WJMorris3 Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 LONDON - Reading mascot Kingsley -- a giant lion who wears the club's blue and white hooped shirt -- was sent off by the referee in their Premier League match against Newcastle United on Monday because he was confusing him."I can see where the referee was getting confused, you know he does look like so many of my players," manager Steve Coppell told Sky Sports with a grin.The mascot's dismissal from the side of the pitch before halftime did not appear to hurt the team's luck as they still won 1-0.It was unclear whether he would miss the next match through suspension.So I must ask... does THIS look like a soccer player to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedleyLamarr Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 I was wondering what became of Carlos Valderrama.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred T. Jane Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 He should be thrown in prison for 15 years for such a heinous offence... [Croatia National Team Manager Slavan] Bilic then went on to explain how Croatia's success can partially be put down to his progressive man-management techniques. "Sometimes I lie in the bed with my players. I go to the room of Vedran Corluka and Luka Modric when I see they have a problem and I lie in bed with them and we talk for 10 minutes." Maybe Capello could try getting through to his players this way too? Although how far he'd get with Joe Cole jumping up and down on the mattress and Rooney demanding to be read his favourite page from The Very Hungry Caterpillar is open to question. --The Guardian's Fiver, 08 September 2008 Attention: In order to obtain maximum enjoyment from your stay at the CCSLC, the reader is advised that the above post may contain large amounts of sarcasm, dry humour, or statements which should not be taken in any true sort of seriousness. As a result, the above poster absolves himself of any and all blame in the event that a forum user responds to the aforementioned post without taking the previous notice into account. Thank you for your cooperation, and enjoy your stay at the CCSLC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalieboy82 Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 that not right. he shouldn't have gotten the red card. so long and thanks for all the fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 So I must ask... does THIS look like a soccer player to you? Sure, Toronto FC could sure use him.... I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAsterisk Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Second perhaps only to Sheffield Wednesday's owls:http://youtube.com/watch?v=4sAppy2q0JY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyandlux Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 I think the red card is a little much, but thats why when players warm up they where a bib, if a ref looks quickly, I dont care if its a giant turd in a blue shirt, it could cause him to make a miss call. Also, mascot in the premiership!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 I think the red card is a little much, but thats why when players warm up they where a bib, if a ref looks quickly, I dont care if its a giant turd in a blue shirt, it could cause him to make a miss call. Also, mascot in the premiership!?!Actually, there is a "Mascot Steeplechase" in GB. It has gotten larget every year. Kingsley may have participated in it. Even Sir Purr did not get ejected in 1996 for his behavior."In the second quarter of an 18-14 Steelers loss Sunday, Carolina punted into the end zone and the black hair ball known as Panthers mascot Sir Purr pounced on the ball before the play was blown dead. Penalty flags flew - mascot interference? - but were picked up and the properly chastised Sir Purr was not seen again until well into the third quarter. Steelers coach Bill Cowher was caught on the sidelines laughing at the antics of Sir Purr and afterward said, "It's OK. He is harmless." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winghaz Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 It's apparent that soccer has the same problem as baseball: Those officiating the games are legally blind.Ironically, the mascot in question is a lion. And Lions Clubs International (of which I am a proud member) help the blind and people with sight problems. We Lions would be glad to help the soccer officials be able to tell the difference between a mascot and a player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rams80 Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 I think the red card is a little much, but thats why when players warm up they where a bib, if a ref looks quickly, I dont care if its a giant turd in a blue shirt, it could cause him to make a miss call. Also, mascot in the premiership!?!Actually, there is a "Mascot Steeplechase" in GB. It has gotten larget every year. Kingsley may have participated in it. Even Sir Purr did not get ejected in 1996 for his behavior."In the second quarter of an 18-14 Steelers loss Sunday, Carolina punted into the end zone and the black hair ball known as Panthers mascot Sir Purr pounced on the ball before the play was blown dead. Penalty flags flew - mascot interference? - but were picked up and the properly chastised Sir Purr was not seen again until well into the third quarter. Steelers coach Bill Cowher was caught on the sidelines laughing at the antics of Sir Purr and afterward said, "It's OK. He is harmless."[threadjack]Wait...the Panther's mascot name is "Sir Purr"? "Sir Purr"?! I'm having a serious case of the Roffles here over the name. The "Sir" part is what's doing it, I just find it humorous. [/threadjack] On 8/1/2010 at 4:01 PM, winters in buffalo said: You manage to balance agitation with just enough salient points to keep things interesting. Kind of a low-rent DG_Now. On 1/2/2011 at 9:07 PM, Sodboy13 said: Today, we are all otaku. "The city of Peoria was once the site of the largest distillery in the world and later became the site for mass production of penicillin. So it is safe to assume that present-day Peorians are descended from syphilitic boozehounds."-Stephen Colbert POTD: February 15, 2010, June 20, 2010 The Glorious Bloom State Penguins (NCFAF) 2014: 2-9, 2015: 7-5 (L Pineapple Bowl), 2016: 1-0 (NCFAB) 2014-15: 10-8, 2015-16: 14-5 (SMC Champs, L 1st Round February Frenzy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leedsunited Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Second perhaps only to Sheffield Wednesday's owls:http://youtube.com/watch?v=4sAppy2q0JYThose feckin' OWLS were top class. UNRETIRE THEM, NOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFoA Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Agreed wholeheartedly. Already the best thing I've seen since the Messi goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB61 Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Have they no shame?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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