title: Re: Niall mason
Post by: IDM on May 20, 2026, 07:45:54 am
He won’t answer - he never does - just deflects.  Typical of an internet troll.

I have my own theories why he would label certain countries as “backwaters” based upon his posting history across the forum, but I’ll keep that to myself for now.
Title: Re: Niall mason
Post by: TonySoprano on May 20, 2026, 08:44:02 am
He won’t answer - he never does - just deflects.  Typical of an internet troll.

I have my own theories why he would label certain countries as “backwaters” based upon his posting history across the forum, but I’ll keep that to myself for now.

Internet troll eh ?
Let's meet up then, and we'll continue this debate in person.
Doubt you will though, you prefer to hide behind your keyboard.
Title: Re: Niall mason
Post by: IDM on May 20, 2026, 08:54:54 am
Ok so now it’s veiled threats.  Don’t claim it’s not because everyone can read between the lines.

Regardless of that you still haven’t backed up your statement without a reasoned argument.  I doubt  you have the ability to reason.

Title: Re: Niall mason
Post by: vaya on May 20, 2026, 08:56:47 am
He won’t answer - he never does - just deflects.  Typical of an internet troll.

I have my own theories why he would label certain countries as “backwaters” based upon his posting history across the forum, but I’ll keep that to myself for now.

Internet troll eh ?
Let's meet up then, and we'll continue this debate in person.
Doubt you will though, you prefer to hide behind your keyboard.

Isn't it about time you stopped cosplaying 'edgy football ultra' on internet forums now? You're a grown adult.
Title: Re: Niall mason
Post by: TonySoprano on May 20, 2026, 08:58:14 am
Ok so now it’s veiled threats.  Don’t claim it’s not because everyone can read between the lines.

Regardless of that you still haven’t backed up your statement without a reasoned argument.  I doubt  you have the ability to reason.

Look, youve attacked me quite aggressively for reasons known only to yourself. Im giving you the opportunity to continue this debate in person so you dont continue derailing this thread.
Title: Re: Niall mason
Post by: TonySoprano on May 20, 2026, 08:59:43 am
He won’t answer - he never does - just deflects.  Typical of an internet troll.

I have my own theories why he would label certain countries as “backwaters” based upon his posting history across the forum, but I’ll keep that to myself for now.

Internet troll eh ?
Let's meet up then, and we'll continue this debate in person.
Doubt you will though, you prefer to hide behind your keyboard.

Isn't it about time you stopped cosplaying 'edgy football ultra' on internet forums now? You're a grown adult.

Oh here he is, right on cue, someone else who hides behind his keyboard.
Title: Re: Niall mason
Post by: vaya on May 20, 2026, 09:06:02 am
He won’t answer - he never does - just deflects.  Typical of an internet troll.

I have my own theories why he would label certain countries as “backwaters” based upon his posting history across the forum, but I’ll keep that to myself for now.

Internet troll eh ?
Let's meet up then, and we'll continue this debate in person.
Doubt you will though, you prefer to hide behind your keyboard.

Isn't it about time you stopped cosplaying 'edgy football ultra' on internet forums now? You're a grown adult.

Oh here he is, right on cue, someone else who hides behind his keyboard.

Every thread you get involved in goes the same way:

Make something up off the top of your head to get a reaction

Get annoyed because people tell you you've just made something up

Start offering to meet people on person for a 'chat', which they won't as they don't take you seriously.

Rinse and repeat.
Title: Re: Niall mason
Post by: ChrisBx on May 20, 2026, 10:27:54 am
He won’t answer - he never does - just deflects.  Typical of an internet troll.

I have my own theories why he would label certain countries as “backwaters” based upon his posting history across the forum, but I’ll keep that to myself for now.

Internet troll eh ?
Let's meet up then, and we'll continue this debate in person.
Doubt you will though, you prefer to hide behind your keyboard.

f**k me, grow up.