delboy Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Never saw the incident as was listening on the radio but always funny to hear Wenger being all bitter and twisted and moaning about referees post match! But all the pundits and commentators are agreed the decision was harsh on Arsenal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Jerk Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Even so, he kicked it 1 second after the whistle. It wasn't like there was a few seconds that passed then he punted it away. Really harsh I thought.Definitely. The time between the whistle blowing and Van Persie taking a shot at goal just wasn't enough to warrant punishing. Play continues after the whistle has blown for offside all the time, and it is pretty clear that RVP took a genuine shot at goal, despite it being ballooned wide since it was son his weak foot. It would have been different if it was an intentional blast into the crowd. The referee really should have applied a bit of logic here.No time was wasted anyway. Ball boy had a ball in the hands Valdes pretty quickly. Terrible decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christy Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 I hate this 'use common sense' argument that gets trotted out half the time. The other half the time people say 'all we want is consistency'.The laws are the laws. They do not take into account if you are at the Camp Nou or at Kynoch Park. Commit a cautionable offence and you deserve a caution.Plus, FWIW I don't think RVP would have shot as hastily had he not heard the whistle. Were he onside then he would have had time to steady himself.However, that is hypothetical and is not the crux of my argument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain America Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Definitely. The time between the whistle blowing and Van Persie taking a shot at goal just wasn't enough to warrant punishing. Play continues after the whistle has blown for offside all the time, and it is pretty clear that RVP took a genuine shot at goal, despite it being ballooned wide since it was son his weak foot. It would have been different if it was an intentional blast into the crowd. The referee really should have applied a bit of logic here.No time was wasted anyway. Ball boy had a ball in the hands Valdes pretty quickly. Terrible decision.Ruined the game as well the post game stats are brutally against Arsenal so everyone can point to that as well now. I'd be interested to see the Barca shot on target total before the sending off to get a better idea of how they were doing.Also if RVP gets the chance Bendtner had right at the death, Arsenal are through. Shame it had such an effect on what was a pretty intense game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Jerk Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 If Chamakh had have had that chance right at the death, he would have scored it so good it would have been worth two goals. Yet, they brought in Big Nick instead of Big, erm... Marouane. For some crazy reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphas Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 The other half the time people say 'all we want is consistency'.I hate the consistency arguement. Each individual incident are separate from each other and should be treated and (if needs be) punished that way. Consistency is usually mentioned out of sour grapes when a decision doesn't go the way of someone's team.Refs need to get each individual decision correct not dish out a card to even things out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Jerk Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Ah, magical Barcelona. A footballing institution.Valdes did the same at around the same time too. They are all a bunch of horrid shitbags. Apart from Pique, who is a fine gent.Arsenal deserved to lose though. 0 shots. 0 shots on target. Nice one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delboy Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Bendtner gives it all the mouth then fluffs a great chance. Haven't seen it so can't comment exactly how good a chance it actually was.No wonder he's more likely to start in the Carling Cup than big games like this. It's all very well scoring a hat-trick against Leyton Orient but you need to do it against the big teams when you get an opportunity.Looking forward to Tottenham v Milan tomorrow night br interesting to see how 'arry plays it. Try and defend the lead or go out and try and get a second? I believe Mr Gattuso is staying in Italy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain America Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 First time I've seen this video and it's pretty funny, classic Chick Young proving he is the worst football journalist ever.YouTube - Chick v Walter - The Early Years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Jerk Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Bendtner gives it all the mouth then fluffs a great chance. Haven't seen it so can't comment exactly how good a chance it actually was.No wonder he's more likely to start in the Carling Cup than big games like this. It's all very well scoring a hat-trick against Leyton Orient but you need to do it against the big teams when you get an opportunity.I don't think it was that golden an opportunity, and I don't think RVP would have scored it either, as he isn't really known for his pace. Bendtner was too slow to the ball and was pressed pretty quickly. Perhaps an equally sized but quicker striker like Rooney or Torres would have scored it.I like Bendtner, but I don't think he's good enough to play for Arsenal, but he probably will play since RVP is so injury prone, and Chamakh gets 'tired'. Saying that, Chamakh was on the bench. Not bringing him on was a strange decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanette Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Genuinely happy for Spurs tonight. That was enjoyable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonie Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 My flatmate is a Spurs fan and became somewhat aggressive and animated throughout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranoid Android Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Boring match tonight. I only saw the second half though.Enjoyed last night obviously. Shit ref though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranoid Android Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Anyone aware of what Rivaldo has been up to of late?Having retired as a player he returned to Brazil last year and became president of his old Club. A few weeks ago he decided to come out of retirement and sign himself as a player, including getting photos photoshopped of him giving himself a contract, gurning, etc.http://footballsup.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Rivaldo-no-Mogi-em-2011.jpghttp://footballsup.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/f_32705.jpghttp://footballsup.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/rivaldo3.jpgThen, to make things even weirder, he's loaned himself to Sao Paulo, for whom he then scored with a lovely finish on his debut.YouTube - Rivaldo scores Golazo on Sao Paolo debut v Linenese 4/02/2011Any Rivaldo post wouldn't be complete without this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 First time I've seen this video and it's pretty funny, classic Chick Young proving he is the worst football journalist ever.YouTube - Chick v Walter - The Early YearsI found this genuinely hilarious. Megalols. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Of Fudge Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Anyone aware of what Rivaldo has been up to of late?Having retired as a player he returned to Brazil last year and became president of his old Club. A few weeks ago he decided to come out of retirement and sign himself as a player, including getting photos photoshopped of him giving himself a contract, gurning, etc.must spread, etc, but that's brilliant. the fatherly way that he's looking at himself proudly as he signs the contact: lolz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Anyone aware of what Rivaldo has been up to of late?Having retired as a player he returned to Brazil last year and became president of his old Club. A few weeks ago he decided to come out of retirement and sign himself as a player, including getting photos photoshopped of him giving himself a contract, gurning, etc.http://footballsup.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Rivaldo-no-Mogi-em-2011.jpghttp://footballsup.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/f_32705.jpghttp://footballsup.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/rivaldo3.jpgThen, to make things even weirder, he's loaned himself to Sao Paulo, for whom he then scored with a lovely finish on his debut.YouTube - Rivaldo scores Golazo on Sao Paolo debut v Linenese 4/02/2011Any Rivaldo post wouldn't be complete without this That's a brilliant news story, like something I'd make up in my head whilst playing Championship Manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 That Rivaldo stuff is absolutely immense. Well played sir, well played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidm Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Any recommendations on where to watch the Rangers game tonight? I was supposed to watch it with my Rangers supporting friend, but he's bailed on me. A place where I won't be surrounded by idiots would be nice.I just quite fancy watching a game of football in the pub, before anyone gets all self-righteous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorge Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Any recommendations on where to watch the Rangers game tonight? I was supposed to watch it with my Rangers supporting friend, but he's bailed on me. A place where I won't be surrounded by idiots would be nice.I just quite fancy watching a game of football in the pub, before anyone gets all self-righteous.Good luck, ho ho..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidm Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 I've found somewhere! It's not a pub, admittedly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 President suspended over village team bid for Barcelona's Lionel Messi | Football | guardian.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Ooft! What a time to score the winner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootray Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Dicks. Seems to be the lid on our slim top 6 chances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain America Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 2 points of 4th now with a game in hand. Yas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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