Guardiola warned over Anthony Taylor comments

[franksinatra]

Mullock is a Blue.

Everyone is a rag, you should know that by now.

 

[lasereyes]

The warning was well worth it, as the question and answer likely kept Taylor honest in this match. Basically akin to a tactical yellow card.

 

[citytilllidie]

I notice none of the journalists, and they will have been the same ones, asked the same question to Jose!

 

[NorthamptonBlue]

The warning was well worth it, as the question and answer likely kept Taylor honest in this match. Basically akin to a tactical yellow card.

In an effort to be fair and balanced, the ref had a great game and got nearly everything right.

 

[Didsbury Dave]

Everyone is a rag, you should know that by now.

I’ve heard Ricky Hatton, Jimmy Wagg, Paul Hince and Noel Gallagher called “rags” on here before. My personal favourite was Jimmy Wagg, who is of course as blue as they come. His offence was saying positive things about United as part of his job.

 

[Kinkys Left Foot]

Mullock is a Blue.

I didn't check but I've listened to him a few times on Sunday Supp and did nothing but big United up and talk negatively about blue issues..
If he is a blue you could have fooled me.

 

[Chi-town blues]

Credit where it’s due. Funny fa finally got it right.
Speak the truth, you escape the ban . You lie ,you get ban . FairPlay.

 

[Ric]

Or possibly the organisation did see it but it suited our interests to discuss the referee, in this instance, and risk a slapped wrist?

Agreed. I think Guardiola knew what he was doing, and decided it a risk worth taking.

 

[SilverFox2]

The warning was well worth it, as the question and answer likely kept Taylor honest in this match. Basically akin to a tactical yellow card.

Not clear in what context refs cannot be discussed.
Does the ban extend to after the match comments as well including such as "I thought the ref had a good game"?

 

[Rolee]

Not clear in what context refs cannot be discussed.
Does the ban extend to after the match comments as well including such as "I thought the ref had a good game"?

FA quotes from 2009

"Clubs are being advised that any media comments by managers, players or any other club officials relating to appointed match officials prior to a fixture will no longer be allowed," read an FA statement. "Such pre-match comments will be deemed improper and dealt with accordingly.

"Post-match comments in relation to match officials and incidents are still permitted provided they are not personal in their nature, imply bias or attack the integrity of the officials in charge of the match, or in any other respect bring the game into disrepute."