The Michael Oliver Penalty Thread

[Champions Again Ole Ole]

So we only got 4 in 2018/19 but 11 in 2019/20

A conspiracy theorist might say that in 2018/19 we were in the running to win the league all season whereas we trailled badly in 2019/20 so we were denied pens when we were a threat to winning the league but allowed them when we weren't.

But that would mean the league is bent, so that can't be true.

how ridiculous do you sound? The league is now bent because we got penalties? Grow up

 

[RadcliffeRick]

Both were penalties unfortunately in today's game. First one was harsh and i wouldn't give it, but this is what football has become. The second one is just plain daft from Leeds new signing

Not daft, just following the script

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

So is it John’s son, Sam, who plays for SCUM?

No idea, sorry!

 

[the-ecstacy-of-eight]

Both were penalties unfortunately in today's game. First one was harsh and i wouldn't give it, but this is what football has become. The second one is just plain daft from Leeds new signing

Exactly what I said when I saw them, "modern day penalties" is my descriptor for them both, but it's the inconsistency surrounding these sort of decisions, especially the first one, which frustrates the most.

The second one used to be called "diving" but since Shearer/Wright/etc became "analysts" the stigma of cheating has disappeared and it's all become about "he felt a touch and had every right to go down to give the ref. a decision to make", I still call it cheating but I'm probably in a minority.

 

[I'm With Stupid]

It'd also be interesting to record the score and time when the penalty is given. Obviously a penalty at 0-0 at the end of the game has more impact than one where the team is already 2-0 up.

 

[r.soleofsalford]

Last season you got 11 penalties

I think he was looking at the year before.

 

[Gazza]

how ridiculous do you sound? The league is now bent because we got penalties? Grow up

Correct, it was ridiculous, everyone knows the leagues been bent for years.

 

[dave_blue12]

how ridiculous do you sound? The league is now bent because we got penalties? Grow up

By all means disagree but no need for insults.

You can fuck off :)

Twat !

It's easy isn't it. Now try arguing the point.

 

[Eds]

Trent's arm was close to his body while the other guy's arm was extended and in an abnormal position, entirely different situations. Blame the refs and rules for Trent decision, but he got the one last night spot on.

Think you might want to go to Specsavers

 

[leo_city]

Both were penalties unfortunately in today's game. First one was harsh and i wouldn't give it, but this is what football has become. The second one is just plain daft from Leeds new signing

Exactly, we have to accept these are just given as pens now. Difference is obviously when we play Pool at Anfield the ref is blind and VAR machines are off.