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Penalty certainly, but I think Ralls' red card was a bit harsh.
How many times have we seen penalties rightly been given when defenders pull down opposition players during set peice plays etc but then stay on the pitch? You can say it was the denial of a goalscoring opportunity, but aren't they all?
Rallsy knew what he was doing alright, but the penalty award was enough.
But so many are and don't get given.
Salech needs to take wrestling training to stand a chance. And if he did he would have so many fouls given against him.
Of course it was - I've already said so, but no worse than a lot of what goes on without a red card being waved in the air.
It was an easy decision for the ref; a clear and intentional action to prevent the player from a goal scoring opportunity with no attempt to win the ball.
..........and that doesn't happen practically every game with mass players of both sides in the box?
Not as blatant as Ralls though
It was certainly blatent, I'll give you that, and you could say Ralls gave the ref no alternative. It was an easy decision for him and I've got no problem with it, but consistency is the key here, and that's not what we're getting.
If Ralls gets sent off and a one game ban for preventing a goal scoring opportunity, then things like dangerous elbowing and stamping on feet at set pieces need to be punished as well. That's violent conduct and a 3 match ban, but then that's far more contentious and consequently ignored.
Certainly a feeling of double bubble with a penalty and a red.
I remember him getting sent off for us, rugby tackling a striker 35 yards out when he was beaten on the turn.
Youre more likely to see a red given outside the box than inside.
As you rightly say, consistency is what you want. For the same offence and across offences.
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If there is one thing consistent about referees, its their inconsistency.
Can we honestly say we've seen a good one this season? If so, name him/her.
The female we had for the Wimbledon Vertu Cup game was okay but there was hardly a decision to make - and no Salech up front to be wrestled with!!!