If he thought he was off he wouldn't call it until a goal had been scored, dont forget linesmen are instructed bot to flag it straight away, but to let the game flow so that removes that theory.As said earlier, he has either thought Grealish was off, which is a fuck up as he should check with the linesman or has imagined something that simply doesn’t exist. The second he’s blown he knows he’s fucked it, same as the second it left Haaland’s foot he knew he’d missed an open goal.
Without doubt he will be dropped for his fuck up. The face from Taylor on the sidelines said it all, he knew immediately his mate had fucked it.
Should i give the foul. Errr no i’ll play on, shit maybe i shoulda give that foul. Yeah ill give the foul. Shite grealish was through. Fucks sake im a reet **** meHe seemed to know what to do when he played the advantage. What more does he think he has to do?
Haha a ref that can't see.My assessment, for what it's worth, is that he doesn't see Grealish and assumes the pass has been wasted, so he blows.
Yes, I know it's a weak argument, but it's all I've got.
What’s your explanation then HowardI'm yet to hear a rational explanation of the incident that complies with The Laws of the Game.
That’s not entirely true is it though. If the ref thinks no advantage has been gained he can pull it back after playing initial advantage. I’m not saying that the ref did that as in no possible way could he have thought we had no advantage when Grealish is looking like being clean through on goal.That's a matter of opinion. Mine is that he clearly played advantage and that is his decision for the foul. He isn't then entitled to make a second decision for the same incident. If having played advantage, no advantage ensues, that's down to City, not him.
Wrong. He knew the correct decision. He actually applied the correct decision, in allowing the advantage initially. There's absolutely no pressure on him after this. If Grealish messes the chance up, or if the defender catches him, so be it. If Grealish scores, where's the pressure on Hooper. He gets praised for applying the perfect advantage.Im sorry i disagree. He shit himself. Panicked. He didnt know what to do for tge best and made a ridiculously bad call
Don't make the argument if you know it is weak. Go with the much more logical explanation - Hooper is bent.My assessment, for what it's worth, is that he doesn't see Grealish and assumes the pass has been wasted, so he blows. (Edit to add: to bring play back and give the free kick as he sees no advantage).
Yes, I know it's a weak argument, but it's all I've got.
Should i give the foul. Errr no i’ll play on, shit maybe i shoulda give that foul. Yeah ill give the foul. Shite grealish was through. Fucks sake im a reet **** me