No mention of spurs players being in the area in the goal kick for the third? Shambles of decisions against us this year
Did that really happen? Got a video of the incident?
There is no point in criticising Lamela for what he's done today because it's clearly what the authorities want the game to be like by the decisions they make.
We hear these platitudes about simulation and diving, but when one player gets elbowed in the throat and doesn't go down, he doesn't get backed by the officials. His opponent gets brushed in the cheek and goes down like a sack of shit, and gets rewarded for it.
It is unprofessional of players not to do what Lamela did today because the league have shown by their actions that this is what they want to see and what they will reward.
Very good post. Sadly, you'll see a United player given red for 'play acting' twice or kicking the ball away or something like that way before you'll see they admit to what you're saying is true.
It's the inconsistencies. I am quite sure if Pogba elbowed Kane out of nowhere and Kane just stood there before giving him a bit back..and Pogba went to ground, Pogba would get the red card and Kane would get a yellow and be applauded for the tough english no-nonsense approach in the media. It's not because Kane is a media darling, it's just deep rooted biases that runs through every referee in the league, from the pressure above. Anthony Taylor is no outlier.
I see player standing in front of free kicks so it's not to be taken quickly. Is this even allowed? Wouldn't Maguire be booked if he did this on their goal? Didn't Matic get booked for this last season? I feel like Lingard has been booked for it a bunch too. Moura and Lamela did this every time they fouled us today and ref did nothing. Just didn't bother. Another thing is kicking the ball away or throw it in the air, it's not punished anymore unless of course a ref decides hey technically it's the rules and I really want the game to go this way right now.