[Football] Francis challenge on Kouyate. Only a yellow

[Hendrax]

https://twitter.com/HeinW86/status/945680180953133057?s=17

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

Unbelievable. And favours horrible, smug Eddie and their club of cheats.

 

[WhingForPresident]

Disgusting 2-footed challenge from Berardi in the Burton v Leeds game as well which was only a yellow.

 

[martin tyler]

No difference to Mane v City
Inconsistenties are what’s most frustrating

 

[Coldeanseagull]

I watched it, initially thought red but with the benefit of replays and alcohol, I see he had eyes on the ball plus the no.8 ducked slightly into the ball. Definitely yellow

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

I watched it, initially thought red but with the benefit of replays and alcohol, I see he had eyes on the ball plus the no.8 ducked slightly into the ball. Definitely yellow

 

[Coldeanseagull]

If I imagine I am Mike Dean I can only see it as being a red card for the city player.

Don't be soft, there wasn't an amputation performed in the centre circle like at Middlesbah

 

[Sheebo]

I’d say only yellow as there’s no intent and he’s looking at the ball & doesn’t realise where the other player is. Difficult one though, as he does also kick the guy in the head.

 

[banjo]

2 points in taekwondo.

 

[spence]

Ulloa got a straight red for something similar to that when he was with us.

That's a red

 

[Weststander]

Football writers and ex players are adamant this evening that it should've been a red for wreckless play or endangering an opponent.

The question of legitimately going for the ball, is a complete irrelevance under modern rules.