Slime
Tour Winner
Actually, I didn't. I said 'more ankle height than knee height'.
Sure.
Ankle height is about 3" above the ground, knee height is about 20" above the ground.
Therefore a tackle made at, say, 11" above the ground would be described as more ankle height than knee height.
It really is that simple, well, it is in my head.
clubchamp98
Journeyman Pro
I think your tape measure is missing 6”
So is my wife’s.
Slime
Tour Winner
I think your tape measure is missing 6”
Now I am confused.
Why is my tape measeure missing 6"?
How far above ground are your knees and ankles?
Measure them and then you'll understand.
That will be the end of it.
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Pin-seeker
Well-known member
If a red had been given I don’t think Utd could have too many complaints,but I wouldn’t say it was a definite red.
Seemed like he brushed the knee.
Seemed like he brushed the knee.
Don Barzini
Assistant Pro
Interested on people’s thoughts on this one. Red, yellow or neither?
Red for me and we were all shouting for one at the time, but ref gave a yellow and VAR said that was the right call.
Red for me and we were all shouting for one at the time, but ref gave a yellow and VAR said that was the right call.
Swango1980
Well-known member
But one that has, I believe, only ever been sent off once. Over 6 years ago when he still played in Argentina
Quite.
I’d rather have an aggressive centre half than one who would prefer to share a joke and a smile with the opposition strikers.
PJ87
Journeyman Pro
Interested on people’s thoughts on this one. Red, yellow or neither?
Red for me and we were all shouting for one at the time, but ref gave a yellow and VAR said that was the right call.
I thought he got away with one tbh it wouldn't have surprised me if the ref had pulled a red or VAR had got involved
That's a remarkable statistic when you watch him play. He has a bad / nasty tackle in him that he displays far too regularly. Those tackles aren't excessively forceful, they are nasty, potentially career ending. He is a very good player but that red mist makes him a liability at times.
Tashyboy
Please don’t ask to see my tatts 👍
Yeah but his ankle is near his kneeInterested on people’s thoughts on this one. Red, yellow or neither?
Red for me and we were all shouting for one at the time, but ref gave a yellow and VAR said that was the right call.
Arthur Wedge
Well-known member
Would say that he has got very lucky then when there has been two red card tackles alone this season he has got away with
The two footed lunge against Palace and yesterday
Arthur Wedge
Well-known member
Interested on people’s thoughts on this one. Red, yellow or neither?
Red for me and we were all shouting for one at the time, but ref gave a yellow and VAR said that was the right call.
That’s poor and should have been upgraded to a red
Swango1980
Well-known member
Not sure he has ended anyone's career? Maybe he has beaten the odds?
Yes, his foot yesterday caught Palmer on knee. But, only after Martinez had put the breaks on with his left foot, and tried to use his right to stop Palmer. No force in it at all, and Palmer was absolutely fine.
I see him as tenacious. He is committed to the challenge, he won't shy away. Sure, every now and then it will be mistimed. But, I don't see him as ever trying to be nasty and intentionally trying to hurt someone.
Complete opposite to players like Garnacho and Rashford of course. There was a moment in game yesterday where ball was hit high in air. Garnacho was closest, but he stood stationary about 5 yards away, absolutely no intent to try and win the ball. Therefore, Chelsea end up winning it after it bounces, and led to Neto's chance where he dragged it wide. If Utd had more players with the fight of Martinez, I reckon we'd be miles better off simply by winning more balls and 50/50s up front.
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Swango1980
Well-known member
There are many many players you can say have got away with borderline challenges in the past. Others, like Bruno, who have been unlucky the other way.
So, not sure it is useful keeping a portfolio of such memories, as we could do it with most
Arthur Wedge
Well-known member
Yes there are many - but the talk is about Martinez
What other players get away with or are unlucky with is irrelevant- Martinez appears to be a bit nasty when playing and whilst he is committed has gone over the line a few times , seems to have a habit of being a little late going through the back of players
How he got away with this is laughable
You won’t get struck by lightning if you just say - yeah he has gotten away with a few and at times has gone too far
Swango1980
Well-known member
It isn't irrelevant. Because when referring to someone as a nasty piece of work, presumably it is relative to what other players do.Yes there are many - but the talk is about Martinez
What other players get away with or are unlucky with is irrelevant- Martinez appears to be a bit nasty when playing and whilst he is committed has gone over the line a few times , seems to have a habit of being a little late going through the back of players
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How he got away with this is laughable
You won’t get struck by lightning if you just say - yeah he has gotten away with a few and at times has gone too far
So, I could post a thousand stills featuring other players, and we could call all of them nasty pieces of work.
But, not going to drag up debates we did to death at the time an incident happened. I'm sure most find it boring
Bazz
Q-School Graduate
I agree. And I’m optimistic we can hang around like Villa did last season but I’ve had a lot of disappointment as a Forest fan so I’m also trying not to get too carried away
Nuno's done it before. Get carried away, that's the whole point. Like he always says, "dreaming is for free."
*can you tell I'm really missing him
Bazz
Q-School Graduate
Interested on people’s thoughts on this one. Red, yellow or neither?
Red for me and we were all shouting for one at the time, but ref gave a yellow and VAR said that was the right call.
Red normally, but because it was on MGW, play on.
