The Footie Thread

[Swango1980]

Tuchel has a point - that’s ridiculous, he is offside so how can it be a corner ?‍?‍

Because, the linesman did not see it. If there was no VAR, it would still have been a corner. The only thing VAR can do is rule out a goal if scored.

 

[Deleted member 1740]

What’s a chance for Utd to sneak the win

What has happened to Wan Bissaka and Fernandes-

The definition of a one season wonder.

Wan Bissaka is being exposed for the average player he is. Bit like Maguire.

Whats happened to Timo Werner??

 

[SteveW86]

The definition of a one season wonder.

Wan Bissaka is being exposed for the average player he is. Bit like Maguire.

Whats happened to Timo Werner??

Hang on, I thought Salah was a one season wonder?

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Because, the linesman did not see it. If there was no VAR, it would still have been a corner. The only thing VAR can do is rule out a goal if scored.

He needs to go to specsavers.

Had Yernited scored from that corner VAR couldnt get involved as its classed as the next phase of play.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Because, the linesman did not see it. If there was no VAR, it would still have been a corner. The only thing VAR can do is rule out a goal if scored.

If the linesman’s cooldnt see that Ronaldo was offside then he needs to find a new job because there was clear daylight between him and the last defender. Helen Keller would have seen that Ronaldo was offside

 

[mteam]

Because, the linesman did not see it. If there was no VAR, it would still have been a corner. The only thing VAR can do is rule out a goal if scored.

If he didnt see that he shouldn't be running the line imo

 

[ColchesterFC]

I'm wondering if a few of the other smaller teams might take a leaf out of United's book and play a flat back 9 when they come up against the bigger teams.

 

[pokerjoke]

After the Liverpool game and the Man City game the last thing Utd needed to do was go toe to toe with Chelsea.
Whilst not a vintage performance the attitude and aptitude was good.
A battling performance.
Lucky Sancho didn’t pass to Rashford because he ran offside.

 

[Liverbirdie]

Wan Bissaka could be the worst quality player on the ball in PL history. Horrific. So bad today.

According to pokerjoke, he's better than TAA.

 

[Swango1980]

If he didnt see that he shouldn't be running the line imo

I'm not defending the linesman, just explaining that a corner was given because the linesman didn't see it. Happens all the time, whether it be an offside, free kick, etc. So, in the grand scheme of things, it is not really a talking point. Maybe it would have been had Utd scored from corner.

What is more shocking is a great chance falling to Utd at the end when Mendy gave the ball away, but that chance fell to Fred.

 

[Slime]

According to pokerjoke, he's better than TAA.

................... at defending, and I'd have to agree with him.

 

[Slime]

Very happy with a point ............................. when all I was expecting was a drubbing.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

I'm not defending the linesman, just explaining that a corner was given because the linesman didn't see it. Happens all the time, whether it be an offside, free kick, etc. So, in the grand scheme of things, it is not really a talking point. Maybe it would have been had Utd scored from corner.

What is more shocking is a great chance falling to Utd at the end when Mendy gave the ball away, but that chance fell to Fred.

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he didn’t flag offside because it’s the new directive to not flag for offside until the player has a shot etc - it wasn’t because the linesman didn’t see it

because he didn’t have a shot the flag stayed down but they gained a corner

If Utd had scored from that corner then it would have been an embarrassment of the new directive

 

[pokerjoke]

According to pokerjoke, he's better than TAA.

At defending 100%
There’s a lot better than TAA
His overall game though is shocking (AWB) that is.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

................... at defending, and I'd have to agree with him.

??

Sorry Wan Bissaka is not better than TAA at anything unless he makes a great cup of tea

 

[Billysboots]

Wan Bissaka could be the worst quality player on the ball in PL history. Horrific. So bad today.

With and without the ball he’s awful, with the occasional redeeming block and last ditch tackle. Some of his positioning is unbelievably bad. There were times today he was almost United’s furthest forward player when we were defending - absolutely miles out of position when playing a back four.

 

[Deleted member 1740]

At defending 100%
There’s a lot better than TAA
His overall game though is shocking (AWB) that is.

It's a myth TAA cant defend. Absolute myth.

 

[BrianM]

Chelsea are a superb side, should of won really, but Utd seem to be playing better for Carrick…
Mctominay immense again, he’s been brilliant for Scotland as well.
How good is Reece James looking as well, another great player.

 

[BrianM]

It's a myth TAA cant defend. Absolute myth.

Good defender but better going forward in my opinion.
Better teams are setting up like this where the emphasis is on attacking rather than defending…

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Good defender but better going forward in my opinion.
Better teams are setting up like this where the emphasis is on attacking rather than defending…

He is better going forward than defending but because attacking attributes are world class and the way we play sometimes he is very high so there is space behind him , that’s more down to the system as opposed to his ability. When faced one on one then it’s tough to get passed him and he very solid in the tackle , early years he used to switch off to people coming in behind him but he is far better now.