cambridgeshire canary 7,797 Posted April 4, 2022 Been rewatching the highlights and I'm still at a loss at what he was trying to do. Player would never have scored from that angle so no real need for anything silly, it's still 0-0 and early in the first half.. What on Earth was he doing? I'm very much confused and bemused. Did his brain have some kind of 'Wait I'm playing volleyball today!' delusion or? Anybody know? It was clearly intentional too and not an accident.. And to think hes been one of our better defenders this season! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,680 Posted April 4, 2022 I do know but I'm not telling you. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rock bus 1,059 Posted April 4, 2022 (edited) God knows! I couldn't bring myself to watch highlights until now. Actually some decent blocks by our defenders and Rashica's may have been best chance of the game! He probably had time to bring it under control. Edited April 4, 2022 by rock bus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alex_ncfc 686 Posted April 4, 2022 That save by Krul, immense. We are lucky to have him. And to think there are fans out there who think we should replace him with Gunn 😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,784 Posted April 4, 2022 He messed up, it happens, fortunately rarely by Sam Byram. The man who never made a mistake never made anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 4,149 Posted April 4, 2022 Imo he got a push in the back - enough for him to over balance (if slightly weirdly) but not enough to be noticed/given. It was pretty much in front of us. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornish sam 1,040 Posted April 4, 2022 It's quite obvious that the striker has his arm hooked over byrams shoulder making it impossible for him to actually jump. Why that wasn't spotted by var is anyone's guess......... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor Hockey's Beard 606 Posted April 4, 2022 23 minutes ago, cornish sam said: It's quite obvious that the striker has his arm hooked over byrams shoulder making it impossible for him to actually jump. Why that wasn't spotted by var is anyone's guess......... Yes it seems clear to me that he was impeded which led to the handball. Watching the highlights (ha ha) I was surprised that the Norwich players didn't break out into a rendition of " Men of Harlech." A reference for the older members of this forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 8,754 Posted April 4, 2022 Being impeded doesn't mean he suddenly has to wave his other arm in the air over his head like that. Moronic piece of play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,572 Posted April 4, 2022 Sam maybe needs to try his hand at volleyball?.... When I saw the incident on my 'ahem' babblin' brook, I thought WTF?....A clear penalty, although I think it was just a natural instinct hand to ball....He's not the first and won't be the last to 'do it'....but fortunately for us the 'hoof' penalty means the ball is now in a parallel orbit with the International Space Station.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 7,797 Posted April 4, 2022 41 minutes ago, cornish sam said: It's quite obvious that the striker has his arm hooked over byrams shoulder making it impossible for him to actually jump. Why that wasn't spotted by var is anyone's guess......... VAR not doing it's job? Why, I never saw that coming Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thumbbass 365 Posted April 4, 2022 Classic caught in two minds and making a mess of both. Thought about appealing for foul due to arm on his shoulder, realised it was more dangerous at last second with sun in his eyes and tried to defend it, arm still obeying initial command. Like when you're lining up to shoot and some pillock calls for the ball and you hit the corner flag. That's my excuse anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 8,754 Posted April 4, 2022 2 hours ago, cambridgeshire canary said: VAR not doing it's job? Why, I never saw that coming VAR did its job by not overturning a very obvious penalty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mengo 852 Posted April 4, 2022 3 hours ago, king canary said: VAR did its job by not overturning a very obvious penalty. For sure VAR did its job. WTF Sammy boy. 🙈 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glory.win or die. 273 Posted April 4, 2022 He got a slight nudge, but Like footballers a slight anything needs to be exaggerated so I think we swung his arms in the air to try to convince the ref to give a FK, forgetting completely about the ball. Similar to how every game Hanley will be under pressure from an attacker and will do his superman impression when he feels a hand on his back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danbury Yellow 126 Posted April 4, 2022 I thought he believed he had been ‘clearly’ fouled and popped his hand up to appeal. Clearly an error, got away with it, solid player in my view, we move on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,830 Posted April 4, 2022 (edited) It is clear from the reverse view he is being pulled over - a clear foul which caused him to lose balance. Why didn't var spot that? Who knows..... Free kick should have gone our way. Edited April 4, 2022 by lake district canary 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Bunny 326 Posted April 5, 2022 The most blatant penalty I've ever seen. Why half our fans think it's debatable says more about football fans than it does about the decision. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 4,272 Posted April 5, 2022 Anyone who doesn't think that was a penalty needs to take off the yellow tinted specs I'm afraid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pugin 601 Posted April 5, 2022 He panicked because he realised late that the ball was sailing over him, and he knew a player was behind. It was a subconscious reaction. The mind can play strange tricks when under pressure. Sam is the last player I would expect to panic, but there you go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Starr 571 Posted April 5, 2022 Smith said that he got a nudge moments before and was off balance, trying to correct himself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarybubbles 2,199 Posted April 5, 2022 It did look weird, but I guess it's the kind of inexplicable mistake you make when your confidence in both yourself and in your team is at a low. Like some other people here, though, I'm surprised it was Byram who panicked in that way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 5,008 Posted April 5, 2022 It was a bad mistake from a usually solid defender. I think he felt the contact and tried to make something of it but got it horribly wrong. We'll need him to be good and strong against Burnley as he'll have plenty of crosses to deal with and much physical contact! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,358 Posted April 5, 2022 Was fouled, but didn't really need to put his arm up. Not surprised VAR didn't give us the free-kick though. Footballing basics really, don't go putting your hands above your head in the penalty area (unless you are the keeper, of course!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank shoots Skyler 2,094 Posted April 5, 2022 As we all know, if you're a defender positioned in your own defending penalty box, and you feel you might've been fouled or impeded, it is always best to immediately try to grab the ball with your hand(s). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
