Rorshach Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 3 minutes ago, polishgenius said: It's true that there's never gonna be a genuinely objective answer here. But the reason I think Jota's yellow was okay but Skipp's should be a stonewall red is that, even if there's no actual intent to injure, Skipp is only going to make that movement if there's a player he's competing with, and he should be aware that making that movement carries the risk of stamping on his opponent. Thus, recklessness. Whereas Jota was making a move with the assumption that no-one was there. Thus, inattention. Inattention can still be reckless, hence I wouldn't fly off the handle over a red, but they're not the same thing. Think I see where you're coming from, though in this case I'd argue that Jota's kick is a foul in itself - the high kick. Sure, nobody's around, you can do it. Though that's generally the case when you chase long balls down a diagonal where you've got full control on your surroundings. Middle of the park with a lot of players around you - doesn't cut it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polishgenius Posted May 1 Author Share Posted May 1 8 minutes ago, Rorschach - 2 said: though in this case I'd argue that Jota's kick is a foul in itself - the high kick. Oh, it's definitely a foul. I'm not arguing that it shouldn't have been a freekick or a yellow. Just that it's not a stonewall red imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorshach Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 (edited) 15 minutes ago, polishgenius said: Oh, it's definitely a foul. I'm not arguing that it shouldn't have been a freekick or a yellow. Just that it's not a stonewall red imo. Yeah, I understand. I just think that when you go for what's a dangerous foul without having control of your surroundings, and thus are endangering your opponents, you get sent off. ETA: Today Everton are playing. I reckon my opinions here have activated the "Everton, that"-setting, so we'll have an Everton player or two getting sent off today for high kicks. Calling it now: Edited May 1 by Rorschach - 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse Named Stranger Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 And Arsenal got eliminated in CL semi-final after ET. Last minute brainfart from their RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorshach Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 That was a terrible half. We're playing a lot better football than Leicester (IMverybiasedO), but we're finishing like shit, and we're giving Jamie Vardy all kinds of space vs Michael Keane. So ... I don't know. Is Dyche not aware that his CBs are slower than my dead gran? Also, I'm betting a season (and maybe career) ending injury for Coleman. Today sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse Named Stranger Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 Relegation battle in the EPL is really interesting this season. Southampton have booked their Championship ticket, but other than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polishgenius Posted May 1 Author Share Posted May 1 Apart from Coleman's injury, which is a real shame of course, this game is fucking hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorshach Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 Iwobi taketh away, and Iwobi giveth. Shame we really needed a win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 Ugh. Leeds are gonna get Big Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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