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Eirik better have 125 points on his ST like!

That is genuinely one of the quietest stadiums we have played in all season, so much for this great atmosphere with the sell-out crowd.

Aye, was mainly due to Pardew making him defend rather than attack mind.

Not even sure KI knows what his argument is now like

Quoted for posterity. You're being arrogant and ignorant tbh, not to mention patronising, but I'm sure there'll be no penalties given this season in similar situations to Colback's, so you've nothing to worry about. Even if penalties are given in the exact same situation, it makes no difference - it still isn't a penalty and would just be an incorrect decision.

Hayden used his arm/hand to control the ball because he lost control of it ffs That is so different from the situation we observed with Colback. As for the rest of your post, I've already answered it several times and you're not understanding - it simply isn't handball in any situation.

The 'natural sway of your arm' argument doesn't really work when you're diving in to block the ball. He makes a situation where his arm is out away from his body when he knows the ball is coming his way, it's his choice. He didn't deliberately stop the ball with his arm, so it's not a penalty. There is no way in that short distance with the ball travelling that fast he'd have the time to think and put his arm in front of the ball (also noting his arm was stationary throughout and didn't move towards the ball). There is no argument here, it's just simply not a penalty. no argument. From Graham Poll The rules are nowhere near as simple as you're making out like, otherwise there would literally never be a penalty given for handball. From the FA's website: http://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/lawsandrules/laws/football-11-11/law-12---fouls-and-misconduct#WQQIIAOeJPSscHJY.99 Because "refs have given them before" doesn't make it a penalty, or mean it should even be discussed as one. Previous bad calls do not set a precedent to start giving penalties. The laws of the game in this situation are pretty clear, there is absolutely no reason to give a penalty in that situation. It's not even close to being a penalty. Christ almighty, so because the rules are as you interpret them, despite there being numerous examples of professional referees interpreting them differently to you, there's no argument and no discussion despite this being an argument and this being a discussion. Also known as the 'la la la not listening' method. It's not how the rules are interpreted, it's how the rules are clearly written and enforced. We cant start changing the rules of the games because people decide Leeds should have had a penalty. What have I said above that is wrong? From the rules that we play to, what makes the decision even remotely debateable?

That'd be a weird season like, only having three teams in the playoffs and six teams relegated.

The 'natural sway of your arm' argument doesn't really work when you're diving in to block the ball. He makes a situation where his arm is out away from his body when he knows the ball is coming his way, it's his choice. He didn't deliberately stop the ball with his arm, so it's not a penalty. There is no way in that short distance with the ball travelling that fast he'd have the time to think and put his arm in front of the ball (also noting his arm was stationary throughout and didn't move towards the ball). There is no argument here, it's just simply not a penalty. no argument. From Graham Poll The rules are nowhere near as simple as you're making out like, otherwise there would literally never be a penalty given for handball. From the FA's website: http://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/lawsandrules/laws/football-11-11/law-12---fouls-and-misconduct#WQQIIAOeJPSscHJY.99 Because "refs have given them before" doesn't make it a penalty, or mean it should even be discussed as one. Previous bad calls do not set a precedent to start giving penalties. The laws of the game in this situation are pretty clear, there is absolutely no reason to give a penalty in that situation. It's not even close to being a penalty.

Happy days Thought it was relatively sensible based on how Rafa approaches away games.

What did he say? Pretty much the above. Described the penalty as if Colback had picked the ball up with both hands and refused to give us any credit for the win whatsoever despite being questioned to that point.

Monk still as big of a cunt in his interview as ever.

Is it time for graphs like?

They both had a giggle at that like. Easy win, never really got out of 2nd gear. Looking at our fixtures, it's difficult to see where we'll next lose to be honest.

The 'natural sway of your arm' argument doesn't really work when you're diving in to block the ball. He makes a situation where his arm is out away from his body when he knows the ball is coming his way, it's his choice. He didn't deliberately stop the ball with his arm, so it's not a penalty. There is no way in that short distance with the ball travelling that fast he'd have the time to think and put his arm in front of the ball (also noting his arm was stationary throughout and didn't move towards the ball). There is no argument here, it's just simply not a penalty.

There is no way that is a pen Ball struck about 25mph from 1 yard away, arm in a normal position when jumping. Take his arm away and it'd of hit his torso anyway. Think people need reminding the rule is that handball must be deliberate. There is no way he deliberately moved his arm to stop the ball then.

Have Sky mentioned it being a sellout yet?

Little Leeds well up for their cup final.

Didn't realise how average Leeds' team was. Chris Wood leading the line ffs

It's on the website like. Ritchie, Gayle, Anita & Colback in for Atsu, Yedlin, Mitro & Hayden. Edit - Above.

HT result - Newcastle 1-0 FT result - Newcastle 2-0 14/1 £25

This would be one of those "free games" under Carver that wouldn't matter if we lost 12-0.

No alcohol sales at HT fwiw.

Who would have thought The Sun might make something up...

What a great reason to hate him some more.