You mean the tackle that was actually carded and punished? We see borderline red tackles every game. Sometimes its a red, sometimes they aren’t, and sometimes they make a mistake. Havertz’ one wasn’t the only tackle that gameweek that could have been given a red but wasn’t. The point is that while I could understand a red being given, a yellow for it is not anywhere near as massive a blunder as not sending off a player for deliberately striking an opponent in the back of the head.
“Not used his arm as a weapon”… Jesus fucking christ. Does Chuck Norris have to parachute onto the pitch, sub in for Bruno, only to karate chop Jorginho in the throat for VAR to think its worthy of a red?
Where the fuck was this energy when Casemiro was sent off for slightly forcefully grabbing someones shirt collar? I don’t rememeber weaponized arms being part of the equation then.
I loved the introduction of VAR, but it just clearly shows us that these refs are just making up the rules as they go along, and no amount of tech is going to fix that
Yes. Adjusted for inflation, the amount Chelsea spent under Abromovich is insane even compared to City.
Intent isn’t, and has not been for a very long time, a requirement for a red. It can increase the seriousness of the challenge, but intent is in no way required for a red. The reason why is obvious: how do you prove intent? The most important factor for the refs is to consider wether the player is acting reckless and/or endangering his opponent. Rashford isn’t being reckless here, but planting your studs in your opponents ankle is dangerous regardless of wether he intended to do it or not.
I think its harsh, but claiming it is BS because he didn’t intend to do it just shows a complete misunderstanding of the rules.
Reckless, no. Dangerous, absolutely. I think the red is harsh, but planting your studs in your opponents ankle is dangerous regardless of wether you intended to do it or not
Newcastle makes it so easy to dislike them. Not only are they now owned by perhaps the worst regime on the planet, but their team is also filled with dirty cunts.