I dare not post this until after the final whistle, but I was surprised Lyon didn’t get a Penalty. Not saying they should have, but serious doubts about that ref.
I thought everyone played well. I think we’ll be better next week with Lanzini in for Benrahma. One thing about Fornals is that even if he doesn’t play well he works so, so hard that he affects the game.
Away to these will be hard, but I really think we can do it
Still in the tie after a very gutsy performance. Dawson MOM easily for me.. Not gonna carry on about the ref, blame UEFA for trusting a ref who has a “ checkered “ past to say the least. At least he won’t ref the 2nd leg.. Considering circumstances, very good result ⚒️⚒️⚒️⚒️
The point is Cresswell gave the ref a decision to make but we have to stop allowing players to take the easy option of falling over instead of trying to play football, something they are paid to do. When you keep sending players off, you keep encouraging it.
Regardless of the red card in general I was not at all impressed with the German official, his decision making was dubious, his continuous stopping of play for non head injuries and falling for some over reacting. All in all , IMO not worthy of his FIFA badge.
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1-1 is probably the perfect result going into a second away leg, going there winning puts the pressure on us & they go for it
Fair play to the side for coming back all square at the end of it.
So how many games does Cresswell miss for the Red ?
Awful, awful referee.
Very proud of my boys tonight
We'll do them at their own turf
Away to these will be hard, but I really think we can do it
We can definitely beat them next week. Will be tough but I didn't see anything to fear tonight.
Dawson MOM easily for me..
Not gonna carry on about the ref, blame UEFA for trusting a ref who has a “ checkered “ past to say the least.
At least he won’t ref the 2nd leg..
Considering circumstances, very good result
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Their right back looked impressive, too.
All in all , IMO not worthy of his FIFA badge.