Rousseau 10,648 Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 27 minutes ago, Gribz said: Its an interesting one as this offside flag going up late is by far the most stupid thing Ive seen in the game bar some VAR decisions. Richard Keys has been saying it for weeks that someone will get injured during the phase prior to the flag going up late. 22 minutes ago, Gonzo79 said: The delay in raising an offside flag is just nonsensical. It adds nothing to the game and as last night showed, someone might get seriously injured as a result. I don't know why I'm bothering, but... no, it's not "nonsensical" or "stupid"; there's a logical reason for it. It's to avoid a situation where a player is flagged off, but replays show he was on. Linesman keeps flag down, player scores, then they check it. If Salah is played through last night, and the linesman puts the flag up, but it turns out Salah is actually onside, then that ruins the move and the game. Goal chopped off incorrectly. It's logical and actually works quite well. Players should play to the whistle. Surely fans would be far more annoyed if if a player was incorrectly flagged immediately and it stopped a goalscoring chance? Let the move play out then review it. Saying that, it does annoy me when linesmen keep the flag down when players are so clearly offside. It should be used like the advantage system. If it's close and you're not sure, then keep the flag down. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 15,294 Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, Rousseau said: If it's close and you're not sure, then keep the flag down I wonder what the Wolves goalie's lawyers will think of this. It was a relatively close decision. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 852 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Friday night game and it probably couldnt be more difficult to call with Fulham on form and Leeds who dont enter a form book. Friday: Fulham 1-0 Leeds Saturday: Brighton 2-1 Newcastle Sunday: West Ham 2-2 Arsenal Aston Villa 1-1 Tottenham FA Cup: Bournemouth 0-2 Southampton Everton 0-2 Man City Chelsea 3-0 Sheff Utd Leicester 2-1 Man Utd 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rousseau 10,648 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 This four-game PL week really hits my Fantasy League ambitions... Fulham 2-1 Leeds Brighton 1-1 Newcastle West Ham 2-2 Arsenal Aston Villa 0-1 Tottenham FA Cup: Bournemouth 0-2 Southampton Everton 1-3 Man City Chelsea 2-0 Sheff Utd Leicester 0-1 Man Utd 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 6,018 Posted March 19, 2021 Author Share Posted March 19, 2021 Fulham 1-2 Leeds BHA 2-0 Mags Hammers 2-1 Arsenal Villa 1-1 ‘Spurs Effy Cup Bournemouth 2-1 So’ton Everton 1-3 City Chelsea 3-0 Blades Leicester 0-2 United The Cup’s going to Manchester or Salford. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 7,055 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Fulham 0 Leeds 2 Brighton 1 Newcastle 1 Hammers 1 gunners 1 Villa 1 Spurs 1 FA cup Bournemouth 0 Southampton 2 Toffees 2 City 1 Chelsea 3 Sheffield 0 Leicester 2 United 1 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 852 Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Huge win for Brighton. Two wins in a week gives them breathing space. Newcastle are just awful. It would be good if it came down to the last game of the season at the Cottage when Newcastle go there. Scott - only correct prediction score so far with Fulham 1-2 Leeds. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 852 Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 West Ham giving Arsenal a lesson. Odds on 3-3? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rousseau 10,648 Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 I thought I went with a WHU win, but I have 2-2... Come on the Gunners! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rousseau 10,648 Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Arsenal were woeful, but actually finished the stronger. They could have finished the half at 3-2 or 3-3 with the chances they had. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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