Did you hear mark cluttenburg (pretty sure that’s the wrong spelling) talking about it- saying its not a red because there was no direct contact and he has slid in front of him rather than into him? Interesting.So full speed 2 footed flying lunges are no longer a red?
Yeah, was an interesting take on it. Although whenever have you heard a referee pundit/guest disagree with the onfield decision?Did you hear mark cluttenburg (pretty sure that’s the wrong spelling) talking about it- saying its not a red because there was no direct contact and he has slid in front of him rather than into him? Interesting.
I agree. I would have probably gone red. I get where he’s coming from- but it’s something I feel a player would say to me (if you get what I mean)Yeah, was an interesting take on it. Although whenever have you heard a referee pundit/guest disagree with the onfield decision?
That is MC trying to find the best excuse possible.
Yes he did slide... After flying through the air for 5 meters before hitting the floor and sliding
Agreed! Being a Brighton fan myself, I think we did quite well actually. Only problem is Yves Bissouma racking up too many yellows!Haven't seen any replays, but not convinced it was a foul by Mason Mount just outside the Brighton penalty area shortly before Brighton's 90th minute equaliser. No complaints about the result though, Brighton deserved a point at least and Chelsea were poor for most of the game.
Commentary team said it was his 5th yellow in 8 games and tonight was his first game back following a ban Looks a hell of a player though!Agreed! Being a Brighton fan myself, I think we did quite well actually. Only problem is Yves Bissouma racking up too many yellows!
Agreed.He got away with it because he lunged in front of Lamptey rather than at him. Any significant kind of contact and he would have been off.
One of the "what does the game expect" things, and I honestly don't think anyone outside of referees expects a red there simply because he hasn't made contact. Had that lunge made contact with Lamptey everyone would be expecting to see red.
Yes, that’s right! He’s just come back from a ban. He is a brilliant player although he had a sexual assault case against him recently so whenever he has a good game, that’s all everyone talks aboutCommentary team said it was his 5th yellow in 8 games and tonight was his first game back following a ban Looks a hell of a player though!
He got away with it because he lunged in front of Lamptey rather than at him. Any significant kind of contact and he would have been off.
One of the "what does the game expect" things, and I honestly don't think anyone outside of referees expects a red there simply because he hasn't made contact. Had that lunge made contact with Lamptey everyone would be expecting to see red.