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[Albion] Premier League 3-5/2/24



maltaseagull

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Feb 25, 2009
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Zabbar- Malta
Watching Arsenal v Liverpool.
Lots of poor passing and hoof ball.
Actually heard Arsenal fans for once.
 




bhafc99

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Oct 14, 2003
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Dubai


A1X

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Sep 1, 2017
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Deepest, darkest Sussex
Absolute comedy gold own goal there
 




hans kraay fan club

The voice of reason.
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Mar 16, 2005
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Chandlers Ford
Question for the refs:

Why is that not considered a handball and a penalty?
Well, if it hadn’t ended up in the net, the ref would have had a decision to make on the handball.

As it did, there’s no need to even think about it.
 






BevBHA

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Jan 23, 2017
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Looks like Martinez will be out long term again for United so they’ll be back to being terrible at the back again
 


















Billy the Fish

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Oct 18, 2005
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Haywards Heath
Well, if it hadn’t ended up in the net, the ref would have had a decision to make on the handball.

As it did, there’s no need to even think about it.
Exactly, IMHO it's a weird quirk of football.
The offense happened before the ball crossed the line so if we dealt with everything in chronological order the game would be pulled back for the penalty. But in this case the offense is overlooked because it resulted in a goal.

What would happen if I just picked the ball up, ran 20 yards with it and chucked it in the net? I bet it wouldn't be allowed, but its essential the same thing, with the exception of intent.
 














Lady Whistledown

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Konate sent off. Van Dijk has been horrendous today. I'm assuming the tears in his eyes from learning about Klopp's departure have impaired his ability to see the ball or the opponents running past him.
 


Lady Whistledown

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Oh Alisson :lolol:
 


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