One of the worst calls ever? I mean, come on.The bigger picture is that the penalty was one of the worst calls you'll ever see
I don't know how itchy the trigger finger was. Obvious pullback and obvious elbow to the head did not give the ref a lot of wiggle room to leave Holding on the pitch.That kind of foul goes without a yellow very frequently. Two players grabbing at each other while fighting for a ball at the halfway line, no kind of break on. You see referees let it slide early in the match very commonly.
The bigger picture is that the penalty was one of the worst calls you'll ever see and the referee basically reacted to the criticism not by thinking "OK, lets settle this match down and try to make sure I'm not the story" but by having any itchy trigger finger. Holding acted like a moron for the second yellow and he only has himself to blame but the referee certainly played his part in the match degenerating.
The penalty was a bit tacky, but Cedric does turn his back to Son and just slam into him.That kind of foul goes without a yellow very frequently. Two players grabbing at each other while fighting for a ball at the halfway line, no kind of break on. You see referees let it slide early in the match very commonly.
The bigger picture is that the penalty was one of the worst calls you'll ever see and the referee basically reacted to the criticism not by thinking "OK, lets settle this match down and try to make sure I'm not the story" but by having any itchy trigger finger. Holding acted like a moron for the second yellow and he only has himself to blame but the referee certainly played his part in the match degenerating.
Anyone have a clip of Holding's first yellow? I Can't track one down.
@Morgan's Magic Snowplow , it's a pen call that usually doesn't get blown, but it's not wrong. Clearly some contact and the reason it's not usually given is that it's not usually seen. Ref was on top of it. Shame for Arsenal it's not John Moss out there today.
Similar things happen like 15-20 times a match. Have you ever actually watched what happens during a corner kick or a cross into a congested box? More often than not, somebody is being pushed or barged into in order to throw off their leap.One of the worst calls ever? I mean, come on.
Condescend much? But, nope never watched soccer. At WORST all 5 commentators (2 at game, 3 in booth) said it was *maybe* a bit weak, but go off with your "one of worst calls ever" hyperbole.Similar things happen like 15-20 times a match. Have you ever actually watched what happens during a corner kick or a cross into a congested box? More often than not, somebody is being pushed or barged into in order to throw off their leap.
Shocker, commentators defending referees.Condescend much? But, nope never watched soccer. At WORST all 5 commentators (2 at game, 3 in booth) said it was *maybe* a bit weak, but go off with your "one of worst calls ever" hyperbole.
No argument about corners, but it's apples to oranges, as the foul occurred during open play. Anything goes on corners for sure.Similar things happen like 15-20 times a match. Have you ever actually watched what happens during a corner kick or a cross into a congested box? More often than not, somebody is being pushed or barged into in order to throw off their leap.
If White is healthy enough to play 90 minutes, its not a big loss. If White is still hurt, its a huge loss as Tomiyasu will have to play CB and then we'll have to start Cedric and Tavares at the fullbacks.Not being snarky here, but how big of a loss is Holding for the next match?