Zen
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o/u 10 cards just for kicking the ball away today? Given we're already at 2, and they've been told to obviously strictly implement it, at least for a week.
It's a stone cold red.High challenge but think harsh red
If we’re being honest there should be more reds for those tackles in general. Regardless of height.
I’m not even a United fan I think that’s a nailed on red. He flies into a tackle at knee height. It’s not even like that’s where the ball was - he’s just trying to injure Garnacho.High challenge but think harsh red
Example one million for why the "letter of the law" is a stupid argument when discussing these situations.
This referee happened to have enough common sense not to ruin the match by sending off Szoboslai for a bit of foolishness that had no impact on anything, despite it being an obvious second yellow card infraction by the rules.
Example one million for why the "letter of the law" is a stupid argument when discussing these situations.
This referee happened to have enough common sense not to ruin the match by sending off Szoboslai for a bit of foolishness that had no impact on anything, despite it being an obvious second yellow card infraction by the rules.
It's not for the referee to 'not ruin the match'. That's on the player to follow simple rules and not get himself sent off
If you enforce all these "simple rules," most games end with 9 players on each team, having each also had 2-3 penalties for fouls in the box on set pieces. Riveting stuff.
If you enforce all these "simple rules," most games end with 9 players on each team, having each also had 2-3 penalties for fouls in the box on set pieces. Riveting stuff.
If you enforce all the simple rules, players will stop cheating and the game will be a lot better.
Yep, sounds great! Then we'll actually see a game of football after a few weeks of sweating the small stuff.If you enforce all these "simple rules," most games end with 9 players on each team, having each also had 2-3 penalties for fouls in the box on set pieces. Riveting stuff.
It's the scandal of the century and the biggest injustice to happen to a club in recent years, if you ignore all of the other clubs who have received bigger injustices.I'm concerned Arsenal fans will never let this Rice yellow card go. It's ridiculous how much they're whining about it.
Maybe the worst ref in the league. He’s an absolute disgrace.Anthony Taylor is a blight on this league he shouldnt be anywhere near officiating at this level
As I don’t get many posts for reference the battle of bridge has a total of 12 yellows and was a filthy match compared to this game.
Taylor going for the PL yellow card record.
And he gets it! Good man
Aye, he went full Mike Dean/Lahoz today.He’s a fecking idiot. Suffers from a severe case of main character syndrome. I hate watching any game he officiates.
Example one million for why the "letter of the law" is a stupid argument when discussing these situations.
This referee happened to have enough common sense not to ruin the match by sending off Szoboslai for a bit of foolishness that had no impact on anything, despite it being an obvious second yellow card infraction by the rules.
The referees aren't there to create entertaining spectacles as some sort of theatrical director. They are there to objectively enforce rules. The current rules state it is a yellow card offence. Their most recent interpretative guidelines indicates discretion should not be given for this particular type of unsporting conduct.
The idea that officials are there to manufacture the drama and ensure matches remain entertaining, contrary to a true application of the laws of the game is a slippery slope. F1 is a perfect example with Michael Masi in Abu Dhabi 2021.
If EPL/FA/PMGOL/IFAB believe it is disproportionately affecting sporting outcomes, they can change the rules. It is not the job of referees to do so, ad hoc, which creates the arbitrariness.
Red Card every day. Studs in knee. He was lucky not to connect when Garnacho leg was on the ground. Otherwise we would sit here and talk about how many months it would take to repair his knee.High challenge but think harsh red
Ridiculous amount of cards. You would say it was violent game. It wasn’t.Taylor going for the PL yellow card record.
And he gets it! Good man
If you enforce all the simple rules, players will stop cheating and the game will be a lot better.
I couldn't have the sound on, so I missed the commentary with the Bournemouth pen, but why wasn't it a red? Was it deemed a genuine attempt to play the ball?
Yeah, I would agree. Keeper can't really go anywhere and can't give a red to disincentivise keepers coming out for those. Was interested to see what the reasoning was and where the line is drawn on the genuine attempt part.I think it was the right call. Keeper closes down the attacker in good faith before he gets to the ball. It would be a red for me had, after the attacker lobs him, he stuck his arms out or tripped him as a deliberate move.
Yeah, I’m sure managers and owners will back their players for being braindead, getting carded/banned and being paid huge money per week for sitting on their arses… especially when they lose their next match with a couple of first XI players out.If you enforce all these "simple rules," most games end with 9 players on each team, having each also had 2-3 penalties for fouls in the box on set pieces. Riveting stuff.
I couldn't have the sound on, so I missed the commentary with the Bournemouth pen, but why wasn't it a red? Was it deemed a genuine attempt to play the ball?
The only ones thinking it's not a pen and that keepers should be able to challenge for the ball, not get near it, while impeding an attacker are Chelsea fans. Funny that.I don't think that's even a foul. Sanchez doesn't have to get out of the way and he just stands there, attacker runs in to him, not on him to let him past... Can say he's trying to save the ball, by standing there, and therefore an attempt to play it. Pretty terrible call, but I can also see why they didn't VAR it.
Justice done with the save.
Handball has had this rule for ages. Players simply adhere to it. No issues.If you enforce all these "simple rules," most games end with 9 players on each team, having each also had 2-3 penalties for fouls in the box on set pieces. Riveting stuff.
...what? That is as stonewall a penalty as you will ever see.I don't think that's even a foul. Sanchez doesn't have to get out of the way and he just stands there, attacker runs in to him, not on him to let him past... Can say he's trying to save the ball, by standing there, and therefore an attempt to play it. Pretty terrible call, but I can also see why they didn't VAR it.
Justice done with the save.
Timber on Vicario was identical to Casemiro on Hughes (straight red and 3 match ban). Both grabbed opponents by the collar.Why didn't Timber get a second yellow in the aftermath there? Arsenal players getting away with murder game after game.
Case got 2 reds (against Palace and Saints) and 7 matches in bans for the exact same two things Timber got one yellow for there.Timber on Vicario was identical to Casemiro on Hughes (straight red and 3 match ban). Both grabbed opponents by the collar.
Arsenal fans still got their tin foil hats on or...?