Mark Albrighton Posted February 19, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted February 19, 2022 He looks as downbeat about the Spurs goal against City as Mike Dean looked pleased with that Spurs goal against us years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, Mark Albrighton said: He looks as downbeat about the Spurs goal against City as Mike Dean looked pleased with that Spurs goal against us years ago. Proof right there, refs are either biased to certain clubs, or paid to help them out. Back handers are in every business, I even remember myself being offered a brown envelope to give a contract to a certain company in my last employment. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted February 19, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted February 19, 2022 26 minutes ago, foreveryoung said: Proof right there, refs are either biased to certain clubs, or paid to help them out. Back handers are in every business, I even remember myself being offered a brown envelope to give a contract to a certain company in my last employment. To give him the benefit of the doubt I think it might be kinda subconscious, almost like they’re star struck around the bigger names. I don’t know, that’s a guess. If there wasn’t the text along with that tweet stating who he was I honestly would have thought he was one of City’s staff judging by his reaction. He’s clearly looks put out on behalf of Guardiola there. Maybe he’s just got caught up in the game and almost forgotten that he’s there in working capacity. I’d be kinda understanding of him if that was case. He’s only human and presumably he likes football. But if that was the case, I’d love to know if there’s a similar reaction from him towards Sean Dyche if Burnley conceded a late goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 8 minutes ago, Mark Albrighton said: To give him the benefit of the doubt I think it might be kinda subconscious, almost like they’re star struck around the bigger names. I don’t know, that’s a guess. If there wasn’t the text along with that tweet stating who he was I honestly would have thought he was one of City’s staff judging by his reaction. He’s clearly looks put out on behalf of Guardiola there. Maybe he’s just got caught up in the game and almost forgotten that he’s there in working capacity. I’d be kinda understanding of him if that was case. He’s only human and presumably he likes football. But if that was the case, I’d love to know if there’s a similar reaction from him towards Sean Dyche if Burnley conceded a late goal. Must be how unprofessional they really are, if they accidently show a reaction during a football match they are working at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 I don't think he's star struck but do agree that it's subconscious He's stood next to pep and looks downbeat If he was stood next to conte he'd smile (and no doubt the suggestion would go the other way) Its called empathy Nothing in it at all 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted February 20, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted February 20, 2022 48 minutes ago, villa4europe said: I don't think he's star struck but do agree that it's subconscious He's stood next to pep and looks downbeat If he was stood next to conte he'd smile (and no doubt the suggestion would go the other way) Its called empathy Nothing in it at all Not sure about that to be honest. There’s always plenty of late, dramatic goals and officials seem to be able to not react. Like I say, I’d give him the benefit of doubt, but I think it’s comparable to Mike Dean’s little congratulations to himself that time. It’s not particularly professional and he is going to be called out on it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Mark Albrighton said: Not sure about that to be honest. There’s always plenty of late, dramatic goals and officials seem to be able to not react. Like I say, I’d give him the benefit of doubt, but I think it’s comparable to Mike Dean’s little congratulations to himself that time. It’s not particularly professional and he is going to be called out on it. The difference is he's stood next to pep... Assume that he's in conversation with him... Its a completely normal natural human reaction If he was in conversation with conte and conte had that explosion of celebration he wouldn't crack a smile? Of course he would He'll be called out on it because people are looking for things and believe in this grand conspiracy, added to city being in a title race with Liverpool who still like to consider themselves hard done by somehow cos fergie still runs the FA Edit - and I would disagree that it's not professional, at first his job is to manage the players and managers, his flash of a "bad luck mate" face to pep is part of that, its forming a relationship with them making his life easier, I'm sure when he shook hands with conte he smiled and said "well done mate" remaining stone faced to appease a TV audience is not part of his job Edited February 20, 2022 by villa4europe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted February 20, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted February 20, 2022 1 minute ago, villa4europe said: The difference is he's stood next to pep... Assume that he's in conversation with him... Its a completely normal natural human reaction If he was in conversation with conte and conte had that explosion of celebration he wouldn't crack a smile? Of course he would He'll be called out on it because people are looking for things and believe in this grand conspiracy, added to city being in a title race with Liverpool who still like to consider themselves hard done by somehow cos fergie still runs the FA Why am I assuming he’s in conversation with him? Spurs are on the attack and Pep’s busy having a natter? I really don’t think he turns and smiles to Conte. Fwiw I don’t think he turns and smiles at Pep in such an event either. I don’t want to come across as all this is a conspiracy!!, because I’m not that bothered. I just thought it was slightly unprofessional. Possibly there’s a subconscious “matey-ness” that some managers receive. Maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow1988 Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 12 hours ago, foreveryoung said: Proof right there, refs are either biased to certain clubs, or paid to help them out. Back handers are in every business, I even remember myself being offered a brown envelope to give a contract to a certain company in my last employment. I hope you took it and gave the contract to someone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, sparrow1988 said: I hope you took it and gave the contract to someone else. You don't do that with the Irish mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-k Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 The Lacazette one is Mike Dean levels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 9 minutes ago, a-k said: The Lacazette one is Mike Dean levels It's not just Liverpool?? I don't actually think Pawson is that bad a ref, he just seems a bit of a soft lad and lacks bottle, seems to always give the bigger team the call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 14 minutes ago, a-k said: The Lacazette one is Mike Dean levels The lacazette one has no context, could be that he was pissed off at himself cos that's a counter and 5 seconds before it he was in a bad position on the pitch and he should know better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Fernandes seems like one of those who gets away with getting fewer yellows than he should.Was basically charging after Leeds players for 5 minutes after their second but didn't get booked. Can't say ref was starstruck as he booked Ronaldo for dissent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 Another referee embarrassment. Was not a 9/10 yellow card game 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villaphan04 Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Zatman said: Another referee embarrassment. Was not a 9/10 yellow card game in a way, it is the problem. it was his 4th PL match, so he probably felt pressure to stay "in control" which led him to all the yellows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 7 minutes ago, Villaphan04 said: in a way, it is the problem. it was his 4th PL match, so he probably felt pressure to stay "in control" which led him to all the yellows I understand he wants to show control bit he made it a niggly game more than the players. I counted maybe 3 yellow card incidents all game 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Other Mat Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 (edited) Kind of makes me wish I’d carried on reffing, watching most of these clowns is so frustrating. They wanted to fast track me through the system but drugs and alcohol were much more appealing at the time and it no one liked seeing their appointed match official hungover and throwing up behind the changing rooms 10 minutes before kick off. Edited February 27, 2022 by The Other Mat 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 The refereeing is diabolical. It’s corrupt. The standards in Europe are so much better. VAR is used correctly too. We’re better off with an algorithm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 I give the officials plenty of deserved grief and they DO deserve it. Credit where its due though to Peter Bankes for a virtually faultless refereeing display. 9.9/10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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