From what I read of the Merseyside derby it seems that Pawson reffed it according to Klippity's blueprint - or should that be redprint. Play the last hour against ten, struggle till the last quarter then the mandatory pen, and to boost the GD a nice doubling of the lead on 90+7. My ERO has texted me and says that the foul that got Akanji off with a second yellow was pretty much the same as Konate's that didn't produce a second yellow!
Today's game - not a good second half and I think we won despite the ref. The game is being ruined by these wankers who strut about the field dispensing a flurry of yellow cards to anyone who voices a contrary opinion and who wears a sky blue shirt. Jimmy Avarice's 'tackle' on Doku down in the corner by the East Stand was a man 'n ball tackle. Should have been a yellow!
And WTF was that about when Corporal Jones was standing in the Brighton area with, on this occasion, with his finger in his ear rather than up his arse. I turned to my neighbours and said 'Hey, this is a VAR check for a possible pen!' Nothing came on the board, nobody round me knew WTF was goin' on and we restart with a uncontested drop ball for the goalie to pick up.
If Alanji's foul was a yellow card offence so too was the Brighton guy who sent Foden sprawling right under the fuckin' nose of the lino. No flag, no free! There's no doubt that we are being screwed over with so many decisions.
One of the highlights for me was the way Doku rinsed 'n roasted Jimmy Avarice. Not a bit of wonder he ne'er came out for the second half.
But, despite the whistling wanker, a win's a win!
And the lasses have beaten the rabid vixens 1-0!