If we want to get out of this division it's time we learn and implement some of the dark arts and shithousing ourselves next season. We should also look to recruiting some tall, physical yet mobile players like your Lutons, Millwalls and Prestons have been doing. We need to not only play with finesse like we've been doing, but also be able to mix it up and not be pushovers or bullied by physical teams.(Had to be done)
What did we think? Top referee, VAR, a little taste of the good life?
Would like Adges view or similar on all the holding, shirt pulling, etc from Luton today. I don’t believe he missed it as it was blatant as anything, particularly their tactic of having one man block/wrestle the opponent while someone else gets the ball. Is this stuff allowed? Am I just being sore for thinking it happens more than it does? Really surprised how much shithousing they got away with with such an experienced ref. Are we just too nice?
If we want to get out of this division it's time we learn and implement some of the dark arts and shithousing ourselves next season. We should also look to recruiting some tall, physical yet mobile players like your Lutons, Millwalls and Prestons have been doing. We need to not only play with finesse like we've been doing, but also be able to mix it up and not be pushovers or bullied by physical teams.
I really don't intend on ever becoming Milwall or Preston tbhIf we want to get out of this division it's time we learn and implement some of the dark arts and shithousing ourselves next season. We should also look to recruiting some tall, physical yet mobile players like your Lutons, Millwalls and Prestons have been doing. We need to not only play with finesse like we've been doing, but also be able to mix it up and not be pushovers or bullied by physical teams.
I didn't say become them, but we may need to adopt some of the tactics (while retaining the way we play) these physically intimidating teams use and not be so soft.I really don't intend on ever becoming Milwall or Preston tbh
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I didn't say become them, but we may need to adopt some of the tactics (while retaining the way we play) these physically intimidating teams use and not be so soft.Honestly, I’d rather stay in this division than become another bog standard shite football Championship side like those you mention.
Was shocked how poor Oliver was or is it they just wait for var to correct them, then haven’t watched the game back and probably never will.
1 The handball goal seemed blatant at the time.
2 Their no 11 seemed to have nine lives he blocked a Wilson goal kick I think he handled it for one of the disallowed goals and just seemed to foul anybody near him.
3 Vik blatantly blocked off when chasing a ball into the corner
4 Time wasting worse than ever and just greeted with a little wave to their keeper (booking is a waste of time it’s time for indirect free kicks to be given)
Did he let the Norwich player have a drink by the goal and hold up play for it ?Don't normally moan about referees but he was awful today. So many poor decisions, the constant time wasting by the Norwich keeper. Should have been at least 8 mins added time. It looked as though he told his linesmen they weren't allowed to make a decision.
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You get some inconsistency and officials have a tough job but I would be disappointed if the club didn’t lodge some kind of complaint regarding the complete disregard for time wasting as that’s been where they’ve been instructed to improve things this season.Multiple times Saka’s legs were cleanly swept away and nothing was given. Should really be putting in a complaint about him given he has clearly ignored the directive on added time.
You can always argue away split second decisions, but time added on is quite different. He’s ignored the rules and someone will surely be having a word.You get some inconsistency and officials have a tough job but I would be disappointed if the club didn’t lodge some kind of complaint regarding the complete disregard for time wasting as that’s been where they’ve been instructed to improve things this season.
In the prem it’s been highly effective, virtually no time wasting. Today was as bad as I’ve ever seen.
Agreed, there’s no excuse.You can always argue away split second decisions, but time added on is quite different. He’s ignored the rules and someone will surely be having a word.
You can always argue away split second decisions, but time added on is quite different. He’s ignored the rules and someone will surely be having a word.
For someone called Gunn he wasn’t half slow to pull the trigger6 minutes stoppage time across both halves.
There was a moment where the Norwich keeper held the ball for nearly 6 minutes.
If it's the one I'm thinking of near the end, Fadz definitely got up and moved his body into the Norwich player to bring him down. Doesn't excuse the performance of the referee, though.My favourite was when their player mad a point of ‘tripping’ over Fadz who been bundled ro the floor after our corner. We were recycling the ball half way in their half and he gave them a free kick. The ball was 40 yards away and their player made a point of doing it deliberately.
Bloke was an absolute clown yesterday.
Yeah that's Fadz one he did deliberately bring him down.If it's the one I'm thinking of near the end. Fadz definitely got up and moved his body into the Norwich player to bring him down. Doesn't excuse the performance of the referee, though.
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