Zero for Chris Foy, who made an honest decision (erroneous), when he decide that Vinnie`s challenge was reckless / uncontrolled / dangerous etc. He had the chance , after the game to review it, (and he must have seen it again), and despite being under pressure not to, should have had the courage to admit it was none of the above, was worthy of no more than a yellow at worst, and the red card was withdrawn.
Completely agree and cost us the game.
Zero for Lee Mason who IMO failed to properly see Johnson`s challenge on Lescott. Any referee , given the prevailing climate who fails to issue a red for that challenge should not be refereeing. Given the opportunity to review it in his report he lied and said he had seen it. Either a liar or incompetent beyond belief.
Completely agree.
Zero for Howard Webb, who IMO had a half decent game, and did indeed see Mario`s challenge clearly (at normal speed) and deemed no action necessary, save calling for the trainer. He then lied , following an extensive media witchhunt (led by that fine upstanding paragon of virtue, and model citizen Redknapp), and claimed he had not seen the challenge, and effectively issued a retrospective red card. Coward and liar.Should have had the guts to tell it how he saw it.
Completely agree and the media should be ashamed of the part they played.
Zero for Twattenberg who lied over Adebayor`s booking v Arsenal, saying it was for timewasting, and lied again, that he hadnt seen Ade`s stamp (from about 6 feet away), spineless *rselicking, self promoting cnut who only told the FA what they, (and the Media) wanted to hear, and to hell with the truth. Cheat who claimed to have seen Shrek elbow the Wigan player, and deal with it on pitch, with a pat on the head. Zero for the incompetent / corrupt performance at Chelsea, (and probably Fulham as well).
Completely agree - and don't forget he ruined the home match against Arsenal with the Boyata dismissal when their player had clearly lost control of the ball, his failure to award a clear penalty at Chelsea cost us the game.
Zero for Phil Dowd, unless he has the balls to issue an apology, and admit he got both penalties wrong. Sympathy for only having a split second to make a difficult, real time decision. Unfortunately the 4th official who must have seen the error in his decisions, is not allowed to help him (genuine question, who was 4th official?). To err is to be human, but it takes a man to recognise this and apologise.
Think the Richards incident was a genuine mistake and with Dzeko the Liverpool player was already committed to kicking the ball before Edin stuck out his leg. Also Liverpool deserved to win.
Backdated zero for Graham "*rsehole Poll, who in Mondays Daily Fail, criticised Webb, for "following the Ball" and not watching Mario. "Should have kept an eye on him because of his reputation. Effectively admitted he refereed on reputations.
Mr. "Three Yellow Cards" should keep his mouth shut.
How can i come to this unequivocal conclusion? Simple..............
As i stated in an earlier thread (now moved to General Forum) Video Technology. I now clearly see them for what they are
A bunch of self serving incompetents, who lie to please their bosses and the Media in general, as and when it suits.
ps I exclude Johnboy Walton from the above.Contrary to popular belief he is neither a Scouser (Red or Blue) by birth or by favour. He is in fact from Long Buckby, a village about 5 miles from where i have spent all of my life. Friends who knew him, when he was growing up locally in Kingsthorpe, Northampton, and before he started officiating in the local leagues, know him for what he is (and always was................)
Dont be surprised now.............................
A Rag...................................................
So you know what to expect come tuesday, and if he ever gets given a derby against United, dont be surprised if it becomes the first ever Premier League game to be abandoned due to City retaining insufficient players on the pitch
