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#Dive

# dive - Thursday 22 August, 2019

'Referees need to protect James' - Giggs weighs in on 'dive' against Wolves
# Support
# Support

'Referees need to protect James' - Giggs weighs in on 'dive' against Wolves

Aug 22nd 2019, 1:17 PM 7,763 Views 17 Comments

The Man United player was booked for simulation following a challenge from Joao Moutinho.

# dive - Friday 16 March, 2018

'You want to accuse English players to be divers?'
# Controversy
# Controversy

'You want to accuse English players to be divers?'

Mar 16th 2018, 8:49 AM 7,409 Views 8 Comments

Both Gennaro Gattuso and Arsene Wenger were reluctant to condemn Danny Welbeck after his dive last night.

# dive - Friday 4 September, 2015

Antonio Candreva's dive against lowly Malta last night was pretty shameful
# Dive
# Dive

Antonio Candreva's dive against lowly Malta last night was pretty shameful

Sep 4th 2015, 11:49 AM 6,742 Views 10 Comments

Not the Lazio midfielder’s finest moment by any stretch.

# dive - Tuesday 11 August, 2015

Monaghan star in 'state of shock' after red card in Tiernan McCann dive incident
# Sent To The Line
# Sent To The Line

Monaghan star in 'state of shock' after red card in Tiernan McCann dive incident

Aug 11th 2015, 8:39 AM 13,617 Views 17 Comments

Darren Hughes was shown to the line in controversial circumstances.

# dive - Saturday 8 August, 2015

'Embarrassing' and 'shameful' - the reaction to THAT Tiernan McCann Tyrone dive
# Reaction
# Reaction

'Embarrassing' and 'shameful' - the reaction to THAT Tiernan McCann Tyrone dive

Aug 8th 2015, 11:37 PM 23,473 Views 27 Comments

There was a lot of flak aimed at the Tyrone player after that incident.

Tyrone's Tiernan McCann took a disgraceful dive after having his hair ruffled
# Bad Form
# Bad Form

Tyrone's Tiernan McCann took a disgraceful dive after having his hair ruffled

Aug 8th 2015, 6:29 PM 47,374 Views 71 Comments

Monaghan forward Darren Hughes received a red card for the off-the-ball incident.

# dive - Tuesday 23 June, 2015

With diving like this, Falcao is sure to be a success at Chelsea
# Making A Meal
# Making A Meal

With diving like this, Falcao is sure to be a success at Chelsea

Jun 23rd 2015, 12:20 PM 5,594 Views 4 Comments

Or maybe we can call this ‘a Manchester United flop’.

# dive - Monday 25 May, 2015

This was the most talked-about penalty decision of the Pro12 weekend
# Controversy
# Controversy

This was the most talked-about penalty decision of the Pro12 weekend

May 25th 2015, 7:15 AM 14,220 Views 11 Comments

Niko Matawalu’s exaggeration of a high challenge by Ulster’s Ricky Lutton was poorly received.

# dive - Wednesday 20 May, 2015

Elderly Base jumper died after 'deliberately setting his parachute on fire'
# Stunt
From TheJournal.ie
# Stunt

Elderly Base jumper died after 'deliberately setting his parachute on fire'

May 20th 2015, 11:00 PM 23,109 Views 30 Comments

A video has emerged of the stunt.

# dive - Tuesday 5 May, 2015

Was this the worst dive of the Premier League season?
# Splash
# Splash

Was this the worst dive of the Premier League season?

May 5th 2015, 10:06 AM 6,295 Views 5 Comments

For shame Ahmed Elmohamady, for shame.

# dive - Friday 17 April, 2015

Here's why Ireland's Wes Hoolahan is getting plenty of abuse tonight
# Incident
# Incident

Here's why Ireland's Wes Hoolahan is getting plenty of abuse tonight

Apr 17th 2015, 11:44 PM 10,134 Views 4 Comments

Norwich’s automatic promotion hopes took a blow tonight, as they were beaten by Middlesbrough.

