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In fairness to the ref I dont think he expected Joe Bennett to ride those 3 tackles and still carry on. I agree obstruction/impeding it is just terminology the essence and end product is the same the attacker is stopped getting at the ball.

I agree, if the ref in his view deems it necessary to stop the game because of an injury then surely he should insist on the player leaving the pitch for medical treatment. As regards giving the ball to the keeper this has become much more prevalent in recent years what happened to the old...

That is the whole point the ball is within playing reach but no attempt is made to play it so it is stopping the opponent playing it so surely the rule should be amended to allow an opponent the opportunity to get the ball. Everybody agrees we want attacking football but allow this to stop...

That is so true and another one that infuriates me is players stopping opponents getting to the ball as it goes out for a goal kick, if that is not obstruction what is.

Who cares what happened between Arsenal and Anderlecht we all prefer proper football, The Championship?