ImBlue Posted 14 February 2016 Share Posted 14 February 2016 I get the feeling of being p*ssed but in what way were we cheated today. Arsenal could have won that 4-1/5-1. I guess the way we lost in the last seconds is disheartening but there is nothing in the refs performance that contributed to that. You understand that if you give Simpson a yellow for that single foul alone, how many you're going to have to give to be consistent? If he isn't consistent, then how did can you say he had a good day? He was influenced by the card waving and dissent from Arsenal players that he never really got under control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzell Posted 14 February 2016 Share Posted 14 February 2016 Problem was that Mahrez was looking for it. He beaten Monreal and looked to go down with minimal contact. Why not stay on your feet? I'll look at it again later to see if I'm wrong but it didn't look like a penalty for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoareyaaa Posted 14 February 2016 Share Posted 14 February 2016 If you think back hard enough you might remember a penalty he gave our way. Everyone was saying at half time how the ref had given everything our way. Arsenal had quite a few yellow cards too. he didn't exactly give it our way, it was a clear peno he didn't have any other choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Metal Ed Posted 14 February 2016 Share Posted 14 February 2016 Drinkwater left a needless high boot up that could have been another red on another day. Not that I really believe it was dangerous play. So yeah, we got lucky there. The ref being crap can go both ways, but Arsenal got the better of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny the fox Posted 14 February 2016 Author Share Posted 14 February 2016 The thought of losing has got to people's head a bit too much today it seems. you show me a good loser and I'll show you a loser... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImBlue Posted 14 February 2016 Share Posted 14 February 2016 If you think back hard enough you might remember a penalty he gave our way. Everyone was saying at half time how the ref had given everything our way. Arsenal had quite a few yellow cards too. We got a fair few debatable decisions first half, through the ref maybe not reading it right (even Henry said the pen was stonewall) But as someone has stated before, after half time he had turned a good penalty shout down, issued 4 yellow cards and a soft red to us inside 10 minutes?Evening it up is never acceptable. I'd rather us not have the penalty and play 11vs11 for rest of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImBlue Posted 14 February 2016 Share Posted 14 February 2016 Drinkwater left a needless high boot up that could have been another red on another day. Not that I really believe it was dangerous play. So yeah, we got lucky there. The ref being crap can go both ways, but Arsenal got the better of it.Pointless saying that, it was out of frustration at being penned in and the sense of injustice. The ref lost control, and the Arsenal players got in his head.No sending off, Drinky stays on his feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freesolo Posted 14 February 2016 Share Posted 14 February 2016 you show me a good loser and I'll show you a loser... Did you make that up yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny the fox Posted 14 February 2016 Author Share Posted 14 February 2016 http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/643987/Claudio-Ranieri-referee-Martin-Atkinson-Arsenal-Leicester-late-winner-News-Gossip suppose he is talking bollocks as well then.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webbo Posted 14 February 2016 Share Posted 14 February 2016 Whatever, I can't be bothered anymore. We were unlucky not to get a point but we weren't cheated. That's life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Weasel Fox Posted 14 February 2016 Share Posted 14 February 2016 Ref..bottled it.. disgraceful. proud of the lads .This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shailen Posted 14 February 2016 Share Posted 14 February 2016 It was never deserving a second yellow so soon after a first it was a nothing challenge you see every couple of minutes, so then we have 35 to play with 10 men away to Arsenal. You also state we had the better of the descions I can remember one free kick, we got nothing but the peno nothing! Drinkwater could have got sent off .Simpson could have had a few yellows before that. He got himself sent off. I'm not saying the ref had a great game, it's more of the fact that the decisions he made were not the reasons we lost the game. Arsenal were the better team. I don't have to be an Arsenal fan to say that. We battled bravely but they could have won that 5-1/6-1 with the chances they had. It's hard to take the manner in which we lost, but I feel like it's a little bit of scapegoating to blame the ref. Had that finished 1-1 would anyone had a go at the ref? