Southampton (H) | Post-Match Thread

[Doctor Jimmy and Mr Jim]

Where to start with that one? Really good to bounce back with 5 goals after last weekend and credit Southampton for having a go. I usually don't call out refs, but fuck me that was a totally inept performance by Moss and VAR. Totally, totally useless. Aside from the penalty on Foden, Jon Moss got so many other easy decisions completely wrong - fouls, throw-ins - you could see the players getting pissed off and frustrated at him. At one point after Moss didn't give a foul on Dias, our CB turned round and told Moss to "fuck off"! That's the spirit Ruben.

Some good points tonight (goals and movement), some bad points too (some slack passing and caught in possession a lot), shout out to Mahrez, Foden, Gundo and nice to see KDB looking better. But as to VAR......what is the fucking point if it cannot pick up on howlers like that tonight? I truly wish it would fuck off.

But another game ticked off.....3 more points.....onwards to Fulham. Not all was brilliant tonight and some of that was down to Southampton, but on the whole well played City.

 

[Northblue]

Correctly Moss is getting shit for his shite performance but the penalty incident may have been difficult to see. The real corruption comes from VAR who have replay after replay showing the most blatant of fouls. It is inexplicable how that was not given a penalty. And don’t get me started on that bellwhiff Hinchcliff...

Not giving moss the benefit of the doubt here because I don't think this was his train of thought - but if he blows the whistle there while Phil's getting back to his feet, then Phil scores - does he have to pull it back for a pen?

Either way, this shouldn't be an issue as he can let play continue and has the benefit of a VAR team who should let him know it was a clear penalty, fuck knows why they didn't.

 

[Doctor Jimmy and Mr Jim]

....and one other thing. A telling statement in Pep's comments afterwards. Less rotation from now. Strongest XI gets picked. People will need to get used to sitting on the bench. Maybe not a bad thing coming into the business end of the season.

 

[Wretched Vengeance]

I really like Southampton and their manager. They have a lot going for them.

They just seem to be missing something. But at least they came to play.

Ward-Prowse delivers one helluva ball. Great technique.

No point in becoming too good, though. Liverpool would only pillage their players again.

 

[Pingu the Penguin]

how it would have been dealt with in rugby union.....

" Martin,on field decision is goalie played the ball and no contact. Can you see anything that would change that decision ?"
Ok Mossy, on field decision no pen. Got 2 angles to show you. Just see wether goalie in attempt to regain the ball makes forceful contact with blue players left foot ?
Yes, can see that now Martin, so are we agreed change on field decision to a pen and yellow card to goalie ?
Agreed Mossy, penalty blue and yellow card to goalie.
Thanks Martin.

All of that would be viewed and heard on TV.

So easy isn’t it. Why wouldn’t we move in that direction?!?

 

[birchwoodgingerste]

....and one other thing. A telling statement in Pep's comments afterwards. Less rotation from now. Strongest XI gets picked. People will need to get used to sitting on the bench. Maybe not a bad thing coming into the business end of the season.

Good walker was awfull laporte still looks rusty , aguero still not there yet.

 

[No1 was Colin bell]

For a multi millionaire you'd have thought that Pep would have more than one bog standard hoody

You not got a lucky coat then?

 

[JCB001]

How many times did TTT mention The Derby loss

 

[mancity1]

We all know it’s wrong but you’ve got to make the ref make a decision. By staying on his feet, Phil made it easier for Moss.

He fell as a result of the contact Rammy it was just he recovered too quickly to attempt to keep the play going.

I think Moss just stuffed up pure and simple I don't think Foden made it easier for Moss in truth and as some have suggested if he stayed down Moss might have booked him for diving.

Unless Moss was on the take he clearly believed no contact was made as bizarre as that seems so staying down might not have changed his thoughts about what happened.

Pathetic from Moss really no excuse as he should have been in a position to see the trip.

 

[TonyColemansbagofapples]

Not giving moss the benefit of the doubt here because I don't think this was his train of thought - but if he blows the whistle there while Phil's getting back to his feet, then Phil scores - does he have to pull it back for a pen?

Either way, this shouldn't be an issue as he can let play continue and has the benefit of a VAR team who should let him know it was a clear penalty, fuck knows why they didn't.

Surely you don't believe what you have just written!

"The benefit of a VAR team who should have let him know it was a clear penalty, fuck knows why they didn't"

How long have you been a blue? It happens week in week out. Has done for years. We all know why. The game is bent to fuck. That display by Moss tonight was as corrupt as it gets. Look at Fernandinho's face when he is booked.

Wait for the latter stages in CL, then it seriously goes up a gear. Lahoz or Felix Brych anyone?