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German TV commentator explains Mertesacker's BFG nickname for his viewers

The ‘Big F***in German’ scored Arsenal’s third goal in their 4-0 win over Aston Villa.

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PER MERTESACKER HAS always been affectionately known as the BFG — or the ‘Big F***in German’ — to Arsenal fans but on Saturday evening one over-zealous commentator used the nickname as Mertesacker headed in the Gunners’ third goal.

While it is an expression you would not regularly hear from English commentators, Germany’s Eurosport channel had no intention of blocking it out.

Arsenal claimed their second FA Cup in a row with a 4-0 win over Aston Villa thanks to goals from Theo Walcott, Alexis Sánchez, Mertesacker and substitute Olivier Giroud.

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    Mute Aidan O'Driscoll
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    Nov 17th 2014, 4:44 PM

    Ffs if Roy does a shit the press are asking Martin what kind of toilet paper is he using

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    Nov 17th 2014, 5:26 PM

    Word of the day is “wedge” media trying to drive it between Ireland management team and goverment trying to give us the short end of it regarding irish water costs!

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    Mute Jamie Brogan
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    Nov 17th 2014, 5:08 PM

    The media is bloody ridiculous, it’s gotten out of hand. This is some TMZ level nonsense.

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    Nov 17th 2014, 5:14 PM

    Whether it’s a media thing or not, O’ Neill must have a pain in his arse answering questions about Keane

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    Mute David Carino
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    Nov 17th 2014, 4:34 PM

    Who care ffs !! Write about something else will ya

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    Mute Don Juan
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    Nov 17th 2014, 4:06 PM

    Dear Journal,
    Eagerly awaiting ma Roy Keane Press blackout.

    Regards,
    Don Juan.

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    Mute James W. Conroy
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    Nov 17th 2014, 4:04 PM

    Get rid of Keane he’s bad news

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    Nov 17th 2014, 4:19 PM

    Wonder what Villa make of all this…………..

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    Mute willie
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    Nov 17th 2014, 4:21 PM

    He hadn’t read them cos he’s sick of him! Get rid of him Martin

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    Nov 17th 2014, 5:42 PM

    There were no “controversial remarks” – just another pathetic attempt by the media to create a rift in the Irish managerial setup.

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    Nov 17th 2014, 5:50 PM

    The definition of a controversy is a ‘prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion’.

    Regardless of whether you agree with Keane or not, his comments have clearly caused heated discussion, hence they’re controversial.

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    Mute Rory Patrick
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    Nov 17th 2014, 6:44 PM

    Absolute nonsense, this is the perfect example of a manufactured “controversy” and a continuation of the media “frenzy” surrounding the non-story “assault” at the team hotel before the Scotland game. Keane can’t move without the media blowing everything out of proportion. They know his name sells papers and doubly so if there is even the slightest hint of him getting annoyed. And can you blame him for asking “Who the hell do you think you are?” with the likes of this clickbait gibberish?

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    Nov 17th 2014, 4:41 PM

    At what stage in the future will the Keane brigade start shouting about O’Neill not having a clue and telling us it’s time Roy took over. His consent forays into the headlines are tiresome and should do everyone a favour and go back to ITV. His time is nearly up at Villa anyway but I’m sure Lambert will get the blame there.

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    Mute John Dixon
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    Nov 17th 2014, 6:39 PM

    I thought the British media were bad. Our own lot are no better……These so called stories are non stories. Wouldnt be surprised if O’Neill walked away altogether.

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    Nov 17th 2014, 5:52 PM

    Roy shocks the docile sheep by having a opinion and a pair of balls,!!!

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    Nov 17th 2014, 6:37 PM

    It’s a perfect blend. Keane can go out and say what o Neill wants to say but can’t incase he offends. Great tactics.

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    Nov 17th 2014, 8:11 PM

    I’d prefer our management team to be more concerned about tactics on the pitch – that Scotland side are no better than us man for man, but looked a much better side

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    Nov 17th 2014, 5:53 PM

    Missed what keane said about grealish/grealish’s dad?

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    Nov 17th 2014, 3:55 PM

    g shh hhh GB kk

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