That’s alright. Would have preferred a Chelsea win but I’ll take it.
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That’s alright. Would have preferred a Chelsea win but I’ll take it.
How on earth did the referee watching on VAR look at several replays of that hair pull and decide it wasnt a red card?Quote:
Originally Posted by McNamara That Ghost...
The referees are corrupt. There is no other explanation
Actually insane that. Unquestionably dodgy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ollie the Optimist
Can’t say either side look like they’ve jumped a level from last year. Chelsea look like they’re running to stand still, trying to replace all the players they’ve lost / binned off, and spurs look like they’ve just doubled down on options they already had - doesn’t look like they’ve added any new tricks.
Nothing changed from last year then - spurs still getting all the dodgy decisions going their way and puffing their points with 100th minute equalisers and winners.Quote:
Originally Posted by mandela8
On the plus side, though, nothing has changed from last year! Looks like they’re still only built to play counter-attacking football with a back three and no creativity in midfield.
A draw was a good result, whatever 'Pool do tomorrow we'll be second after two matches.
It's on
Wasn’t overly impressed by either team. That said, James and Cucurella look like a great fullback pairing
Arteta :bow:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mac76
Xhaka :bow:
The other explanation is incompetence. And I always argue against your thesis because if that’s true then what’s the point of any of this? But I must admit there are fairly regular incidents which do make you wonder.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ollie the Optimist
Maybe not corrupt in that it favours certain teams over others, but corrupt so that it manufactures drama and excitement? I can see that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Letters
The tackle on Havertz isn't so egregious imo, but I don't know how even an incompetent ref/VAR can look at the hair pull (:handbags:) and not call it a foul.