I was trying to imply that I thought jorderz was just alluding to the fact that both you and ham had posted the 'sitter' comment, not that he was challenging your calling it as such.
Bit like when the Carabao Cup discussion went through several people saying it was an energy drink.
How can Mane be red carded for reckless play when keepers, every week, come flying out with fists formed trying to punch a ball clear and often opposition players heads in the process?
Your question, imo, should be 'Why aren't keepers sent off for punching?'
There is no question that Mane endangered the safety of his opponent (you only have to look at the aftermath.)
Ritchie did the same thing and only got a yellow, which was a mistake, imo. It shouldn't matter that Mawson was able to duck out of the way; the phrasing is 'endanger', not 'hurt'.
I agree Grey, the only reason Ritchie wasn't sent off, for committing the same offence was that the Ref was rather lenient, as the goalie escaped injury. Should have still been sent off though in my opinion.
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That has Hamstew written all over it.
Now time for the Hammers to start playing.
I was trying to imply that I thought jorderz was just alluding to the fact that both you and ham had posted the 'sitter' comment, not that he was challenging your calling it as such.
Bit like when the Carabao Cup discussion went through several people saying it was an energy drink.
#myfail
Still, at least it's all clear now. ;biggrin
However, I can confirm my comment of 'Was it an absolute sitter?' was because Suz and Hamstew posted it simultaneously.
It was meant to be funny. Well, whimsy, at best. So. Yeah.
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1 win 8 draws 0 losses. Draw Kings....
Biggest travesty was Ritchie not being sent off, by the mighty Mike Jones, for an identical offence.
Wouldn't be a red.
Your question, imo, should be 'Why aren't keepers sent off for punching?'
There is no question that Mane endangered the safety of his opponent (you only have to look at the aftermath.)
Ritchie did the same thing and only got a yellow, which was a mistake, imo. It shouldn't matter that Mawson was able to duck out of the way; the phrasing is 'endanger', not 'hurt'.
offence was that the Ref was rather lenient, as the goalie escaped injury.
Should have still been sent off though in my opinion.