Match Threads Burnley vs Spurs - Match Thread

[yankspurs]

I like the strategy of countering to get fouled. Moss is not letting anything go now.

 

[paulcumpstone]

They love a tactical foul

 

[soflapaul]

while some here don't rate Lucas, he does create problems for the defenders. Certainly wish he could be smarter in his runs, but he does add something positive to the team

 

[JayB]

He always does nothing until the last 20 then goes for it. Don't agree or even think it works, but that's what he does.

We've gone for it here at half time to be fair

 

[nailsy]

Asked the same question on Reddit and apparently it's the case that when Dier makes the clearance it technically starts a new phase of play, and that the rule holds that the handball must have occured in the phase leading to the goal in order for the goal to be disallowed. The problem here wasn't VAR, it was John Moss failing to blow for the ball blatantly hitting the arm, which isn't allowable for attackers even if unintentional anymore.

Carragher said the same thing, but it doesn't feel right does it? I don't blame the ref, because it it could be difficult to spot, but how can VAR ignore it? We weren't in control of the ball at any point after the handball so it must be the same phase of play.

 

[wirE]

Some well needed changes for the 2nd half. Good penalty. Let’s keep the momentum

 

[midoshairband]

it’s there to win if we’re good enough.

 

[ardiles]

A much better second half after the changes.

 

[Marantz]

Different game now

 

[Colonel_Klinck]

How is Moss that fat? He’s a professional ref and he looks like a professional pie eater.

 

[Johnny J]

We look much better when we actually try to give them something to worry about.

 

[JayB]

Carragher said the same thing, but it doesn't feel right does it? I don't blame the ref, because it it could be difficult to spot, but how can VAR ignore it? We weren't in control of the ball at any point after the handball so it must be the same phase of play.

Clearances are sufficient to start a new phase under the laws, and VAR is (supposedly) not allowed to review potential handballs in the buildup, only in the phase leading to the goal. I don't think we've seen that directive implemented consistently to be fair, but supposedly that's how it's supposed to be. As such the referee has to blow for handball when it occurs or else the goal won't be overturned for handball in the buildup prior to the final phase. Agree that it feels wrong but the law needs to be changed in order to account for the situation I suppose.

 

[Athenspur]

Their whole defense is on a yellow. Lucas and Bergwijn can make a difference with their pace now. Plus Lamela, GLC and Dele with their trickery. Come on!

 

[ackie]

Come on Spurs.

 

[Phomesy]

Come on lads!

 

[Johnny J]

Alli needs to play it simple, too many flicks

 

[yankspurs]

Come on boys! Push for the winner!

 

[Pistols At Dawn]

gio literally calling the shots now

 

[The Apprentice]

Just build this club around Lo Celso. He’s on a completely different level to the rest of our squad.

 

[gushayes11]

GLC different class.