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2 days later and some distance I did have another look.
In a close up and in slowmo the situation is very clear.
But the ref and lino didn't have that.
Considering the quick movement it's quite difficult for a linesman and a ref in normal speed, without a replay.
The linesman and the ref were running, too.
Lino also had to look for the last defender, which was not Bennet.
The ref was back through the half-way line.
IF Bennet wanted to hit Leroy like that he should be banned for 10 matches. But there is no proof.
I can understand without VAR the ref and lino do not have a fair chance to see the detailed impact of the foul at that speed.
The FA now do have the knowledge though and could easily handle the situation post match. Well, they prefer sticking to principles.
SO: we need to have a general understanding that a defender cannot control such a tackle at full pace. The risk for injury is simply too high.
Maybe he wanted to bring him down without hitting his leg, just make him stumble.
If we do not want to see those tackles, we just have to agree - mainly the FA - that this must be a straight red,
only to avoid possible injuries. Then players would have to learn stopping opponents without half killing them. Or trust their keeper.
Or concede because you just haven't been good enough. It's a game.
Problem is, PGMOL and EPL seem to have a view that a lower number of yellow and red cards is a proof for quality refereeing and fair play,
which is nonsense, but nice to show around.
In a close up and in slowmo the situation is very clear.
But the ref and lino didn't have that.
Considering the quick movement it's quite difficult for a linesman and a ref in normal speed, without a replay.
The linesman and the ref were running, too.
Lino also had to look for the last defender, which was not Bennet.
The ref was back through the half-way line.
IF Bennet wanted to hit Leroy like that he should be banned for 10 matches. But there is no proof.
I can understand without VAR the ref and lino do not have a fair chance to see the detailed impact of the foul at that speed.
The FA now do have the knowledge though and could easily handle the situation post match. Well, they prefer sticking to principles.
SO: we need to have a general understanding that a defender cannot control such a tackle at full pace. The risk for injury is simply too high.
Maybe he wanted to bring him down without hitting his leg, just make him stumble.
If we do not want to see those tackles, we just have to agree - mainly the FA - that this must be a straight red,
only to avoid possible injuries. Then players would have to learn stopping opponents without half killing them. Or trust their keeper.
Or concede because you just haven't been good enough. It's a game.
Problem is, PGMOL and EPL seem to have a view that a lower number of yellow and red cards is a proof for quality refereeing and fair play,
which is nonsense, but nice to show around.