Match Threads Manchester Utd vs Spurs - Match Thread

[philll]

Probably for the best to sub Lamela off.

 

[Neon_Knight_]

No way that a Red, handbags from both

It's not something I like to see, but so often the player who reacts is punished more harshly than the player (and action) that they are retaliating to.

It doesn't matter how gently Martial contacted him...in the modern rules that has to be a red if it's seen. As with the handball rule, subjectivity doesn't come into it when a player intentionally strikes another in the face with a hand. It's harsh, but Martial was naive.

The difference with Lamela is that it was possibly intended to be a push in the chest. Lamela is not looking at Martial and his forearm contacts his chest, neck and jaw. It's not a swinging elbow. It would be very subjective to say he was trying to hit him in the face, so he gets the benefit of the doubt.

If Lamela should be penalised for anything, I'd say it should be simulation, not violent conduct.

 

[chrissivad]

Big call taking Bruno Varnandez off

 

[AnotherSpursFan]

Tanguy has been a bit lackadaisical at times. He looks so smooth but he is prone to losing the ball. Cut that out and he’s a true gem

I strongly disagree. Strongly disagree.
He's trying to make things happen and is making things happen instead of taking 5 seconds on the ball before passing sideways and backwards and raise arm pointing here and there...that kind of player is the worst...horrible.

 

[thecook]

Best sub I've seen Jose ever make......well done sir

He's starting to listen to us!

 

[Hazelton]

Bruno Fernandes off is a massive boost.

 

[ilikeost]

Such a smart move by Mourinho. Ref was going to send Lamela off the first chance he got.

 

[daveduvet]

Lamela off with a fractured jaw bless him

Real?

 

[SonicSarr]

Lucas on for Lamela

Exactly what I just said in the pub. He's on a yellow, will be targeted and all we need to do is pick them off on the counter now.

 

[davros]

I remember giving up a 3 goal half time lead against Man U and conceding 5 in the second half. I remember losing against 10 men when we had been 3 goals up. I am still nervous.

 

[Thewobbler]

I hope we humiliate them.

 

[Wsussexspur]

I get what you mean, but these days I feel far more confident about it. Don't concede an early second half goal and it should be done and and dusted.

I know! With a manager in charge that it really shouldn’t happen... but it’s spurs.. lol I just can’t help it!

 

[RichieS]

Right Spurs; let's not be fucking this up.

 

[spursfan77]

Great pressure tanguy

 

[yiddopaul]

I remember giving up a 3 goal half time lead against Man U and conceding 5 in the second half. I remember losing against 10 men when we had been 3 goals up. I am still nervous.

Different team these days.

 

[GutBucket]

Kane sees the whole pitch, so good.

 

[Col_M]

Kane is such an underrated footballer and he is rated as world class.

 

[Matrix]

Lamela play acting like a ****. I hate that. No way should martial have walked for that.

Any spurs fans celebrating that red are putting themselves in the same boat as gooners and Chelscum fans. It's exactly what they would do.

that’s why we don’t win games like this at grounds like Man U. Fight fire with fire.

 

[jurgen]

Lamela off with a fractured jaw bless him

'Weak Latin bones'

 

[Yid-ol]

73 pages at half time. That has to be a record!

And we arnt even losing.