The problem with not having the rule is players would be intentionally tripping attackers through on goal much more often if they knew they’d just get a yellow.Maybe right decision but its a rule i don't like. Foderingham was clumsy to bring Tella down but i don't think he deserved to be sent off.
Yeah, no malice in the tackle and i thought a red was harsh, like I said.Seriously? That's the scenario the "denial of a clear goalscoring opportunity" rule was brought in for. The ironic thing is that if it had been in the area, he might not have got the red card, as Burnley would have got the penalty. And if the ref decided it was a genuine attempt to play the ball (as opposed to a shirt pull or a rugby tackle), he wouldn't be sent off (the double jeopardy rule). He, or his manager, can have no complaints. And the manager did look resigned to it.
Nasty follow through on that one in the boxBlades now leaving it in on Burnley players.
Ref needs to get a grip.
That was naughty by Norwood.Blades now leaving it in on Burnley players.
Ref needs to get a grip.
Put the spade down.Yeah, no malice in the tackle and i thought a red was harsh, like I said.
Good point there Seb and I can't disagree with you.The problem with not having the rule is players would be intentionally tripping attackers through on goal much more often if they knew they’d just get a yellow.
Makes a mockery of the game.
Egan’s challenge on Tella that saw him get a yellow was clearly a retribution tackle, as well.That was naughty by Norwood.
Correct. Defenders would just take the piss.The problem with not having the rule is players would be intentionally tripping attackers through on goal much more often if they knew they’d just get a yellow.
Makes a mockery of the game.
Yep, and in this case, the keeper was literally the last man. Tella could have walked it to the line and headed it on the deck if not for the trip.Correct. Defenders would just take the piss.