Holding of Haaland

[xgorton]

If he has his arms wrapped tightly round Haaland - as we all saw - Haaland has no possible chance of moving towards the ball. He was prevented from running - or any movement towards the ball - and dragged down to the ground. Ignoring bias against City, how on earth is no penalty justifiable?

Give the penalty I can guarantee the coont wont do it again.

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

The most awful referee performance I’ve ever seen. Was this the game Cheeseman told the truth and got sacked?

Cheesy definitely had a rant after that shitshow. It was on YouTube, but I think it's been pulled. It was 100% bent. Talor was not in charge of that game.

Not sure he was actually sacked, but he was certainly put on gardening leave, and then they parted company soon after. Wouldn't be surprised if he signed an NDA because he never talks about it.

 

[Blue Maverick]

A few seasons ago they announced that there was to be a big clampdown on holding of players at corners and free kicks. Seems they've given up trying to even bother now.

That was the first season Rodri was here! It lasted about 6 matches when it was clear there were going to be so many penalties the game would go to shit.

 

[kippax_blueboy]

He needs to stand outside the box and run in. Standing there like a lemon never changing does not helo.

 

[Saddleworth2]

That was the first season Rodri was here! It lasted about 6 matches when it was clear there were going to be so many penalties the game would go to shit.

There is a country mile of difference between the 'holding' that went on then and the cage fighting that prevents Erling getting near the ball. His reaction is interesting and he usually ends up having a nice chat and smile with the perp. Its not like he doesnt try and muscle himself free and the resultant carnage is quite amusing to watch as the guilty fall over him legs and arms everywhere. Its so obvious what is going on and of course its a foul. I don't know why the club aren't going in big as it is costing us many goals. How can you score if every time you set foot in the penalty box some 6'3" ape physically assaults you and the referee penalise you if you retaliate. Seriously, how can he make runs, get anywhere near set pieces or crosses. Its fucking disgraceful. Imagine if the same treatment was inflicted on Mo.

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

He needs to stand outside the box and run in. Standing there like a lemon never changing does not help.

He'll have at least one player stood on his toes wherever he stands at a set play.

 

[Mike N]

He certainly needs to be away from the crowd scene. If he’s being wrestled in the corner of the box it’s going be much more obvious.

 

[Blue Maverick]

There is a country mile of difference between the 'holding' that went on then and the cage fighting that prevents Erling getting near the ball. His reaction is interesting and he usually ends up having a nice chat and smile with the perp. Its not like he doesnt try and muscle himself free and the resultant carnage is quite amusing to watch as the guilty fall over him legs and arms everywhere. Its so obvious what is going on and of course its a foul. I don't know why the club aren't going in big as it is costing us many goals. How can you score if every time you set foot in the penalty box some 6'3" ape physically assaults you and the referee penalise you if you retaliate. Seriously, how can he make runs, get anywhere near set pieces or crosses. Its fucking disgraceful. Imagine if the same treatment was inflicted on Mo.

Maybe he should stand 25 yards out and then just run he’ll for leather into the box.

 

[fredmont]

We appear to be entering the post-truth era of refereeing

By blindly backing officials who overlook foul play such as Virgil van Dijk for Liverpool against Crystal Palace, the Premier League is complicit in a charade that is undermining the game

www.thetimes.com

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

He certainly needs to be away from the crowd scene. If he’s being wrestled in the corner of the box it’s going be much more obvious.

To be honest, I don't think it could have been any more obvious than it was on Sunday. The whole of the TV audience saw it, meaning that VAR would definitely have seen it, and given that we are told the Video Referee is an integral part of the officiating team they just blatantly chose to ignore a CLEAR foul in the penalty area, which we are told is one of the primary they reasons they are allowed to get involved. And yes, there was still contact as the ball was in play.

I've tried engaging Keith Hackett on this very subject on social media, but he's refusing to bite.