Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Newcastle United (04/01/25)

[Keegans Export]

4 minutes ago, Fak said:

Only decision I can think of was the Burn handball which would have been a second yellow. 
 

Joelinton probably could and should have been booked a lot earlier than he did but that’s about it?

 

3 minutes ago, Fak said:

Ah and the equaliser. 

I actually think the handball was one of the decisions he got right. Arm in a natural position, doesn't move his hand towards the ball, with the rules as they are that isn't handball.

 

However I think Burn was lucky with his handball and on another day Joelinton could have been booked earlier.

 

On the other hand, I don't disagree with the collision that smashed Gordon's nose not being given but he then gave them a free kick for the exact same thing. Give both or neither. Regullon (I think it was) definitely should have been booked for dissent for arguing about that throw in. 

 

It was just a crap refereeing display, not a biased one.

[Fak]

Agree the goal definitely should have stood. 

[RodneyCisse]

We all know he’s a shite ref, just look at the Liverpool game at st James’

[Keegans Export]

2 minutes ago, GeordieDazzler said:

Asked this earlier and couldn’t see if anyone answered. But if the ref doesn’t give the handball and Joelinton isn’t the one who scores then VAR can’t act? Has that changed?
 

It’s why Gordon’s goal vs Sheff Utd stood after Longstaffs handball. 

VAR did look at it, I'm sure they confirmed that on the TNT coverage. 

 

They agreed that his arm was in a natural position and the handball was accidental therefore the on-field decision stands. But yeah, if it had gone in off Joelinton's hand the goal would have been ruled out.

[RS]

If all things were equal it would have been a draw Ange, you moaning antipodean arsehole. 

[GeordieDazzler]

4 minutes ago, Keegans Export said:

VAR did look at it, I'm sure they confirmed that on the TNT coverage. 

 

They agreed that his arm was in a natural position and the handball was accidental therefore the on-field decision stands. But yeah, if it had gone in off Joelinton's hand the goal would have been ruled out.

That’s not what I’m saying. The rule used to be if there was a handball in the build up but the person who handles isnt the goalscorer then VAR can’t do anything, unless the onfield ref makes the call? 
 

 

 

 

Edited Saturday at 16:19 by GeordieDazzler

[Keegans Export]

1 minute ago, GeordieDazzler said:

That’s not what I’m saying. The rule used to be if there was a handball in the build up but the person who handles isnt the goalscorer then VAR can’t do anything, unless the onfield ref makes the call? 
 

Presumably that isn't the case any more judging by this;

 

 

To me, that suggests that if the VAR thought it was a deliberate handball they would have intervened.

[Aiston]

Long may the winning streak continue, good first half but again hated watching the second half.

 

 

 

[AyeDubbleYoo]

8 minutes ago, Keegans Export said:

VAR did look at it, I'm sure they confirmed that on the TNT coverage. 

 

They agreed that his arm was in a natural position and the handball was accidental therefore the on-field decision stands. But yeah, if it had gone in off Joelinton's hand the goal would have been ruled out.

They did look, as you say they explained why it was a goal. 

[Skeletor]

 

[Nucasol]

1 hour ago, MagMal said:

Apparently the young'uns are running wild at the surf club and Ailsa can't cope, although Sally is in a bikini so things are looking up.

Pics or I don’t believe you.

[Guybrush]

Where's the highlights? TNT always seem to be slow on the uptake. 

[Nucasol]

48 minutes ago, 54 said:

Ruddy looks delighted to be there…

[AyeDubbleYoo]

Has Ball Santa shaved his beard?! 

[Nucasol]

34 minutes ago, Big Geordie said:

BBC 5Live disgusted that our first goal wasn't ruled out for handball.

Kiss my hairy ballsack John Murray and team.

 

[Nucasol]

32 minutes ago, mighty__mag said:

 

Imagine Howe could win the next two PL home games, Wolves and Bournemouth, to equal Keegan, then go one better and beat Southampton away to hold a new PL record.

 

Difficult, but possible. 

Has to overcome his Bournemouth kryptonite to achieve that…

[Superior Acuña]

23 minutes ago, GeordieDazzler said:

That’s not what I’m saying. The rule used to be if there was a handball in the build up but the person who handles isnt the goalscorer then VAR can’t do anything, unless the onfield ref makes the call? 
 

 

 

 

 

VAR could do something, so they checked it 

[Lush Vlad]

29 minutes ago, RS said:

If all things were equal it would have been a draw Ange, you moaning antipodean arsehole. 

I liked him when he came in and his teams are great to watch. But fuck me, he’s turned into an Aussie Mourinho pretty quick. 
 

Just treats the interviewer like an absolute cunt all the while and speaks in half riddles all the while and repeats himself.
 

“All things being equal. You should learn the laws of the game… MAAATE.”

[Lush Vlad]

 

Whether you like the law or not. It’s so fucking simple. Should we change it mid-game to suit you, Ange?! 

[Displayname]

Tbf, he did include himself when he said that managers whine to often.

So he is a self-aware asshole atleast.

[GEFAFWISP]

Flange.

[Lush Vlad]

He’s under pressure. I get it. But he always half answers questions being a bit cryptic. Then seems to just repeat himself and have a go at whoever is asking the question or the media as a whole. 

[GeordieDazzler]

6 minutes ago, Lush Vlad said:

 

Whether you like the law or not. It’s so fucking simple. Should we change it mid-game to suit you, Ange?! 

Thank you. It was completely correct then. 

[MagMal]

23 minutes ago, Nucasol said:

Pics or I don’t believe you.

Is this close enough from a quick Google?, 😍😂

[Mazzy]

The whole handball thing is hilarious. It's the rule, it's stupid sometimes and it's sensible other times, deal with it.

 

What if attacker does that in the box as he's trying to pass it through to someone and it hits a defenders hand. Would anyone expect hand all to then be given? No.