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JM Fan said:
I wonder if the FA would have taken the same view had it been a player from the 'top four' - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38385231
I asked several other football fans the question yesterday and NOT one of them think it was a red card offence.
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Ridiculous decision. He was obviously pushed, and had no control afterwards. The fact these idiots can't see this is troubling.
 
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Knocked off his feet, still got a foot on the ground, and got the ball first. Never a red.

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Canary Spring said:
Knocked off his feet, still got a foot on the ground, and got the ball first. Never a red.
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Hence my post earlier.
As someone said to me yesterday - the only consistent thing about refereeing is their inconsistency!!! <doh>
IMO, they feel they're more important than the players and they're ruining the game.
 
JM Fan said:
Hence my post earlier.
As someone said to me yesterday - the only consistent thing about refereeing is their inconsistency!!! <doh>
IMO, they feel they're more important than the players and they're ruining the game.
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There are some big egos in their ranks. It's a tough job, though, and they need more help. The instant replay should help, but it didn't change their minds about the Vardy red card.
 
Canary Spring said:
There are some big egos in their ranks. It's a tough job, though, and they need more help. The instant replay should help, but it didn't change their minds about the Vardy red card.
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That was the worst case of 'miscarriage of justice' that I've seen and as I said in my original post on the topic, I wonder what decision the FA would have reached had it been a player from one of the 'top 4' clubs??
The 'instant replay' got mixed reaction at the club world cup final - http://www.skysports.com/football/n...referee-in-club-world-cup-semi-final-in-japan
I saw another report that it was well recieved.
 
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JM Fan said:
That was the worst case of 'miscarriage of justice' that I've seen and as I said in my original post on the topic, I wonder what decision the FA would have reached had it been a player from one of the 'top 4' clubs??
The 'instant replay' got mixed reaction at the club world cup final - http://www.skysports.com/football/n...referee-in-club-world-cup-semi-final-in-japan
I saw another report that it was well recieved.
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I was actually replying to your post earlier, JM Fan. I probably should have used the "reply" button. It was a terrible call by a board which had several days to review the replay. Leicester must be furious.

The only criticism I've seen is that it's taking too long for a final decision.
 
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Ten great goals from this year's Euros, anyone?
I was a bit miffed that neither Wessi nor Brady featured, but looking at this lot, they were up against it, competition wise. Enjoy <ok>

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