kick it off 1,927 Posted December 1, 2019 Deserved all 3 points, but one will have to do. Dodgy VAR decision for retaken pen - there was encroachment on the retake too but surprise surprise that was allowed. Var has done us no favors whatsoever this season. Ref was a complete **** too. notwithstanding the officiating, we stood up well and Leno had to make 2 world class saves to keep them in it. Amadou did a good job in tettey role and Cantwell is getting better by the week. We seem to have our mojo back at last. Bring on Wednesday 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hillhead 114 Posted December 1, 2019 1 minute ago, kick it off said: Deserved all 3 points, but one will have to do. Dodgy VAR decision for retaken pen - there was encroachment on the retake too but surprise surprise that was allowed. Var has done us no favors whatsoever this season. Ref was a complete **** too. notwithstanding the officiating, we stood up well and Leno had to make 2 world class saves to keep them in it. Amadou did a good job in tettey role and Cantwell is getting better by the week. We seem to have our mojo back at last. Bring on Wednesday I thought the retaken penalty was the correct decision and didn't think there was encroachment on the retake? Could be wrong but I didn't notice at the time. Otherwise agree with all that and really encouraged by Amadou in that position. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted December 1, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Hillhead said: I thought the retaken penalty was the correct decision and didn't think there was encroachment on the retake? Could be wrong but I didn't notice at the time. Otherwise agree with all that and really encouraged by Amadou in that position. Yeah the retake was because Aaron’s encroached and then was first to the ball. Didn’t look like any encroachment on the retake. Should have taken all 3 points with the chances we created Edited December 1, 2019 by JF Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,703 Posted December 1, 2019 I think encroachment only becomes relevant if an encroaching player touches the ball. I'm not 100% sure though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,092 Posted December 1, 2019 2nd half I would we were the better team and **** would have been well out of it had it not been for their keeper. Play like that the rest of the season and we won't go down. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,315 Posted December 1, 2019 The way around encroachment is for the defending team to stay back from the box, the same distance as the penalty taker starts his run from the ball. As he starts his run , they start theirs, therefore on the move as the ball is kicked rather than being tempted to go early . Surprised this tactic isn't used more now since the introduction of VAR. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiery Zac 1,065 Posted December 1, 2019 How did Chambers not get a 2nd yellow? VAR is ruining football Mclean fantastic as was Byram Amadou not as disciplined as Tettey, tended to roam but looked good in a tackle and on the ball Thought we needed to close down quicker and all too often the midfield was cut through too easily Massive difference having defenders in defence Corner hasn’t been completely turned but we’re definitely getting there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kick it off 1,927 Posted December 1, 2019 30 minutes ago, Hillhead said: I thought the retaken penalty was the correct decision and didn't think there was encroachment on the retake? Could be wrong but I didn't notice at the time. Otherwise agree with all that and really encouraged by Amadou in that position. There was - clear to see on replay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kick it off 1,927 Posted December 1, 2019 Just now, Fiery Zac said: Mclean fantastic as was Byram Yep, should have singled them out in the OP - Mclean was on top form today and really drove us on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Wundaboy 1,349 Posted December 1, 2019 They all played well. On the TV by the end we were very unlucky not to win it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Bristol Nest 512 Posted December 1, 2019 Great game and we could have won it. We matched them through out. We are good enough now that we have our first eleven available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hillhead 114 Posted December 1, 2019 1 hour ago, kick it off said: There was - clear to see on replay Only from one of our players. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hucks6 169 Posted December 1, 2019 Amadou not as good as Tettey. Come on fiery zac what game were you watching Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,473 Posted December 1, 2019 4 hours ago, Hillhead said: Only from one of our players. Does anyone have an absolute definition of encroachment? The FA rules just say you have to be outside the penalty area.Max's foot was behind the line, but his body was leaning forwards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 455 Posted December 1, 2019 Those making the decisions are being very picky ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,703 Posted December 1, 2019 Amadou should clearly be the first choice in the short/mid-term for one of the defensive midfield positions, and it's just a matter of who plays with him. Personally I'd choose Tettey, which may be a controversial choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swedishcanary 3 Posted December 2, 2019 Tnougt Amadou was fantastico! Mom for me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny Foggo 1,105 Posted December 2, 2019 Really good performance deserved 3 points IMO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted December 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man said: Amadou should clearly be the first choice in the short/mid-term for one of the defensive midfield positions, and it's just a matter of who plays with him. Personally I'd choose Tettey, which may be a controversial choice. Leitner or Vrancic for me once Amadou has a few more game under his belt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiery Zac 1,065 Posted December 2, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, Hucks6 said: Amadou not as good as Tettey. Come on fiery zac what game were you watching Quote me where I said Amadou is not as good as Tettey.... Edited December 2, 2019 by Fiery Zac Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiery Zac 1,065 Posted December 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Havefaith said: Totally agree. What planet are some people on? Amadou is head and shoulders above tettey in terms of ability. First game there and two of his blocks were incredible and he broke up play well. Some of you are so dumb it's amazing you can pay bills. I’m on planet Earth where reading and understanding simple sentences should be commonplace. How about you? Quote me where I said Amadou isn’t as good as Tettey. Some people are so dumb it’s amazing I can understand your post at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites