Originally posted by boarmanThe ref was useless. He should have blown for a foul on Rooney before the incident and Rooney was stepping backwards so how anyone can call it as deliberate is just jumping to conclusions.
I cant see anything wrong with his appointment as Rooney got what he deserved,you cant kick someone in the groin and think that you will stay on .
He should have booked Ronaldo for running from the edge of the pitch and getting involved in an incident that had nothing to do with him.
FIFA are showing off. There attitude is "We're in charge and don't forget it".
Blatter is a peacock who is only interested in one thing. Himself. The whole organisation needs shaking up.
Originally posted by boarmanDr wu has said it, pretty much.
I cant see anything wrong with his appointment as Rooney got what he deserved,you cant kick someone in the groin and think that you will stay on .
The ref was going to penalise the Portugese players but changed his mind due to protestations from the players.
No ref should allow himself to be influenced in this way.
Originally posted by Dr WuI do not know how you can possibly say that Rooney was stepping back have another look at it as i have just done and you will see him kick backwards,and besides Rooney knew he was there ,he just let the situation get to him and lost his cool.
The ref was useless. He should have blown for a foul on Rooney before the incident and Rooney was stepping backwards so how anyone can call it as deliberate is just jumping to conclusions.
He should have booked Ronaldo for running from the edge of the pitch and getting involved in an incident that had nothing to do with him.
FIFA are showing off. There ...[text shortened]... acock who is only interested in one thing. Himself. The whole organisation needs shaking up.
Originally posted by boarmanAre you as blind as the friggin refs? He was overbalancing, he had to put his foot down somewhere - even Rooney can't hover. I've watched it many times and it is clear to anyone, [who isn't Portugese, Irish, or Scottish or just dumb, or both] that it was accidental.
I do not know how you can possibly say that Rooney was stepping back have another look at it as i have just done and you will see him kick backwards,and besides Rooney knew he was there ,he just let the situation get to him and lost his cool.
Originally posted by Dr StrangeloveNo, it isn't. For the 100th time. La Marca and L'Equipe (for example) agree it was definitely a red card.
Are you as blind as the friggin refs? He was overbalancing, he had to put his foot down somewhere - even Rooney can't hover. I've watched it many times and it is clear to anyone, [who isn't Portugese, Irish, or Scottish or just dumb, or both] that it was accidental.
Open your friggin eyes.
Originally posted by boarmanwhich is why he deserved the red card. No composure..
I do not know how you can possibly say that Rooney was stepping back have another look at it as i have just done and you will see him kick backwards,and besides Rooney knew he was there ,he just let the situation get to him and lost his cool.
