***rbl v city official match thread***

[Beefymcfc]

Stones was at fault for both goals. Played the guy on for the first and gave the ball away for the second.

Always plays better with Ruben beside him, who wouldn’t.

[Mase]

And what was the difference between Walker’s kick and the Watford player that booted Jesus on Saturday?

[mr_nool]

And what was the difference between Walker’s kick and the Watford player that booted Jesus on Saturday?

Different competitions and different refs.
I thought both were worthy of red to be honest (even if Kyle didn't really connect), but you can't really point to inconsistencies from one game to another in a completely different competition.

[Mase]

And what was the difference between Walker’s kick and the Watford player that booted Jesus on Saturday?

Different competitions and different refs.
I thought both were worthy of red to be honest (even if Kyle didn't really connect), but you can't really point to inconsistencies from one game to another in a completely different competition.

Or the similarity is that we’re being done by refs.

[Beefymcfc]

And what was the difference between Walker’s kick and the Watford player that booted Jesus on Saturday?

Different competitions and different refs.
I thought both were worthy of red to be honest (even if Kyle didn't really connect), but you can't really point to inconsistencies from one game to another in a completely different competition.

But it shouldn’t matter, these are the IFAB rules. I mentioned this right after the game and believe both were very different. With Jesus, he had 2 swipes and then got wrapped up in the second which injured Jesus. Walker took one swipe, and although aggressive, never really amounted to much as the player who had been continually hacking players jumped up with no adverse effect.

The other thing I noticed was that we were flagged for marginal offside calls whereas RBL were allowed to play on. That seemed a directive from the ref rather than individual decisions and, each time, went against us.

The ref, for me, was at it all game.

[mr_nool]

And what was the difference between Walker’s kick and the Watford player that booted Jesus on Saturday?

Different competitions and different refs.
I thought both were worthy of red to be honest (even if Kyle didn't really connect), but you can't really point to inconsistencies from one game to another in a completely different competition.

But it shouldn’t matter, these are the IFAB rules. I mentioned this right after the game and believe both were very different. With Jesus, he had 2 swipes and then got wrapped up in the second which injured Jesus. Walker took one swipe, and although aggressive, never really amounted to much as the player who had been continually hacking players jumped up with no adverse effect.

The other thing I noticed was that we were flagged for marginal offside calls whereas RBL were allowed to play on. That seemed a directive from the ref rather than individual decisions and, each time, went against us.

The ref, for me, was at it all game.

I agree that the ref was appalling, but I don't see the correlation with this weekend's game. The rules are the same, but each refs interprets the rules differently, and another competition means a different context. That saus, I think it should've been a red this weekend too.

[mr_nool]

And what was the difference between Walker’s kick and the Watford player that booted Jesus on Saturday?

Different competitions and different refs.
I thought both were worthy of red to be honest (even if Kyle didn't really connect), but you can't really point to inconsistencies from one game to another in a completely different competition.

Or the similarity is that we’re being done by refs.

Agree with that, both for tonight a d last weekend.

[Nick]

We had a back 4 in the league cup that played mint

[johnny crossan]

worrying lacuna within the Walker cranium, better sign a full back before the last 16 now.

[stupot]

We had a back 4 in the league cup that played mint

We played Wycombe, conceded 1 and could easily have conceded a couple more. They definitely didn't play mint.

[blues2win]

To be honest we didn’t have a leader on the pitch to drag something out of the players. Fernandinho’s past it now sadly. The whole team would have played better (certainly the defence) if Ruben had played. Of course Pep didn’t want to start him and I understand why but still…..

[Dimples]

And what was the difference between Walker’s kick and the Watford player that booted Jesus on Saturday?

Different competitions and different refs.
I thought both were worthy of red to be honest (even if Kyle didn't really connect), but you can't really point to inconsistencies from one game to another in a completely different competition.

But it shouldn’t matter, these are the IFAB rules. I mentioned this right after the game and believe both were very different. With Jesus, he had 2 swipes and then got wrapped up in the second which injured Jesus. Walker took one swipe, and although aggressive, never really amounted to much as the player who had been continually hacking players jumped up with no adverse effect.

The other thing I noticed was that we were flagged for marginal offside calls whereas RBL were allowed to play on. That seemed a directive from the ref rather than individual decisions and, each time, went against us.

The ref, for me, was at it all game.

I agree that the ref was appalling, but I don't see the correlation with this weekend's game. The rules are the same, but each refs interprets the rules differently, and another competition means a different context. That saus, I think it should've been a red this weekend too.

The ref was interpreting the rules differently for each team tonight. That is the issue I have.

[carl_feedthegoat]

The ref was dire and our manager was dire in his team selection .
Foden is injured , Walker is out for the knock outs (not sure if it’s One game ?)

He never used one fucking youth player until the 87th minute and made the shocking decision to play fernandino for the whole game !! a player who gave the ball away more than anyone else !!

The reason we won’t win the CL is because he isn’t capable of not having these continuous brain farts which seem to be part and parcel of his DNA in this competition.

Horrendous management yesterday .

[Original Dub]

[Bluemoon4610]

And what was the difference between Walker’s kick and the Watford player that booted Jesus on Saturday?

Different competitions and different refs.
I thought both were worthy of red to be honest (even if Kyle didn't really connect), but you can't really point to inconsistencies from one game to another in a completely different competition.

Or the similarity is that we’re being done by refs.

Watched this in my local, as usual for these CL matches. There's three Derby fans doing contract work around here who've been in each time. Even they have noticed and commented on how we are ref'ed differently to other teams, as if under orders to hinder us. They couldn't believe the penalty wasn't given, or that Kyle got a red for his ankle tap (their words) while we seemed to be kicked worse without even being given a foul. Glad others are seeing it now.

[PeterParker]

The ref was shit, but is anyone surprised?

We have our share of blame in this, to be honest. Everyone knows they will try and do us with every single chance they have, you know it, I know, but it seems our staff and board don't and they somewhat feel that we will win this fair and square.
Impossible.

We don't put pressure on refs. Remember how that was one of the "tactics" Taggart had? Everyone near the ref. Do that every time and see what happens.
Football wise, I think the Spafia did some amazing things, but I would love them to get involved with the right people, rather than some weird deals with different brands. Use the fact we broke the "Super League" in our favor with UEFA, because the fuckers owe us big time.

In this world, you need to be like that, sadly, because, it breaks my heart knowing this incredible generation will never get the full recognition because of how bent the media and the surroundings are.

[dave watson's perm]

The ref was dire and our manager was dire in his team selection .
Foden is injured , Walker is out for the knock outs (not sure if it’s One game ?)

He never used one fucking youth player until the 87th minute and made the shocking decision to play fernandino for the whole game !! a player who gave the ball away more than anyone else !!

The reason we won’t win the CL is because he isn’t capable of not having these continuous brain farts which seem to be part and parcel of his DNA in this competition.

Horrendous management yesterday .

i find it bizarre that he speaks out about having a skeleton team last week yet doesnt use all his subs in what was a meaningless game.

[RodneyRodney]

I'm LIVID with Guardiola for last night, as I suspect are the younger players - not "kids" - who were flown half way across Europe and back to sit on the bloody bench for 90 mins. SENSELESS.
95% of the time he's the best coach on the planet ; 5% of the time his decisions completely defy logic.

[carl_feedthegoat]

OD crawled away again ?

[Original Dub]

OD crawled away again ?

No, your anti-pep logic is just too bullet proof to argue with