FA Cup 3rd round

[RobRoyal]

Had been really lookng forward to this game, seeing as how it was the only interesting fixture of the weekend. Ruined in 15 mins by a dickhead referee. Give me my sunday entertainment back Foy, you wnaker.

[Blue&White Mage]

Agreed turned over to watch the last 20 mins of burn notice. Not sure how Foy managed to get picked to Ref this game.

[Turns8]

Had been really lookng forward to this game, seeing as how it was the only interesting fixture of the weekend. Ruined in 15 mins by a dickhead referee. Give me my sunday entertainment back Foy, you wnaker.

^^^^ this...totally agree

Such a poor decision...typical of Foy though...always has to be bigger than those he's officiating

[winchester_royal]

Nobody likes to see a red card so early in the game, but I don't think Chris Foy had any other option. Both feet left the ground therefore it's a red. It really is as simple as that these days, and Kompany was exceptionally stupid to put the ref in that position in the first place.

[rhroyal]

Everybody knows 2 feet means red these days. Winning the ball doesn't matter. We've seen plenty of "harsh" reds this season, but it appears refs are being consistent with this one. Kompany can't complain.

The logic is that without a foot remaining on the ground, you don't have much control at all and could very easily break a leg even if there is no malicious intent. Right decision in today's context; players need to learn to stop diving in on 2 feet instead of complaining about the reds they receive.

But this isn't a two footed challange

Well neither foot was on the ground; that suggests 2 feet to me.

[who are ya?]

It weren't even a booking but who cares, this is funny

[winchester_royal]

Everybody knows 2 feet means red these days. Winning the ball doesn't matter. We've seen plenty of "harsh" reds this season, but it appears refs are being consistent with this one. Kompany can't complain.

The logic is that without a foot remaining on the ground, you don't have much control at all and could very easily break a leg even if there is no malicious intent. Right decision in today's context; players need to learn to stop diving in on 2 feet instead of complaining about the reds they receive.

But this isn't a two footed challange

Well neither foot was on the ground; that suggests 2 feet to me.

Quite. Two feet off the ground, jumping into the tackle.

It amazes me that players are still stupid enough to do this.

[Turns8]

Nobody likes to see a red card so early in the game, but I don't think Chris Foy had any other option. Both feet left the ground therefore it's a red. It really is as simple as that these days, and Kompany was exceptionally stupid to put the ref in that position in the first place.

It was no worse than Lamps against Wolves the other week...it's the inconsistency which is sooo annoying...but today it has ruined what was the best looking tie of the round...11 v 11 would have been a great contest as Utd would have been well up for it after the last 2 defeats.

[Tails]

I think I'll have to be the black sheep, here. I still think its two feet and that is, for me, a red....

[Handsome Man]

Brilliant punditry: by the letter of the law it was a red card, but the referee got it wrong.

How have these people got jobs?

[Schards#2]

Everybody knows 2 feet means red these days. Winning the ball doesn't matter. We've seen plenty of "harsh" reds this season, but it appears refs are being consistent with this one. Kompany can't complain.

The logic is that without a foot remaining on the ground, you don't have much control at all and could very easily break a leg even if there is no malicious intent. Right decision in today's context; players need to learn to stop diving in on 2 feet instead of complaining about the reds they receive.

But this isn't a two footed challange

Well neither foot was on the ground; that suggests 2 feet to me.

1 foot isn't within a foot of the ball, the foot that is is on the ground, other than that, you're spot on.

I notice none of the three ex players and ex managers who are pundits agree with the decision but i'm sure they don't have your experience

[Tails]

On a different note....although it was United's first attack; Man City look exposed without that second defensive midfielder - and look continue to look exposed when Valencia gets the ball. I'd argue that although it whilst is may not have been 3-0, United would still have enjoyed the aforementioned freedoms due to Yaya's absence today.

[winchester_royal]

Nobody likes to see a red card so early in the game, but I don't think Chris Foy had any other option. Both feet left the ground therefore it's a red. It really is as simple as that these days, and Kompany was exceptionally stupid to put the ref in that position in the first place.

It was no worse than Lamps against Wolves the other week...it's the inconsistency which is sooo annoying...but today it has ruined what was the best looking tie of the round...11 v 11 would have been a great contest as Utd would have been well up for it after the last 2 defeats.

But the ref isn't allowed to apply the rules according to what would make a great game.

I agree it's a massive shame because it's ruined the contest, but unfortunately the refs aren't allowed to use common sense so it has to be a red card.

As I said before, the one person to be annoyed at for ruining this tie is Kompany.

[winchester_royal]

1 foot isn't within a foot of the ball, the foot that is is on the ground, other than that, you're spot on.

I notice none of the three ex players and ex managers who are pundits agree with the decision but i'm sure they don't have your experience

Jason Roberts said the ref was right according to the letter of the law.

[Tails]

1 foot isn't within a foot of the ball, the foot that is is on the ground, other than that, you're spot on.

I notice none of the three ex players and ex managers who are pundits agree with the decision but i'm sure they don't have your experience

Inaccurate, Shards...

Reid admitted if you look at it with the letter of the law....and Chiles side it was two footed.



Nobody wanted that to happen, least of all in the first 12mins - but this isn't the terrible decision that everyone is making it out to be.

[soggy biscuit]

Lol @ Rooney running to the ref to try and encourage the red card

[sandman]

1 foot isn't within a foot of the ball, the foot that is is on the ground, other than that, you're spot on.

I notice none of the three ex players and ex managers who are pundits agree with the decision but i'm sure they don't have your experience

Jason Roberts said the ref was right according to the letter of the law.

Jason Roberts also said it's alright to kick someone for touching their socks.

[Schards#2]

Nobody likes to see a red card so early in the game, but I don't think Chris Foy had any other option. Both feet left the ground therefore it's a red. It really is as simple as that these days, and Kompany was exceptionally stupid to put the ref in that position in the first place.

It was no worse than Lamps against Wolves the other week...it's the inconsistency which is sooo annoying...but today it has ruined what was the best looking tie of the round...11 v 11 would have been a great contest as Utd would have been well up for it after the last 2 defeats.

It's not in the same league as Lampard's.

The only interesting tie of the round rendered a no contest by a joke ref within 10 minutes. Even for United, a completely hollow and meaningless win however much they will pretend otherwise. City now resting Silva for the second half.

[Schards#2]

1 foot isn't within a foot of the ball, the foot that is is on the ground, other than that, you're spot on.

I notice none of the three ex players and ex managers who are pundits agree with the decision but i'm sure they don't have your experience

Inaccurate, Shards...

Reid admitted if you look at it with the letter of the law....and Chiles side it was two footed.



Nobody wanted that to happen, least of all in the first 12mins - but this isn't the terrible decision that everyone is making it out to be.

Childs "I think we are all agreed that the ref got it wrong"

[Victor Meldrew]

Only just started watching so haven't seen the red. How the hell is Chris Foy refereeing a Manchester Derby after Monday?

The daft thing is that Foy is up there with Halsey as a non-booking ref normally( example, Giggs challenge from behind that went unpunished).
When he sees the replay he should do the noble thing and resign.