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImBlue Posted 14 February 2016 Share Posted 14 February 2016 Whatever, I can't be bothered anymore. We were unlucky not to get a point but we weren't cheated. That's life. Do you think the red card is given if no penalty was given to Leicester just before half time? Would you have given a yellow as a neutral? Answer them two questions and I'll be amazed if you say yes to any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possiblygeorge Posted 14 February 2016 Share Posted 14 February 2016 Whatever, I can't be bothered anymore. We were unlucky not to get a point but we weren't cheated. That's life. This x2. Funny thing Football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny the fox Posted 14 February 2016 Author Share Posted 14 February 2016 Did you make that up yourself? do some research might learn something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImBlue Posted 14 February 2016 Share Posted 14 February 2016 Drinkwater could have got sent off beforehand. Simpson could have had a few yellows before that. He got himself sent off. I'm not saying the ref had a great game, it's more of the fact that the decisions he made were not the reasons we lost the game. Arsenal were the better team. I don't have to be an Arsenal fan to say that. We battled bravely but they could have won that 5-1/6-1 with the chances they had. It's hard to take the manner in which we lost, but I feel like it's a little bit of scapegoating to blame the ref. Had that finished 1-1 would anyone had a go at the ref? Yes. As 11vs11 we could have won. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thracian Posted 14 February 2016 Share Posted 14 February 2016 I don't think the referee "cheated" in the way it seemed at Spurs in the cup when he categorically couldn't see the incident and allowed himself to be influenced by biased reaction. Overall I can understand the referee not giving the second penalty but Arsenal's systematic pressuring of the referee from the start was calculated and a disgrace. In the end the game was ruined but Arsenal provoked the outcome they wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImBlue Posted 14 February 2016 Share Posted 14 February 2016 I don't think the referee "cheated" in the way it seemed at Spurs in the cup when he categorically couldn't see the incident and allowed himself to be influenced by biased reaction. Overall I can understand the referee not giving the second penalty but Arsenal's systematic pressuring of the referee from the start was calculated and a disgrace. In the end the game was ruined but Arsenal provoked the outcome they wanted. In the end they were literally screaming at the referee for everything. Whether you blame the referee or not, I think you'd be stupid to say the pressure didn't get to him and his decision to send off Simpson wasn't affected by the penalty before half time, and the constant ear bashing from Arsenal players. That leaves the bad taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted 14 February 2016 Share Posted 14 February 2016 Had that finished 1-1 would anyone had a go at the ref? When we should have gone 2-0 against ten men and would have been playing with eleven had the ref not caved to their petulant fans? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dedlock Posted 14 February 2016 Share Posted 14 February 2016 Let's face it Arsenal have the hex on us! That said it was a stupid free kick to give away at the death even if 4 minutes were up.The ref was always going to let it be taken. A disappointing end after we had defended so well after Simpson's stupid sending off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsgon Posted 14 February 2016 Share Posted 14 February 2016 Atkinson decided to ruin the game - bottled the flak he was taking from the Arsenal players - does anyone seriously think that Simpson would have been sent off for those fouls at home? Worst sort of refereeing - heard Howard Webb on Fletch and Sav talking yesterday about referring the flow of the game - knowing when to intervene and making sure that players stay on the pitch where possible (not talking about goal denying opportunities or reckless challenges). Atkinson did the exact opposite - got flustered - decided to end the game as a contest and surprise surprise benefited the home team - made his life easier and took the spotlight off the penalty decision. Team has to regroup and go again - we never thought this was going to be straight forward - did we,,we're Leicester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fazzyfox Posted 14 February 2016 Share Posted 14 February 2016 I hear Sanchez has had a pay rise. This week he'll be picking up his usual salary as well as a referees fee for his work this afternoon. If Atkinson had said "I'm the ref, go away" it could have been a different game. Our players clearly need to work on their screaming and pointing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hankey Posted 14 February 2016 Share Posted 14 February 2016 We all knew what we would be up against today and after having gone 1-0 up it was essential not to let our guard drop and unfortunately for young Simpson pulling a player's shirt is a bookable offence if the ref sees it. What Leicester City needed today above all days was to keep 11 men on the pitch and I hope Simpson reflects on his stupidity and what it may have caused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EGBFitness Posted 14 February 2016 Share Posted 14 February 2016 Completely bottled it second half. He gave Arsenal everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monsell1976 Posted 14 February 2016 Share Posted 14 February 2016 Completely bottled it second half. He gave Arsenal everything!Arsenal's 12 men against our 10, we never had a chance.I still cannot believe a ref of his experience, was influenced so much by their players and fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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