May 6 Matchweek Thread
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Holding's first yellow was also his third at-least borderline cardable offense in the first 25 minutes. It was in part a booking for persistent infringement.
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.
@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.
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.
I'll give you the penalty being on the perplexing side. I don't think it was the worst call I've ever seen, but I could see myself saying differently if I owned a red hoodie instead of a navy blue one.
The penalty was a bit tacky, but Cedric does turn his back to Son and just slam into him.
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.
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.
Arsenal still in driver's seat for 4th, so you'll be okay.
Shocker, commentators defending referees.
It was a terrible call. I'm not trying to condescend, just looking for some honesty from Spurs fans.
In any case, time for Arsenal to sub off Saka, Odegaard, and get ready for Newcastle.
No argument about corners, but it's apples to oranges, as the foul occurred during open play. Anything goes on corners for sure.
Not being snarky here, but how big of a loss is Holding for the next match?
I think the only Spurs player to worry about wrt YC accumulation is Dav. He's sitting on 4 YCs and 5 is an a 1 game suspension. Maybe sub Davies to avoid a second yellow?
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.