Laivasse Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 The reality of the game is that players often go in 'two-footed', by some definition of the term, but the key to whether a tackle is bannable should come down to how dangerous the tackler is with his 'trailing' leg. Giving a red for Kompany's tackle isn't a decision that's fits the spirit of the rule for me. For a start the tackle itself is not dangerous, he wins it cleanly, his legs were quite spread (which stretches the definition of 'two-footed'); the second leg was in zero danger of touching the player in possession, and was used not to give Kompany extra reach or momentum, but to trap the ball as the other leg won it cleanly. Disappointing call, for me it's an example of officiousness that misses the point of officiating. Wow, Kolarov. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Not a red card for me. I always think that in order for a challenge to be a red card it should first be a foul - that wasn't. agree, silva used a bit of skill to avoid a reckless rooney scissor tackle, if he made contact it would have to have been at least a yellow but he didnt so its nothing great freekick by kolarov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Great camera shot of the City crowd 'communicating' with Rooney there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 2-3 game on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 3-2 now. fecks sake. come on united. End city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 This is a great game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Feels like there is at least 1 more big twist in this game... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 City showed great character and courage and the 2nd half display IMO will push them towards the title Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swerbs Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Good effort City, hate United so so so much. Probably a trip to Old Trafford for us next round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 jesus ****, talk about making life hard for yourself, united. scholes with an instant contribution to forget. anyhoo, chelsea and sunderland please now win thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 City showed great character and courage and the 2nd half display IMO will push them towards the title Agree. That 2nd half was very good from City. Must admit that red card was harsh and was yellow at most (if that really imo) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parisvilla Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Undecided as to whether it was a red or not but frankly that's a side issue when you think that it was Rooney who made the decision. Both the ref and the linesman, who were both less than 10 yards away, gave absolutely nothing until that fat mug's outburst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingsombrero Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Ahh bollocks the commentary is back on, I was enjoying not having to listen to their cliche ridden nonsense. I wish they would bring back the red button option of just crowd noise like they had during France '98 that was bliss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted January 8, 2012 Moderator Share Posted January 8, 2012 Couldn't agree more, I was really enjoying watching the game without the idiotic commentary. I guess ego's dictate that this isn't an option made available for matches on a regular basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laivasse Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Undecided as to whether it was a red or not but frankly that's a side issue when you think that it was Rooney who made the decision. Both the ref and the linesman, who were both less than 10 yards away, gave absolutely nothing until that fat mug's outburst.Yeah, classy showing from a guy who was defended by the Montenegro defender he got banned for lashing out at. Utter twunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted January 8, 2012 Moderator Share Posted January 8, 2012 It was a red card in my book. You can't jump two footed into a tackle, it doesn't really matter if you make contact or not you don't have to break a leg for it to be against the rules. I'd imagine he was sent off for serious foul play, that there was no contact isn't really relevant. That said I agree the ref only took action because of Rooney which isn't right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 It was a red card in my book. You can't jump two footed into a tackle, it doesn't really matter if you make contact or not you don't have to break a leg for it to be against the rules. I'd imagine he was sent off for serious foul play, that there was no contact isn't really relevant. My mates and my dad seem to think there's nothing wrong with it but glad someone sees it the same way I do. Clearly a red card card and you punish what the actually tackle is, not how much of an injury it causes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted January 8, 2012 Moderator Share Posted January 8, 2012 It was a red card in my book. You can't jump two footed into a tackle, it doesn't really matter if you make contact or not you don't have to break a leg for it to be against the rules. I'd imagine he was sent off for serious foul play, that there was no contact isn't really relevant. That said I agree the ref only took action because of Rooney which isn't right. For me, it wasn't two footed and I think you can argue as to whether he was ever out of control - he took the ball cleanly with his right leg and his left leg happened to be there because it's attached to his body. Not a foul for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 It was a red card in my book. You can't jump two footed into a tackle, it doesn't really matter if you make contact or not you don't have to break a leg for it to be against the rules. I'd imagine he was sent off for serious foul play, that there was no contact isn't really relevant. That said I agree the ref only took action because of Rooney which isn't right. For me, it wasn't two footed and I think you can argue as to whether he was ever out of control - he took the ball cleanly with his right leg and his left leg happened to be there because it's attached to his body. Not a foul for me. Apologies for my not-so-great camera work. But for me he's left the floor, it's 2 footed and his studs are showing. There's no reason to tackle in this way and whether he gets the ball is irrelevant. It's 'tackles' like this that need be stamped out of the game and punishing them with straight reds is the way to go. If players keep doing it, then it's their fault for not learning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Certainly a red by the latter of the law. Kompany had absolutley no reason to dive in two-footed and deserved it. Had he slid in one footed he's either going to take the ball or at worse drawing a foul resulting in a yellow card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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