# dive - Monday 9 February, 2015

This Irish youngster falling off a bed is YouTube perfection From The Daily Edge

This Irish youngster falling off a bed is YouTube perfection

Feb 9th 2015, 4:00 PM 4,006 Views 1 Comment

Wait for it…

# dive - Monday 12 January, 2015

Forget the Ballon d'Or, a Leeds player has won the very first Fallon d'Floor award
# 10 Out Of 10
# 10 Out Of 10

Forget the Ballon d'Or, a Leeds player has won the very first Fallon d'Floor award

Jan 12th 2015, 10:28 AM 8,321 Views 12 Comments

Brazilian midfielder Adryan is the prize’s inaugural recipient after his theatrics for the Championship club.

# dive - Tuesday 10 June, 2014

This outrageously over-the-top soccer dive is Academy Award material
# Take The Plunge
From The Daily Edge
# Take The Plunge

This outrageously over-the-top soccer dive is Academy Award material

Jun 10th 2014, 9:36 AM 9,288 Views 3 Comments

Worst ever. Or the best?

# dive - Wednesday 23 April, 2014

VIDEO: Samoan rugby player sparks roars of laughter after his dive is exposed
# Red Faced
# Red Faced

VIDEO: Samoan rugby player sparks roars of laughter after his dive is exposed

Apr 23rd 2014, 9:56 AM 11,977 Views 10 Comments

Let us hope the reaction of the crowd prevents any copycat attempts in the future.

# dive - Saturday 12 April, 2014

This embarrassing Neymar dive will make you cringe
# Play Acting
# Play Acting

This embarrassing Neymar dive will make you cringe

Apr 12th 2014, 10:24 PM 22,543 Views 25 Comments

Fortunately for the game’s credibility, the referee took no action against the Granada player and Barca went on to lose the game

# dive - Monday 3 February, 2014

Keith Duffy's Irish speedos came off live on telly
# Splash
From The Daily Edge
# Splash

Keith Duffy's Irish speedos came off live on telly

Feb 3rd 2014, 11:36 AM 4,675 Views 3 Comments

Yep, that’s Keith Duffy’s bare arse.

# dive - Saturday 14 September, 2013

Was this challenge on Ashley Young a penalty?
# Controversy
# Controversy

Was this challenge on Ashley Young a penalty?

Sep 14th 2013, 2:55 PM 16,000 Views 85 Comments

Robin van Persie gave United the lead following a contentious decision.

# dive - Thursday 28 March, 2013

Unsprisingly an American football player isn't the most graceful on a diving board
# Float Like A Cannonball
# Float Like A Cannonball

Unsprisingly an American football player isn't the most graceful on a diving board

Mar 28th 2013, 9:55 PM 2,171 Views 0 Comments

Ndamukong Suh was voted out of the US version of splash

# dive - Sunday 9 December, 2012

Wenger vows to speak to 'off balance' Cazorla after dive claims
# Santi-christ
# Santi-christ

Wenger vows to speak to 'off balance' Cazorla after dive claims

Dec 9th 2012, 11:19 AM 959 Views 0 Comments

It was a tale of two penalties, and a missed handball, at the Emirates Stadium yesterday.

# dive - Thursday 10 May, 2012

YouTube Top 10: because Tom Watson shows the kids how to do it
# Going Viral
# Going Viral

YouTube Top 10: because Tom Watson shows the kids how to do it

May 10th 2012, 1:32 PM 528 Views 0 Comments

The grand old golfing master shows up ‘Poults’ and ‘GMac’ while Novak Djokvic practices his backhand for Stallone’s new movie.

# dive - Sunday 26 February, 2012

Oscar night: Five great sporting dives
# And The Oscar Goes To...
# And The Oscar Goes To...

Oscar night: Five great sporting dives

Feb 26th 2012, 6:26 PM 994 Views 0 Comments

It’s not only Hollywood that has the great actors.

# dive - Thursday 22 September, 2011

NFL memo warns teams on faking injuries
# Dive
# Dive

NFL memo warns teams on faking injuries

Sep 22nd 2011, 9:31 AM 212 Views 1 Comment

After Monday night controversy, several players admit faking is an accepted practice, and some coaches hinted they are not above condoning phony injuries if it provides a competitive edge.

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