Liverpool (H) | Post-Match Thread

[the-ecstacy-of-eight]

After reading that Liverpool are going to be "punished" for surrounding the ref/not being able to control their players, it got me thinking about Rodri's yellow against Arsenal.

I know loads of teams have been charged after the game and been fined for the offence, but is anybody aware (genuine question that I don't know the answer to) of how many players have been booked for being the "3rd player" to approach the ref?

Every year new "law interpretations" are implemented "strongly" at first and then tweaked over the following weeks until they're workable, but I honestly can't recall another player getting a yellow for this, and teams, both prior and since, have been fined post match for it.

Obviously, one punishment affects the game, the other, not.

Weird how we often seem to be the solitary example, isn't it?

Bit like the pen in the same game, eh

 

[WestGorton]

It was a complete performance by the team; an absolute joy to watch, and a privilege to be there.

We are so, so lucky to be witnessing these special days.

I agree. If was a footballing display of sheer skill and pace. City from 2017 are the best team to ever play in England bar none.

 

[Stephen230]

After reading that Liverpool are going to be "punished" for surrounding the ref/not being able to control their players, it got me thinking about Rodri's yellow against Arsenal.

I know loads of teams have been charged after the game and been fined for the offence, but is anybody aware (genuine question that I don't know the answer to) of how many players have been booked for being the "3rd player" to approach the ref?

Every year new "law interpretations" are implemented "strongly" at first and then tweaked over the following weeks until they're workable, but I honestly can't recall another player getting a yellow for this, and teams, both prior and since, have been fined post match for it.

Obviously, one punishment affects the game, the other, not.

Weird how we often seem to be the solitary example, isn't it?

Bit like the pen in the same game, eh

I think it was more a one week thing. A Wolves player ridiculously got sent off around the same time for a second yellow for it. Think they quietly ditched it then. If it was ever actually a thing.

 

[pride in battle]

Konate.

Yep

 

[inchy14]

100 ‘touches’ by City players from Alison’s punch out with one ricochet of scouse shins before Grealish scores. Just watching it properly now after missing being there due to being in Paris.

Amazing performance by absolutely everyone.

 

[Mancity1980]

Just watched the first half upto where Rodri was booked. Ref indicated it was an accumulation of fouls. Rodri had not committed one, up to that point.

Even it the first was an accumulation of minor fouls you wouldn’t give a second yellow for the next one.

 

[lefty goldblatt]

Just watching it properly now after missing being there due to being in Paris.

Hope you weren't entering stadia without a ticket, or getting teargassed.

If you were, some "ambulance chasing" solicitors may want your contact details

 

[the blue panther]

I agree. If was a footballing display of sheer skill and pace. City from 2017 are the best team to ever play in England bar none.

I'd have given you 2 likes if I could.

 

[lefty goldblatt]

Agreed, but, I don't need to rewatch. I've been buzzing about it since Saturday and honestly feel that's the best football from a whole team that I've ever seen.

Chelsea (a) 2017/18, "purple" kit, KDB special.

We were sensational that night, even though it was only 1-0

 

[chickaroon]

Even it the first was an accumulation of minor fouls you wouldn’t give a second yellow for the next one.

True.