GWT: PL Matchweek (mostly) 32 & 33 - not the Ndombele thread

[hatterson]

The majority of that figures bicep is in the red area....

 

[Blender]

The majority of that figures bicep is in the red area....

...and it hit Azpilicueta in the green area. Not even comparable to the one today, so I don't see why you are using it as a point of comparison.

 

[hatterson]

...and it hit Azpilicueta in the green area. Not even comparable to the one today, so I don't see why you are using it as a point of comparison.

Maybe I’m remembering it wrong, but I thought it was basically the dead middle of his bicep.

 

[Blender]

Maybe I’m remembering it wrong, but I thought it was basically the dead middle of his bicep.

It's touching the blue of his jersey and the captain's armband. Obviously the ball is big so it also touched below the jersey, but that is not a handball under the current rules and doesn't require a judgement call like the one today.

 

[Jersey Fresh]

The Azpilicueta one yesterday also should have been a penalty, especially with that sailing into the net if it didn't hit his arm...

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

The Azpilicueta one yesterday also should have been a penalty, especially with that sailing into the net if it didn't hit his arm...

There is a referee call to complain about yesterday, but that sure as f*** ain't it

If that had been Angelo Ogbonna instead of Azpilicueta, you absolutely would not be saying this

 

[Jersey Fresh]

Okay.

Lol saw the edit. No, sorry. That ball plain as day was not on the sleeve, though that might make you guys feel good to say over an over. Even the still posted shows that.

 

[Blender]

There is a referee call to complain about yesterday, but that sure as f*** ain't it

If that had been Angelo Ogbonna instead of Azpilicueta, you absolutely would not be saying this

Yea that red card was disgusting, the lack of handball was 100% the correct call based on the rules.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

In addition to not being a handball per the rule, it also wasn't on target lol, so it sure as heck wasn't "sailing into the net"

 

[Jersey Fresh]

In addition to not being a handball per the rule, it also wasn't on target lol, so it sure as heck wasn't "sailing into the net"

What the hell are you talking about? Not only was it on target, it nearly made it on target even with his deflection.

You guys got all the calls yesterday it's cool, just accept it.

 

[Blender]

That is a brutal dive. Should be a yellow for diving, not a penalty.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

What the hell are you talking about? Not only was it on target, it nearly made it on target even with his deflection.

You guys got all the calls yesterday it's cool, just accept it.

I literally just rewatched it multiple times - if it hadn't hit Azpi, it would've AT BEST hit the post, and I think would've gone just wide. It wasn't on target.

The deflection almost made it an OG, but if Azpi hadn't been there it most definitely would not have gone in

The red call was obviously bullshit, and I said so at the time! But gimme a break on this one dude. It would've been an absurd penalty to give, and I know you know that

 

[Blender]

What the hell are you talking about? Not only was it on target, it nearly made it on target even with his deflection.

You guys got all the calls yesterday it's cool, just accept it.

If they had given a penalty for that it would have been one of the worst calls of the season. It hit his arm above the sleeve, his arm was down at his side in a natural position, it deflected relatively close to him, and he tried to move his arm out of the way. That should never be a penalty.

 

[AB13]

Someone like Leicester or something should throw like to 50 to 60 million on Matheus Pereira. He's the best attainable player for that role that won't be chased by the big big clubs. So skillfull and creative, 9 goals and 5 assists this season.

 

[Blender]

LOL West Brom...

 

[hatterson]

Watching the Wolves/Burnley highlights and Traore only getting a yellow is exactly why players flop like they’re shot whenever they get touched in the face.

If the Burnley player drops after the push to the face, it’s a clear red. Instead, he doesn’t act and what should be a red by rules is just a yellow and it doesn’t count as a “clear and obvious error”

Compare it to say Martial on Lamela. If Lamela stays up and they push a bit more, they both get yellows. Instead he acts like he was shot and Martial (rightly) gets sent off.

 

[hatterson]

Also finally saw the Shaw handball claim. Not really sure why there’s controversy. That’s about as natural a position as you can possibly hope for.

 

[S E P H]

That Shaw play was most definitely a handball. His hands were in adduction position, but not on his side or behind his back. They were at least a half metre away and why it deserved one.

 

[hatterson]

Having your arms behind your back or glued to your side is fundamentally not a natural position when doing anything athletic.

 

[robertmac43]

I feel for @robertmac43. Poor BHA draws Chelsea midweek then goes out and loses to Sheffield.

Luckily for me I was moving during the game and had the final score spoiled to me. Didn't watch the full recording this time around.....

 

[Say Hey Kid]

Are Henry and Shearer the 2 best PL players ever?

 

[The Abusement Park]

Are Henry and Shearer the 2 best PL players ever?

They're definitely in the conversation. But I feel like there are a few players who are definitely in the conversation with them. Rooney, Aguero, Gerrard, Lampard, D. Silva all have pretty legitimate cases as well.

 

[Evilo]

Vieira. Yaya Touré.

 

[les Habs]

They're definitely in the conversation. But I feel like there are a few players who are definitely in the conversation with them. Rooney, Aguero, Gerrard, Lampard, D. Silva all have pretty legitimate cases as well.

Keane, Giggs, Scholes?

 

[Savant]

Are Henry and Shearer the 2 best PL players ever?

Henry is 1. I don’t think Shearer is 2