Fulham v Aston Villa Post Match Thread

[LeeB]

Good performance and result for us. I'm still annoyed the penalty was given. He waved it away immediately during play. I can't see why he didn't stick to his decision.

It was a penalty under the current definition, it's this stupid 'unnatural position' bollocks that is taking consideration of circumstances away from the ref, much like if the ball touches an attackers hand before a goal.

[eye digress]

Ramsey - from the MOTD highlights only - seems to be finding his old form; ably abetted by Digne.

Totally. More than other players it seems, in order to be effective he needs to be in peak physical form, what with his driving style. Seems to be getting closer to that level.

[DB]

Good performance and result for us. I'm still annoyed the penalty was given. He waved it away immediately during play. I can't see why he didn't stick to his decision.

It was a penalty under the current definition, it's this stupid 'unnatural position' bollocks that is taking consideration of circumstances away from the ref, much like if the ball touches an attackers hand before a goal.

When you see that VAR didn’t give a Soton pen yesterday for an obvious pull on the shirt, the officials still get it wrong.

[ez]

Good performance and result for us. I'm still annoyed the penalty was given. He waved it away immediately during play. I can't see why he didn't stick to his decision.

It was a penalty under the current definition, it's this stupid 'unnatural position' bollocks that is taking consideration of circumstances away from the ref, much like if the ball touches an attackers hand before a goal.

The distance the ball travelled was so close he didn't have a chance to move his arm out of the way and his arm was already in that position, it didn't move to block the ball but apparently that's all irrelevant now.

[VillaTim]

Good performance and result for us. I'm still annoyed the penalty was given. He waved it away immediately during play. I can't see why he didn't stick to his decision.

point blank header at Cash's arm , harsh decision

[Demitri_C]

I think that was a pen personally.

The 2nd yellow on jaden was more harsh

[Dave]

Good performance and result for us. I'm still annoyed the penalty was given. He waved it away immediately during play. I can't see why he didn't stick to his decision.

point blank header at Cash's arm , harsh decision

It would have been harsh had Cash not been waving his arm around in the air like he was trying to guide in a landing aircraft.

If your arm is there and the ball hits it, under the current rules it's a penalty.

[olaftab]

It was a pen. It was not "point blank header". It was not seen by Darren England on field, he waved away appeals.
Darren England is the only ref as far as I know who has stood by his on-field decision despite VAR  telling him to change. (Pen for us v Palace last season)

[olaftab]

First real test since Arsenal, against a side in top form and we passed with flying colours, after Morgan's goal, totally controlled the game, what a header from Ollie.

Do't agree with "first real test" comment. Everton was a real test after going 2-0 down. Wolves was a real test as was Ipswich. For me the only disappointing performance was manure at home.

[paul_e]

I think that was a pen personally.

The 2nd yellow on jaden was more harsh

Watching it back tis morning I think his first was an even poorer decision, I'm not sure either gets given as a foul 9 times out of 10.

[Risso]

Good performance and result for us. I'm still annoyed the penalty was given. He waved it away immediately during play. I can't see why he didn't stick to his decision.

point blank header at Cash's arm , harsh decision

It would have been harsh had Cash not been waving his arm around in the air like he was trying to guide in a landing aircraft.

If your arm is there and the ball hits it, under the current rules it's a penalty.

What about the rule that says proximity needs to be taken into consideration? The ball hit his hand from about a foot away, absolutely no way he could have got his arm out of the way.

[Monty]

He does flail, but he was flailing to keep his own balance as he was turning around. It's not like he was just 'making himself big' like a keeper in a one on one.

[Dave]

Good performance and result for us. I'm still annoyed the penalty was given. He waved it away immediately during play. I can't see why he didn't stick to his decision.

point blank header at Cash's arm , harsh decision

It would have been harsh had Cash not been waving his arm around in the air like he was trying to guide in a landing aircraft.

If your arm is there and the ball hits it, under the current rules it's a penalty.

What about the rule that says proximity needs to be taken into consideration? The ball hit his hand from about a foot away, absolutely no way he could have got his arm out of the way.

Presumably he took it into consideration and decided that it was still enough for him to change his mind and award the penalty.

As per aftab's point above re: the Palace game, it's not like he's not comfortable sticking with his original decision after watching it again if he thinks he got it right first time.

[VillaTim]

Sometimes they are given sometimes they aren't . It's the inconsistency

[Footy-Vill]

Can anyone confirm it deny if Onana did his celebrations with the crowd?
I don't like it and cringe worthy but can see in the moment it's one for those in stadium just don't think it's his place to do it.
And how was his actual contribution yesterday?