offside used to be very simple and clear cut
I'm pretty sure Lennon had a foul throw on Sunday. I remember it because I felt shocked that a professional footballer could get the most basic thing in the game wrong. Webb obviously did nothing despite looking right at him. Their incompetence and inconsistencies are ruining enjoyment of games.
I'm pretty sure Lennon had a foul throw on Sunday. I remember it because I felt shocked that a professional footballer could get the most basic thing in the game wrong. Webb obviously did nothing despite looking right at him. Their incompetence and inconsistencies are ruining enjoyment of games.
But I don't think anybody thought we would win an appeal with Vincent Kompany, even though the majority of people didn't feel he deserved a red card or a four-match ban. It shows the futility of an appeal sometimes. This looks poor when you slow it down.
So four games it is, then. Doesn't help us, unfortunately.
Another argument for video refereeing, surely. A ref with a video monitor (fifth official) would've seen the incident, contacted Webb, who said he didn't see it. Cue Webb running over to the sidelines to review the incident. Webb then gives red card based on video evidence. Case closed, and by now Parker would still be on the ground receiving treatment.
I don't see any reason why some sort of video refereeing shouldn't be introduced - at least at the highest level, where there is so much at stake.
Umm... fudge off. If you're so sure it was unintentional, appeal the decision.It is not an intentional foul because Mario doesn't want to hurt anyone, he didn't see Parker, that's all.
The Football365 mailbox is full of people saying that Balotelli is just off balance and meant no intention. The main reason seems to be "Why would he want to stamp on Parker for no reason?"![]()
Heard on radio Butch Wilkins says Webb bottled it, say it and decided to let it go!!!!!
...and didn't he leave Italy 'cos of the incessant Monkey chants and abuse he was getting (even from his own fans at one point)Its clear he wants to go back to Italy so can use this an excuse to say he has to leave
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