[Albion] Premier League 11-13/12

[The Fits]

Apparently Liverpool ‘had to travel in the Champions League’ midweek and that explains the score line. There’s me thinking they wanted the money.

Looking forward to Klopp moaning that they had to play at 16.30 on Sunday....

 

[Durlston]

Liverpool look very poor so far

But didn't you say a couple of weeks ago that if we can't finish above Fulham, we deserve to go down?

 

[The Fits]

Loftus Cheek is way too good for Fulham.
Also Anguissa and Lemina is a really strong CM partnership.
Fulham def aren't mugs.

 

[southstandandy]

If it takes that long to sort out whether or not its a pen, then by definition its NOT been a clear and obvious error to not award it. When there's doubt, the on-field decision should stand (much like that scabby pen that cost us a point vs Stains).

But I've given up trying to decipher the VAR protocols. Its just luck of the draw, there is zero consistency.

What are the odds that 3 mins of stoppage time won't even be added (which is what the penalty review took)?

 

[rogersix]

Lookman and RLC going to cause the 5 or 6 centre backs that Potter will pick on Wednesday all sorts of problems. Sigh

cheer up!

 

[Normandy seagull]

Trent Alexander Arnold has never been good defensively but he’s been absolutely gash this season

 

[maltaseagull]

Bad mistake but didn’t he make amends. One point closer to 40 points.

What are your thoughts on the cretins not wearing masks and not social distancing?

That could mean all grounds banned from having crowds thanks to them.

 

[Eggman]

Yep. GET RID ASAP

 

[maltaseagull]

If it takes that long to sort out whether or not its a pen, then by definition its NOT been a clear and obvious error to not award it. When there's doubt, the on-field decision should stand (much like that scabby pen that cost us a point vs Stains).

But I've given up trying to decipher the VAR protocols. Its just luck of the draw, there is zero consistency.

This!
After 20 reviews,they ask the man in charge to have a look.

Why not sack the VAR squad and just give the ref a chance to see a replay and review his decision?

 

[This is me]

But didn't you say a couple of weeks ago that if we can't finish above Fulham, we deserve to go down?

We have an incredible manager who has won ONE league match in 2020 at home.

Perhaps we should extend his contract?

Who knows in 2021 we could double our wins in the Championship?

 

[Durlston]

There is a school of thought that if Fulham pulled off a HUGE win this afternoon, they may drop their determination and intensity against us on Wednesday. I think we'd have a better chance in a strange sort of way. I find it very hard to dislike Scott Parker. A real gent. Unlike Stropp.

 

[dazzer6666]

What are your thoughts on the cretins not wearing masks and not social distancing?

That could mean all grounds banned from having crowds thanks to them.

Yep, mindless, selfish morons potentially risking themselves, the players and the whole programme to have fans returning. Didn’t expect anything else from them though - probably given free tickets by Prince Charming too.

 

[*Gullsworth*]

This!
After 20 reviews,they ask the man in charge to have a look.

Why not sack the VAR squad and just give the ref a chance to see a replay and review his decision?

Agree, it is called Video Assistant Referee, is it not?

 

[BN41Albion]

Looking forward to Klopp moaning that they had to play at 16.30 on Sunday....

Whilst happily appearing on all the adverts promoting games on BT/Amazon.
Hypocrisy at its finest.

 

[The Fits]

There is a school of thought that if Fulham pulled off a HUGE win this afternoon, they may drop their determination and intensity against us on Wednesday. I think we'd have a better chance in a strange sort of way. I find it very hard to dislike Scott Parker. A real gent. Unlike Stropp.

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

This!
After 20 reviews,they ask the man in charge to have a look.

Why not sack the VAR squad and just give the ref a chance to see a replay and review his decision?

!00% penalty though didn't need replay after replay. Ref got it wrong

 

[Is it PotG?]

Definitely a penalty.

 

[amexer]

We will need to keep a grip on Lookman. Trouble with 3 at back with Lampty so often upfield it will be left to one of our CBs to deal with him. Like it or not when we played with 4 at back Montoya did very well against Palace

 

[Durlston]

I've praised Palarse and now Fulham today. Santa is not going to deliver any Brussel sprouts to me now!

Still think Liverpool will get out of jail with a point or even three - helped by a penalty inevitably.

 

[vagabond]

FFS come on Liverpool get it together.