You should let play go and use the resources you have available, linesman, VAR etc.
None of these are relevant in the case where Grealish doesnt get the ball first (which he mistakenly thought was the case). VAR can’t go back and give City a free kick.
You can’t acknowledge that its VARs fault and then suggest that its something sinister with the on field ref lol
I’m actually going to go against the grain a little bit here, but I think the reaction to Hooper’s mistake yesterday is overblown. The advantage rule is complicated to implement, a ref has about one second to assess the entire field AND try predict which outcome (playing on or a free kick) is more advantageous. In comparison, a ref in rugby has like 30-40 seconds to weigh up the decision. He clearly misread that Grealish was favorite to get the ball, and seeminly second guessed himself and reacted to that. He also gestured that the foul had been committed, and some are arguing that he may have blown his whistle initially. If that’s the case, you have to stop play.
Of course its a mistake, no debate. But that’s the definition of human error, and understandable imo. Its very different than having multiple refs with access to infinite replays, camera angles and slow-motion, and still getting it wrong.
Pretty niche topic, but for those that are environmentally conscious, The State of the Cryosphere 2023 report was published yesterday and its a seriously concerning read about our polar regions. About as close to a scientific consensus as you’ll get, with researchers from various disciplines basically unanimously agreeing that the 2°C warming threshold is way too high.
Scary considering our world leaders are, at best, are targeting 1.5°C. And at worst, are pretending that this isn’t even a real problem
We spend most of the time compressing the opposition team into their own third. Honestly struggling to think of another team that would value this less than us
Almost certainly less because its a business likley operating at a net loss
Yeah, if anything it sounds like he’s trying to deflect from the idea of returning to Italy at the end of the season
Everton hiding behind the furniture in fear too
Nah this pity goal stuff should’ve ended after the Bournemouth penalty. He needs to earn it like everyone else. He’s getting chances, he’ll eventually score through merit lol
No chance
Not only are the values likely guesses, but we all know that wages are becoming increasingly incentivised through bonuses, the terms and conditions of which aren’t public either.
Why don’t all lower table clubs just follow the City model? Are they stupid?
Built from the ground up, with nothing more than just a few billion pounds investment
Myles looks exhausted
I’ll be surprised if Douglas Luiz doesn’t have some sort of break clause in his new contract. He had a lot of leverage when he signed
Just realized douglas luiz was at City lol
Regarding centre midfield squad building: Jorginho out of contract, and surely time to move Partey on (for what little we’ll get). Elneny too, but not like he has much of a role. I can’t see us buying two midfielders. Douglas Luiz and Patino?
Im surprised Chelsea is so high, they’ve typically had a lot of sterile possession and often win the xG each game. I wonder if the spurs game maybe shifts them quite considerably
So glad Kane is no longer a spud so I can actually feel comfortable saying what an exceptional footballer that guy is
Nope, there is nothing in that incident that would allow VAR to intervene. They can’t overturn a free kick (or lack thereof) or advantage. VAR is literally irrelevant to this specific case, no matter what decision Hooper makes