LIVE! Match discussion 2014/15

[NorwayFB]

Ulloa does like the amateur dramatics....

I thought it was pretty good. 9,0 - 9,2 - 9,5 from the Norwegian jury!

 

[MARKakaJIM]

Contact doesn't automatically mean it's a foul and because Sakho goes around him and takes the shot you can't give the free kick at all. The only way the ref can give a free kick is if he denies him the chance to score and he doesn't so for me it should have been play on and play from the ball hitting the post.

I've not said that contact is automatically a foul, but the contact in this situation is significant enough to warrant a foul, if that's you as Sakho running past someone and feeling that level of contact you wouldn't be telling the ref not to worry about it because he didn't hit you that hard. The fact that Sakho has gone past him is completely irrelevant to whether or not it's a foul, it gives the opportunity for the referee to play an advantage but the incident is still a foul, i think the referee's biggest issue is that he's blown up so quickly he doesn't get chance to see how it develops or really think about the punishment for Fabianski.

If it were me i think i'd have allowed play to continue as Sakho was still through and in control of the ball, him hitting the post isn't anyone's fault other than his own so he's just wasted his advantage, then i book Fabianski at the next opportunity for the foul.

 

[YoungWolf]

If it were me i think i'd have allowed play to continue as Sakho was still through and in control of the ball, him hitting the post isn't anyone's fault other than his own so he's just wasted his advantage, then i book Fabianski at the next opportunity for the foul.

Having thought about it this is my view too. The ref blew before he even shot though, so I can see why he gave the red card.

 

[FrankMunro-371]

Benteke looks a class above anyone else on the pitch.

 

[slink]

I've not said that contact is automatically a foul, but the contact in this situation is significant enough to warrant a foul, if that's you as Sakho running past someone and feeling that level of contact you wouldn't be telling the ref not to worry about it because he didn't hit you that hard. The fact that Sakho has gone past him is completely irrelevant to whether or not it's a foul, it gives the opportunity for the referee to play an advantage but the incident is still a foul, i think the referee's biggest issue is that he's blown up so quickly he doesn't get chance to see how it develops or really think about the punishment for Fabianski.

If it were me i think i'd have allowed play to continue as Sakho was still through and in control of the ball, him hitting the post isn't anyone's fault other than his own so he's just wasted his advantage, then i book Fabianski at the next opportunity for the foul.

I can see where you're coming from but for me as soon as Sakho goes around him and stays on his feet then there's the advantage and it's up to him to go and score. I didn't think Fabianski tried to take him out either so i think a yellow would have been harsh but i could understand coming back to book him because there was contact but in my opinion you play on.

 

[MARKakaJIM]

Surely the use of words/phrases 'advantage' and 'play on' suggest you think it was actually a foul?

 

[MARKakaJIM]

Good keeping from Kasper there.

 

[FrankMunro-371]

Benteke looks a class above anyone else on the pitch.

And then he misses a sitter....

 

[Alan]

Leicester have truly gone over a cliff since the win at United.

 

[FrankMunro-371]

The quality of football on view at Villa Park is not all that great.

 

[FrankMunro-371]

If Aston Villa showed a little more intent then this game is theirs for the taking.

 

[FrankMunro-371]

Great run by Agbonlahor, and a fine finish by Hutton. 2 - 1 Villa.

 

[slink]

Surely the use of words/phrases 'advantage' and 'play on' suggest you think it was actually a foul?

No they suggest that there is contact but once Sakho goes around him and has the chance to score then there is no free kick to be given. If there was more contact that stopped him going through then it becomes a foul in my opinion.

 

[NorwayFB]

Ah there it is,finally a red!

 

[NorwayFB]

I was sure Hutton would get it btw.Not so.

 

[YoungWolf]

Why was Konchesky sent off? And why wasn't Hutton?!!

 

[MARKakaJIM]

Why was Konchesky sent off? And why wasn't Hutton?!!

Shit haircut? He looks weird with hair, should've stayed bald.

 

[FrankMunro-371]

Foxes talk in meltdown about both their teams performance and the sending off.

 

[YoungWolf]

Agreed :icon_lol:

 

[NorwayFB]

Why was Konchesky sent off? And why wasn't Hutton?!!

I'm guessing Pawson asked his 4th official for advice.