briny_ear Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 1 hour ago, villa4europe said: So the ref didn't give a penalty, then Walcott got up, had a chat to him and the ref changed his mind? Even better Amazing what you see through claret and blue specs. This just din't happen. The ref took a few steps back and then pointed to the penalty spot. He didn't talk to Walcott at all. Do you think Hutton was making any effort at all to get the ball? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 From what I can remember I thought the ref had waved his arm as if to say no pen, he turned and started walking away, Walcott got up and started shouting at him, giroud ran over and started doing the same, then like most of the holte I thought the Lino had given it because it definitely looked like his mind had changed I could see the contact, not once but twice, thought that Walcott threw himself to the ground, Hutton tugged his shoulder and Walcotts knees went Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supervillan78 Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 At least we didn't concede 4 this time...improvement? UTV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Just now, villa4europe said: From what I can remember I thought the ref had waved his arm as if to say no pen, he turned and started walking away, Walcott got up and started shouting at him, giroud ran over and started doing the same, then like most of the holte I thought the Lino had given it because it definitely looked like his mind had changed I could see the contact, not once but twice, thought that Walcott threw himself to the ground, Hutton tugged his shoulder and Walcotts knees went Does it matter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 9 minutes ago, villa4europe said: From what I can remember I thought the ref had waved his arm as if to say no pen, he turned and started walking away, Walcott got up and started shouting at him, giroud ran over and started doing the same, then like most of the holte I thought the Lino had given it because it definitely looked like his mind had changed I could see the contact, not once but twice, thought that Walcott threw himself to the ground, Hutton tugged his shoulder and Walcotts knees went No, if you can catch a replay, the referee just thought about it for a couple of seconds, then gave it. And Hutton and Guzan were in his face just as much as any Arsenal player. It was a definite penalty. Our defenders have a habit of wrestling with the opponents, they get away with it a lot, but not this time, it was quite blatant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 10 minutes ago, LondonLax said: Does it matter? It absolutely doesn't. It was a clear penalty and if it hadn't been awarded we would have been lucky. But it's not like it was the deciding goal in a really tight match, is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted December 13, 2015 Moderator Share Posted December 13, 2015 I presumed the linesman had given it - there was enough time between when it happened and when it was given for me to catch my breath, turn to the woman I sit next to and say "I thought that was a penalty" and pull my we got away with that one face. I thought he'd turned away, but that might just be because of how long had elapsed - so assumed the linesman had given it. It doesn't matter really, it was definitely a penalty and he's definitely a very poor referee. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spray Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 2 hours ago, dounavilla said: I think I'd prefer Aids to Villa this season. There's always one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troon_villan Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Definitely wasn't penalty but you see them given to the big teams all the time. Silly from Hutton as he should know better than to make contact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liono Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 I think it was a penalty. Hutton was the wrong side and he put his arms on Walcott's shoulders. If it was the other end we'd be going nuts for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One For The Road Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 5 hours ago, PieFacE said: Well, did anyone expect anything different? I knew it was over as soon as half time passed without a parachute in sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One For The Road Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 3 hours ago, dounavilla said: I think I'd prefer Aids to Villa this season. At last! Someone who is positive...... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Thought it was a stonewall penalty v poor defending from Hutton .Also thought Ramsey fouled Gana for there 2nd goal.It was a gutless performance in 1st half no spirit or desire don't many players hiding ,much better 2nd half but game was over by then 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 I liked the bit when the ref blew the whistle so we could all leave the footballing hell-hole that is Villa Park for another 2 weeks. Oh and a got a free mince pie before the game. That was the highlight. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 3 hours ago, Spray said: There's always one. To be fair, with modern day drugs AIDS can be quite manageable. There's no remedy for the villa. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 5 hours ago, briny_ear said: Amazing what you see through claret and blue specs. This just din't happen. The ref took a few steps back and then pointed to the penalty spot. He didn't talk to Walcott at all. Do you think Hutton was making any effort at all to get the ball? Not sure what game you watched but the ref waved play on until Walcott et al surrounded him and he then gave the penalty (and the linesman never signalled anything). Whilst I accept we were poor I have never seen such a one sided performance from a referee. I honestly think he must have taken a bung. Every single supposed foul was given to Arsenal whilst precious little was given to Villa. Does anyone honestly think for Arsenal's second if the situation had been reversed we would have been allowed to run up the field and score? It really beggars belief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 I'd rather see Steve Bruce doing a strip tease then watch the 'highlights' of the game today. Total and utter garbage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 I vowed not to go after the debacle of the Watford game but my son came back from Uni and insisted I went with him. It just does not get any better. Whilst watching the warm up my son says 'Sanchez looks like Lionel Ritchie from behind'. Based on the way he played I think we might have been better with Lionel Ritchie in a central midfield role..........'Hello is it....' 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 I'm more upset that I don't care any more, than I am about the result. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butler50 Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Does anyone else have any ideas why TRAORE is not starting? Also surely a formation change is needed now!!? Anything to try something different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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