The EPL Thread aka Euro Snobs

[plague]

There are way worse tackles that result in no injuries at all that get yellows or only result in fouls. We're not whinging about them though?
I honestly think it's terrible what happened to Gomes and I wouldn't wish it on anyone, but 999/1000 that same tackle would get a booking, a free kick and no one would get injured and we wouldn't be discussing this at all.

ok, go shoot a gun out in the open 1000 times.
999 you miss, and cops ping you for reckless endangerment.
the one time you hit someone, you get manslaughter.


same action, different consequences.

its how shit works.

[Aegon]

ok, go shoot a gun out in the open 1000 times.
999 you miss, and cops ping you for reckless endangerment.
the one time you hit someone, you get manslaughter.


same action, different consequences.

its how shit works.

Great analogy that has zero to do with anything... The rules of sports in general and expectations of every day behavior are be different.

The only thing that matters in this are the rules of football. Son can only have been sent off for serious foul play. To get a red he has to use excessive force or endanger the attacker in the tackle.

The tackle in itself did not endanger Gomes, the speed the attacker was at and the approach of Aurier at an inopportune time were where the danger came from.

It was a reckless tackle every day of the week.

[plague]

Great analogy

Thank you.

[Frodo]

The tackle in itself did not endanger Gomes

Here lies the dumbest comment on this forum for many many years. I'm pretty sure you get a shirt sent in the mail, just talk to Furns.

The tackle that broke his ankle wasn't of any danger to the guy who had his ankle broken in said tackle.

[Aegon]

Here lies the dumbest comment on this forum for many many years. I'm pretty sure you get a shirt sent in the mail, just talk to Furns.

The tackle that broke his ankle wasn't of any danger to the guy who had his ankle broken in said tackle.

Wry opening your other eye so you're looking through both for a change. We were talking about the tackle, not what happened after the tackle.

[plague]

Wry opening your other eye so you're looking through both for a change. We were talking about the tackle, not what happened after the tackle.

[Frodo]

Wry opening your other eye so you're looking through both for a change. We were talking about the tackle, not what happened after the tackle.

Try bringing some facts to this discussion then. The tackle was excessive and broke his ankle. He didn't break it after the tackle. Aurier wasn't the cause, the ball didn't wrap around his ankle and break it. Son did.

And he'll be suspended for his actions, exactly as he or anyone else deserves to be.

[Jim]

Try bringing some facts to this discussion then. The tackle was excessive and broke his ankle. He didn't break it after the tackle. Aurier wasn't the cause, the ball didn't wrap around his ankle and break it. Son did.

And he'll be suspended for his actions, exactly as he or anyone else deserves to be.

Did the contact from Son break the ankle? No. Did it put him off balance causing another collision and then the injury? yes

Can I watch it again? no way

[Aegon]

Did the contact from Son break the ankle? No. Did it put him off balance causing another collision and then the injury? yes

Can I watch it again? no way

Watched it again tonight and saw some photos before the break.
After Son knocks him off his feet, Aurier plants his foot on Gomes’ right foot. All this happening at pace causes Gomes right ankle to dislocate and break.

Link to Image of Auriers’ contact (not graphic)
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Admittedly I remembered the timing differently. Son was miles off the ball and trips Gomes, however he was coming much more side on than I thought as well.

Ref had the yellow in his hand and was writing him up for it until he saw the injury.

Sticking by my initial assessment. It’s a reckless challenge, still not serious foul play.

[MFKS]

Here lies the dumbest comment on this forum for many many years.

So I need to up my game is that right ??

[Frodo]

So I need to up my game is that right ??

I have 100% faith in you regaining your crown very soon. At least we've been giving you some competition lately.

[plague]

The tackle in itself did not endanger Gomes, the speed the attacker was at and the approach of Aurier at an inopportune time were where the danger came from.

me right now after reading that hot take.