Something is going on.
What it is, is debatable, but something is off
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Competition Is It Match Fixing?
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Something is going on.
What it is, is debatable, but something is off
Is it a coincidence Jared Gillett referees Newcastle v West Ham after he did not give us a penalty in the last minute v Leeds?
I'm not the type for conspiracy theories but I would not be shocked if he gave a non pen/red in West Hams favour.
I'm not the type for conspiracy theories but I would not be shocked if he gave a non pen/red in West Hams favour.
I'd be shocked if that game ends and nothing head scratching by the ref happened.
I think we need to riot if he does. I genuinely think we need to riot
Well, well, well…you said it.
Name me a single game where this isn't the case?
United’s second goal confirmed for me what I’ve long suspected about match fixing. I know it’s Forest, so fuck them etc,
However, if the defender had controlled the ball between his hand and body like that before kicking it to safety, it’s a nailed on penalty for United.
If Mbuemo hadn’t controlled it between his hand and body then there’s no way they score that second goal.
VAR saw it, the pundits all saw it, refs always go with VAR on those calls…so why did that gurning buffoon stick with his original gaffe? It guaranteed United 3rd place and there will have been serious money involved in that outcome for their season whether through betting, extra reward for league position, a revitalised United as a “major force” for selling Sky’s product for next season… or a combination of all 3.
However, if the defender had controlled the ball between his hand and body like that before kicking it to safety, it’s a nailed on penalty for United.
If Mbuemo hadn’t controlled it between his hand and body then there’s no way they score that second goal.
VAR saw it, the pundits all saw it, refs always go with VAR on those calls…so why did that gurning buffoon stick with his original gaffe? It guaranteed United 3rd place and there will have been serious money involved in that outcome for their season whether through betting, extra reward for league position, a revitalised United as a “major force” for selling Sky’s product for next season… or a combination of all 3.
Between this being upheld as a goal and the Saucek handball being missed by the ref and the VAR saying not clear and obvious , so no penalty I have completely give up on common sense ever utilized in football .
The game is screwed simply because the officials have tied themselves into knots with convoluted rules and "processes", and no one has the courage to put their hands up and say we have got this wrong and we need to correct things .
They have taken a fairly simple game and made it harder to understand than the NFL .
Very , very sad situation .
the ref in the United game needs striking off - he has deliberately gone against the laws of the game
Don’t forget twice kicking at Bruno’s head whilst Bruno was on the ground - got a yellow for that. Romero would be looking at a 10 match ban
There is something not right. Just shows an incredible lack of consistency throughout the season predominantly to our detriment.
The amount of cards we seem to get is a fucking outrage.
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Don't blame the ref , he could have unsighted but VAR is there for exactly that reason .
While I don't believe in the corruption angle , you have to think there may have been some inherent bias involved .
If no bias then clearly should never be in the VAR seat again , there has to be consequences .
Yes, it is the refereeing that isn't fit for it
Thankfully Newcastle demolished them so even Gillett and VAR could not save them.
I don't go in for the whole corruption narrative
But that decision was farcical
Stone wall penalty
I think referee's are certainly inclined to give decisions that lead to the result that they expect they should see happen
So if an underdog is leading at Old Trafford or Anfield and there's a last minute penalty shout for the home team they'll give it without thinking
We've been on such a bad run that the expected result in most games is that we will lose
So if an underdog is leading at Old Trafford or Anfield and there's a last minute penalty shout for the home team they'll give it without thinking
We've been on such a bad run that the expected result in most games is that we will lose