Rival Watch

[Royal Ginger]

'Not one for the showboat reel. Derby sub Matek Vydra tries to 'do a Giroud' when Cyrus Christie swings in a cross from the right. There's not much bite in his scorpion kick though, completely missing the ball. He does, however, manage to whack Yohan Benalouane in the head. '

It's also nice to see £3m worth of Nick Blackman pottering around like he doesn't give a oxf*rd.

[Sutekh]

See Garry Monk being a "not at all" sore loser at Huddersfield

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htCFSA4BoNk&t=29s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QNw7vHgZjA

Both managers were sent off, Monk for the second time this season

The FA/FL really need to come down hard on this - and Monk particularly so as he has previous and there was just no need for his petulant and deliberate action. I also don't condone the stupidity of Wagner in doing what he did either.

Both clubs are also facing a charge of failing to control their players.

Being completely unbiased, my punishment would be to dock 20 points from both sides.

[Kuhl_Runnings]

See also Michael Hefele's brilliant post match interview:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqHhPoyDBhA

What a derby

[No Fixed Abode]

See Garry Monk being a "not at all" sore loser at Huddersfield

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htCFSA4BoNk&t=29s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QNw7vHgZjA

Both managers were sent off, Monk for the second time this season

The FA/FL really need to come down hard on this - and Monk particularly so as he has previous and there was just no need for his petulant and deliberate action. I also don't condone the stupidity of Wagner in doing what he did either.

Both clubs are also facing a charge of failing to control their players.

Being completely unbiased, my punishment would be to dock 20 points from both sides.

The FA surely can't punish Monk for his actions against Huddersfield if Klopp got off scot-free vs Chelsea. Wagner did lay hands on Monk though, so I'll assume he'll definitely get some sort of sanction.

[sandman]

Monk should get a fine for what he did but Wagner should get a hefty fine and the rest of the season in the stands for celebrating a goal in a derby. Disgraceful seeing people happy and celebrating goals.

[No Fixed Abode]

Monk should get a fine for what he did but Wagner should get a hefty fine and the rest of the season in the stands for celebrating a goal in a derby. Disgraceful seeing people happy and celebrating goals.

I have no issue with the celebration bit. It was putting his hands on Monk on the way back to the dugout. Yes, Monk petulantly stepped in Wagners path but Monk didn't raise any hands.

[genome]

The whole situation is a bit of a non-issue really. You want to see the passion shown by Wagner, and yes the fall-out was a bit petulant, but it was two rivals in a high-stakes game.

Disrespecting the officials like Klopp/Wenger is a different matter entirely.

[Hound]

Agree - last minute winner in a huge derby. That has to be taken into account

Both of them acted like a couple of muppets but it's in a different league to pushing an official or the Klopp shouty thing

That interview is comical - the interviewer's reaction particularly

[Half Biscuit]

Impressive stadium, impressive atmosphere. They're going places.

[Sutekh]

Impressive stadium, impressive atmosphere. They're going places.

Yes, only about 25 years after moving in.

[paultheroyal]

The whole situation is a bit of a non-issue really. You want to see the passion shown by Wagner, and yes the fall-out was a bit petulant, but it was two rivals in a high-stakes game.

Disrespecting the officials like Klopp/Wenger is a different matter entirely.

This....

Love some arty bargy...

Just not directed towards match officials.

[The Informant]

The whole situation is a bit of a non-issue really. You want to see the passion shown by Wagner, and yes the fall-out was a bit petulant, but it was two rivals in a high-stakes game.

Disrespecting the officials like Klopp/Wenger is a different matter entirely.

This....

Love some arty bargy...

Just not directed towards match officials.

And no aggression from the stands. Am i right Paul?

Family game and all that.

[genome]

Sheff Wed vs Birmingham tonight- Hoping the Zola revolution continues

[CountryRoyal]

Sheff Wed vs Birmingham tonight- Hoping the Zola revolution continues

Wednesday looked gash against Wigan and after their solid display against us it didn't surprise me to see Birmingham pick up their first win under Zola in the next game.

Expecting a close game, probs a draw. 1-1.

[Pepe the Horseman]

Winnal, Rhodes and Forestieri all start.

[Hound]

Be very surprised if Weds don't win to be honest

Here's hoping they don't of course

[CountryRoyal]

3-0 in the end but a harsh score line on Birmingham who hit the woodwork 3 times.

Wednesday weren't anything special but managed to kill the game off late on, something we've struggled with.

[Sutekh]

Winnal, Rhodes and Forestieri all start.

Just think, Reading's non panicky "try and play the ball to each other at inopportune moments" defence will have to face that lot next month.

[Hound]

Thought Weds were a little lucky but prob deserved the win. Brum a Strange team, looked very good and dreadful in equal quantities

[genome]

Today's fixtures to watch:

Brighton vs Burton Albion
Derby vs Bristol City
Leeds vs Cardiff
Norwich vs Nottingham Forest
QPR vs Huddersfield
Wolves vs Newcastle (5:30pm)