From the Scotsman: The tarriers are gonny get their kunts kicked in on and off the park in Turin.....
UEFA are believed to be “irritated” with Celtic manager Neil Lennon for sending a DVD dossier of complaint about Spanish referee Alberto Undiano Mallenco to them. (Believed to be “Irritated”, sounds like this came from a reliable source right enough) Lennon was unhappy at Mallenco for not awarding Celtic penalties during the Champions League loss to Juventus last week after his players were manhandled at corner kicks by over-zealous defenders. Lennon revealed on Friday that he had instructed his club to send a DVD to Uefa highlighting the referee’s performance and seeking an explanation for his leniency over the wrestling at corner-kicks. (well this is untrue for starters, I’ve not heard Neil Lennon reported anywhere stating that he was asking for any penalties) However, European football’s governing body are set to be far from impressed when the special delivery from Glasgow drops into their mailbox in Switzerland. A Uefa source has stated that they are “irritated” with the development and concerned that it could be seen to influence the refereeing team for the return leg in Turin next month. (A source? Really?, Sounds like your typical made up “source” who the press usually quote when they have no real source) And although Uefa will acknowledge receipt of Celtic’s complaints, it is believed to be extremely unlikely they will take any action on any of the Spanish officials who took charge of the game last week. (Believed extremely unlikely by whom exactly, the source?) Mallenco is highly regarded at Uefa and is already on the Fifa list for next year’s World Cup finals in Brazil. He’s also been handed the latest El Clasico game in the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final at the Nou Camp later this month between Barcelona and Real Madrid – the third time in just two years he’s been given the responsibility to handle the tie. (He’s a “Spanish” Referee and he’s been handed El Classico, that’s a shock and no error. Following this logic Iain Brines is highly regarded at UEFA because he’s handled Old Firm games )
I've only given this thread a quick scan. Surely, it wouldn't go ten pages without that possessive apostrophe in the title becoming a big deal
I watched most of it (missed the first goal ) and the holding at corners was shocking. Not only did the ref ignore it but so did the 5th(?) officials. Hooper never helped Celtic's case though with his antics in my opinion.
haha aye, if someone disagrees with timmy, no matter how impartial they may be its always biased. same old timmy, always cheated eh? whats that like?
The 5th Officials are ****ers. I don't think they awarded the first goal when the ball was clearly over the line, in fact, I don't think the Ref or Linesman did either. Good job the Juve striker smashed in the " goal-line clearance " Wee Wenny never mentioned that though.
