Seen as one incident I'd agree with you but when you see all the incidents in context you can see it's clearly deliberate. The blocking of runs, pulling players over, late tackles, pushing and shoving off the ball was all let go by the ref. If he'd have stamped on it early then Cardiff would've been forced to play against our faster flowing football. If they'd have carried on Ralls, Peltier and Morrison would've all been given reds.
Having said all that, we weren't at the races, not bullied just not accurate with the passing or shooting opportunities we created. Bright had one he scooped over the bar as did Jota and Saiss scuffed his effort from the edge of the box with the 'keeper to beat after a delicious ball from Bright.
We were slack all over the place for large portions of the game, simple passes going astray, slow decision making in defence and on the ball, Doc reverting to type and Doyglas getting kicked to ribbons.
I think Zahore was the difference, he held the ball up, played people in and had a physical presence we lacked with Bonatini.
We got punished for two mistakes but in truth Cardiff had two other very good chances to score and Ruddy saved well. We had several chances but until Cav came on we weren't great in stretching their full backs or centre backs.
Everybody loses games and I think the 4 teams we've played so far will all be top six and I think we are better than all of them. Just didn't click yesterday but that happens.
