[Albion] The non-yellow

[Hotchilidog]

I think it was an egregious enough decision that the ref should be stood down for this weekend.

I agree. A definite clear and obvious error.

 

[5Ways Gull]

Out of Doucoure and Fabinho who had the best "I can't believe I didn't just get sent off" face?

 

[TWOCHOICEStom]

Out of Doucoure and Fabinho who had the best "I can't believe I didn't just get sent off" face?

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

The pained expression on Fabinho's face says it all, he would have sent himself off.

 

[BN9 BHA]

Which is exactly why we have to make sure we highlight this ridiculous decision. Just realised he then went on to make a third bad foul - utterly unreal…

I wasn’t surprised he got subbed off at half time.

 

[Machiavelli]

I agree. TWO definite clear and obvious errorS.

Corrected for you

 

[TWOCHOICEStom]

For balance, wasn't there a challenge on Zaha which seemed like the fouliest foul ever which also wasn't given?

 

[Neville's Breakfast]

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Fabinho’s expression was basically a signed confession. You have to admire his honesty.

 

[Neville's Breakfast]

For balance, wasn't there a challenge on Zaha which seemed like the fouliest foul ever which also wasn't given?

Yes, Veltman I think according to Radio Sussex. Whilst I agree completely that the Palace player should have been sent off, there hasn’t been much mention on here of that foul until you brought it up. There was also a thread on here not so long ago praising the ‘dark arts’ of Veltman, closely followed by a masterclass in the same by Fulham. Perspective is probably needed rather than constant playing the victim.

 

[jcdenton08]

Peter Bankes had an otherwise low key game. It was just so inept with Doucoure. Two of the clearest yellow cards you’ll ever see, absolutely blatant.

 

[oldboyroy]

Finally managed to watch it and my word, I'm not surprised Roberto has a wobbly at the officials!

 

[Seagull58]

So I've just watched it back. Even more extraordinary on the highlights. It was the yellowist yellow you will ever see. I simply can't understand how any professional ref gets that so wrong.

It's corruption, not incompetence. I suspect the betting syndicate pulling the strings had big money on Brighton not to win, so the ref and VAR were under instructions to facilitate it. Unfortunately for them and their masters they were unable to concoct a draw by means of a penalty or a VAR intervention.
Alternatively, the syndicate may have had money on no red cards, which would have been a good price in this match. If so, happy days for them and the ref as his offshore pension gets boosted.

 

[Seagull58]

The referee is a professional, he actually makes a living from from being a referee.
How do they get away with these decisions??

Well, if it's corruption I expect they all get a piece and PGMOL absorbs the heat.

 

[Seagull58]

The referee is a professional, he actually makes a living from from being a referee.
How do they get away with these decisions??

It's corruption. PGMOL refs are in the pocket of, most likely, betting syndicates. I know some will ridicule this theory but it's been proven in cricket, tennis and snooker. The football betting markets are the biggest in the world, especially in Asia. Why would football NOT be targetted?

 

[Swansman]

Yes, Veltman I think according to Radio Sussex. Whilst I agree completely that the Palace player should have been sent off, there hasn’t been much mention on here of that foul until you brought it up. There was also a thread on here not so long ago praising the ‘dark arts’ of Veltman, closely followed by a masterclass in the same by Fulham. Perspective is probably needed rather than constant playing the victim.

This.

 

[Seagull58]

Yes, Veltman I think according to Radio Sussex. Whilst I agree completely that the Palace player should have been sent off, there hasn’t been much mention on here of that foul until you brought it up. There was also a thread on here not so long ago praising the ‘dark arts’ of Veltman, closely followed by a masterclass in the same by Fulham. Perspective is probably needed rather than constant playing the victim.

Veltman also got a split lip from Mr tumble's flailing arm. They were both having a go throughout the match.

 

[Machiavelli]

It's corruption. PGMOL refs are in the pocket of, most likely, betting syndicates. I know some will ridicule this theory but it's been proven in cricket, tennis and snooker. The football betting markets are the biggest in the world, especially in Asia. Why would football NOT be targetted?

I heard that it was the Illuminati that were behind it.

 

[Neville's Breakfast]

Veltman also got a split lip from Mr tumble's flailing arm. They were both having a go throughout the match.

Which is the way it should be in a derby.

 

[Nobby]

To think we'll lose RDZ as a result of this guys incompetence. I hate having a go at refs, but seriously that decision last night was inexplicable and I suspect the assessor will be having a word with him today.

The standard of officiating is very poor in the Premier League right and that goes for those who have the benefit of watching the replays in Stockley Park. I am not sure what can be done about it.

VAR just doubles their inefficiency and cock ups.
Actually probably more than doubles it as the onfield refs know that they have a back up and therefore don’t have to make any difficult decisions. And the VAR refs just don’t want to overturn the onfield decisions as they’re all in the same club.
And who suffers, those who attend games and shell out their hard earned.

 

[Seagull58]

I heard that it was the Illuminati that were behind it.

Do you dismiss the possibility that there is corruption in the EPL, despite the fact that it has been proven in cricket, tennis, snooker and in other world football leagues?