West Ham - post match thread

[marco]

Just watched the incident on YouTube. I don't think he'll get a ban. There's a tangke of arms before it, and you could argue that Aguero is moving his arm forcefully as he's expecting Reid's arm to be there. No way will he be banned for that. It actually looks worse on the initial viewing as Reid's arm is swinging a little as well.

Anyway, no blue tinted specs from me, as if he'd thrown an elbow I would have called for a ban myself, but it isn't that bad.

correct^^^

 

[Stevieatlasblue]

If you look closely, initially Reid has Aguero's arm which Aguero pulls free. At that moment the ball is played up to them and Reid comes over the top and Sergio protects himself with both arms and ducks. At the same time Reids own arm make a sharp movement behind Sergio. The arm movement by Reid gives the illusion, in some shots, that the arm movement of Aguero is much more pronounced than it is. Imagine someone is jumping on your back and you know it's coming - head comes forward and arms go out sideways horizontally - elbows up. Marriner is looking straight at it about 6yds away - he didn't give it a second look. No foul; no intent; no ban.

I hope your on the panel.

 

[laserblue]

If Marriner reports that he saw the incident, and he'll be hard pressed not to as he was 6 yards away with a clear view, then the authorities will be able to do fuck all, despite the rag agenda.

Most of us will remember Webb in a similar position in the Balotelli/Parker incident. He didn't even give a foul but Mario had to undergo trial by media, Webb changed his story to say he hadn't seen the incident and Mario got a 3 match ban.

 

[Len Rum]

Great performance, comfortable win APART FROM 30 MINUTES IN THE SECOND HALF

Edited.

 

[Stevieatlasblue]

He never touched his face. Not even close

I think you're right after seeing it again..Will he get banned on the video evidence?

 

[moggymoz]

Cheers bud. Just amazed by what I saw today. Not perfect, by any stretch, but you could see what we're trying to do.

The first half was exquisite... Second not so, but it will come ;)

 

[roj]

Missed the Sunderland game. Ace to see everyone again. Such fun :) Shame we lost whathisname but he never piped up anyway.

 

[Mike N]

I loved the way we won back possession of the ball in the first half.

 

[Cheesy]

According to the Sky player ratings we weren't that much better than West Ham.

 

[worsleyweb]

Agreed - best fans in London

Always liked West Ham but saw some real dicks amongst their support today.
Went to Mary ds to collect something afterwards and it was very green street as they walked out. Load of absolute dickeads singing "same old West Ham - taking the piss". Thought them days were long gone.