ViewsFromTheMiddle Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 The rolling over and over and over from Power was laughable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 3 hours ago, TigerTedd said: There shouldn’t be polarisation though. The rules should be clear. The laws are clear. The referee's opinion is paramount in matters of (eg) foul play, what constitutes unsporting behaviour and so on. The rules aren't clear to those who haven't read them. See Lineker, Shearer, Savage et al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanish Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 9 minutes ago, AndyinLiverpool said: The laws are clear. The referee's opinion is paramount in matters of (eg) foul play, what constitutes unsporting behaviour and so on. The rules aren't clear to those who haven't read them. See Lineker, Shearer, Savage et al. in context this was about whether VAR would be effective, I don't believe it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 8 hours ago, David said: Was all Pep Someone else pushes Cook and all his temper is aimed at the player? Pep just flapping around like a McGregor v Mayweather press conference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 17 minutes ago, Spanish said: in context this was about whether VAR would be effective, I don't believe it is The laws of the game rarely deal with black-and-white decisions. Even in the case of offsides, officials are asked to decide on the extent to which an 'offender' is or isn't interfering with play. Those who expect VAR to solve 'problems' such as 'wrong' decisions, inconsistent refereeing and so on, I believe fundamentally misunderstand (perhaps wilfully in the case of some media oraganisations) the basic role of a referee in football. Where subjectivity is concerned, and that is in the majority of situations, the referee is the ONLY arbiter of what is right and what is not. As I have stated elsewhere, I don't think VAR is for the game or the fans. It's for the media. It that sense, it's already shown to be extremely effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTedd Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 4 hours ago, AndyinLiverpool said: The laws of the game rarely deal with black-and-white decisions. Even in the case of offsides, officials are asked to decide on the extent to which an 'offender' is or isn't interfering with play. Those who expect VAR to solve 'problems' such as 'wrong' decisions, inconsistent refereeing and so on, I believe fundamentally misunderstand (perhaps wilfully in the case of some media oraganisations) the basic role of a referee in football. Where subjectivity is concerned, and that is in the majority of situations, the referee is the ONLY arbiter of what is right and what is not. As I have stated elsewhere, I don't think VAR is for the game or the fans. It's for the media. It that sense, it's already shown to be extremely effective. But one of the main arguments the pundits have against var is that it should result in clearer cut decisions and therefore result in less talking points. And pundits make their money off talking points. Mat the minute it’s a bit of a fad and it’s not perfect. In a year or so it will be better, it’ll all be a lot less interesting, and the pundits will end up with less contentious decisions to talk about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 27 minutes ago, TigerTedd said: But one of the main arguments the pundits have against var is that it should result in clearer cut decisions and therefore result in less talking points. And pundits make their money off talking points. Mat the minute it’s a bit of a fad and it’s not perfect. In a year or so it will be better, it’ll all be a lot less interesting, and the pundits will end up with less contentious decisions to talk about. I wouldn’t bet on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViewsFromTheMiddle Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Flabbergasted Conte hasn't gone with a proper striker tonight. Come on Barca. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Where's Fabregas off to? Was waving good bye before a balls been kicked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 10 minutes in, fairly predictable. Barcelona happy to retain possession going nowhere in midfield, Chelsea even happier to let them then break on any mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 10 minutes later you would think you’ve just watched the first 10 on repeat. What time is Coronation Street on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Umtiti living up to his name, touched in the chest, grabs face and goes down like he’s been tasered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViewsFromTheMiddle Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Preston 1 up at Villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Willian hit the post twice, Chelsea looking most likely to score here, team selection spot on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Sums the game up. 75% possession and not a single shot on target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagerbob Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 A game between one english side with 0 english players, and a foreign side.. generates all the interest... and a near on full championship program does not gets no mention. i thought id tuned into talk sport for a moment. In other news... take Adomah and Grealish out of the Villa side, and they become very ordinary. Currently losing at home to Preston. 2 defeats on the bounce. yes please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Only game on the telebox, can hardly call it that either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoetheRam Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 1 minute ago, David said: Only game on the telebox, can hardly call it that either! Bayern - Besiktas on Freeview. Decent first half. For a team of mercenaries Besiktas look half capable. Or would if not down to 10 men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 10 minutes ago, David said: Sums the game up. 75% possession and not a single shot on target. You are surely not going to start all that 'possession doesn't matter, goals win matches' guff again, are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViewsFromTheMiddle Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Nice try Hazard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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