duke313 Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Just now, Zatman said: 7 yellow cards for us was a joke. It was a competitive game but not dirty How many cards is it for a fine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Just now, duke313 said: How many cards is it for a fine? Think its 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 1 hour ago, The_Steve said: Thank you! I really don’t know why this up for so much debate, unless people have some axe to grind against Digne. He didn’t do anything wrong. I think you may have hit on something there. Let's see, he was an early high profile purchase by the satanist Gerrard and so has never found favour on here. He had a really good game yesterday (let's hope this signals the start of Emery getting the best out of him) but surely this Gerrard crony cannot be praised, so let's bang on about an imaginary penalty that after scrutiny by VAR was not given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 2 minutes ago, Zatman said: Think its 5 Just had a look at the stats for La Liga last season, and Villarreal had 3rd lowest yellow cards and 2nd lowest red cards. So don't think it's an intentional set up by Unai, just the referee was a plonker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 I was surprised the penalty was not given, we’ve seen them given for far less contact. I think what saved Digne is that he technically did get the ball first, after the Brighton player gets the first touch it then hits Digne’s right leg before Digne then wipes him out. Its all subject to opinion though isn’t it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 40 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: The claret and blue specs are out in force today What here, on a Villa forum!?? Perish the very thought!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheltenham_villa Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 I think Brightons goal was fine and the pen should have been given. I think its funny that it wasnt and im pretty happy with the result. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 March only to tokepokes the ball onto Digne’s shin. It’s a coming together at best. There’s no way VAR could or would overturn the decision on the field. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Digne’s also lucky not to be injured as March clatters into his grounded leg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 He collided into Digne as much as Digne fouls him. Move on. Screw ‘em. About time luck turned in our favour with big decisions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolta Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 19 minutes ago, The_Steve said: Digne’s also lucky not to be injured as March clatters into his grounded leg Each time I see it it looks more dangerous. There was no malicious intent, but he's not in control. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Just now, Rolta said: Each time I see it it looks more dangerous. There was no malicious intent, but he's not in control. 50/50 for me, they both clattered into each other. No pen. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted November 14, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted November 14, 2022 I think it’s a penalty, but there’s definitely a clumsinesses about it from both players which probably help us in the final decision. Feels like Lucas is doing alright, quietly pleased with how it’s going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinebro Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 1 hour ago, Dante_Lockhart said: I really don't think it was, specs or no. I'd be curious what your opinion would be if it was the other way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 34 minutes ago, Pinebro said: I'd be curious what your opinion would be if it was the other way around. I'd like to think the same. I try to call them as I see them. Digne's eyes are on the ball, Brighton guy throws himself in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinebro Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 (edited) Just now, Dante_Lockhart said: I'd like to think the same. I try to call them as I see them. Digne's eyes are on the ball, Brighton guy throws himself in. I will keep an eye on you when we have a similar situation Edited November 14, 2022 by Pinebro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risso Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 No way was that a penalty. I like to think I'm completely unbiased when looking at them, eg I didn't think the Brighton player fouled Luiz for their goal. Digne had the ball and was attempting to bring it out. As he was about to kick it, March dived in with both legs either side of Digne's. A second later and that would have been a nasty scissor tackle on Digne. It was a coming together, with Digne more sinned against than sinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
est1874 Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 1 hour ago, The_Steve said: March only to tokepokes the ball onto Digne’s shin. It’s a coming together at best. There’s no way VAR could or would overturn the decision on the field. Totally agree with this and it's what I've been saying. The measure most people seem to be applying here is that March touches the ball first. If that's all that needs to happen to call this a penalty then that's struck off by the fact that Digne also touches the ball before the accidental contact with March's leg. The whole thing is a nonsense, awarding a penalty for that would have been ridiculous and thankfully even Chris Kavanagh, who was desperate to punish us yesterday for some reason, could see that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skarroki Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 I've always really liked Digne at Everton, thought he was one of the best LBs in the league and when Rafa was messing him about I said to friends "imagine if no big club goes in for him and Villa manage to snatch him". In the end their seemed to be no competition for whatever reason, whether we acted swiftly or whether the only other clubs interested were also not playing in Europe. He's got so much to offer and I hope Emery can get it out of him, his crossing and dead balls are great, his all-round game is very strong for our current level and the age bracket he's in makes me think he could be here for a while longer if we can bring through or sign a young LB to be his understudy / cup specialist for a little while 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 18 minutes ago, est1874 said: Totally agree with this and it's what I've been saying. The measure most people seem to be applying here is that March touches the ball first. If that's all that needs to happen to call this a penalty then that's struck off by the fact that Digne also touches the ball before the accidental contact with March's leg. The whole thing is a nonsense, awarding a penalty for that would have been ridiculous and thankfully even Chris Kavanagh, who was desperate to punish us yesterday for some reason, could see that. I’m also very thankful Digne wasn’t injured from this recklessness 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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