Redcafe not pleased with Di Maria at all. Or Van Gaal.

 

They seem to think Oliver had a terrible game, but I suppose that's expected since things went against them. Thought he was very good. Got most of the big decisions right.

Arsenal Liverpool final then

Bradford did knock Arsenal out the League Cup don't forget ;)

Perhaps I'm only thinking this cos Chelsea aren't playing, but the referee actually seems competent?! Like he's actually making the correct decisions, especially in a pretty heated game from the start.

 

You'd have to go all the way back to our last game for a comparable example. 

 

Fair play to Oliver for getting a tough game mostly right - Howard Webb-esque.

Yes he did well, but I think it says a lot that people everywhere, on social media etc, are praising him for just doing what a ref should do...

Because the standard of refereeing in this country is awful. It's just a shock to see a competent ref, deny a United player a penalty in the dying moments in front of the Stretford End, and not talking any sh*t from that c*** Di Maria

Ha, I'm still looking for Bradford to do some giant slaying.

Am I the only one who wants Reading to beat Bradford?

How funny would it be Bradford knock out Arsenal the beat Liverpool from a Stevie G own goal in the final

I've seen that Joe Hart "headbutt" numerous times and all that happens is Oliver turns his head and makes contact with Hart without realising he's that close to him. He's not gone to headbutt Oliver at all, he's just standing too close. 

 

With Di Maria, there's clear intent. Quite an aggressive one at that. 

 

Spot on.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr8g0_cE1k0

I've seen that Joe Hart "headbutt" numerous times and all that happens is Oliver turns his head and makes contact with Hart without realising he's that close to him. He's not gone to headbutt Oliver at all, he's just standing too close. 

 

With Di Maria, there's clear intent. Quite an aggressive one at that. 

 

Ok, maybe it wasn't a headbutt but Hart definitely puts his head into Michael Oliver.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkaQ4YukJwU

 

Michael Oliver turning his head doesn't give Joe Hart a reason to put his head in like that.

Am I the only one who wants Reading to beat Bradford?

Sorry Hutts, think their anniversary may figure.

Am I the only one who wants Reading to beat Bradford?

I'm relaxed about the contest apart from Liverpool; if they get knocked out then I'll not begrudge any team the Cup. An Arsenal - Liverpool final would be very tense.

I am still waiting Mr Van Gaal. What are your excuses???

yeah, he bottled it with hart. but it doesnt mean he should bottle it again just to show 'constistency'

 

I never said he should.

Hats off to the ref for having the balls to book 2 United players for diving, at Old Trafford. For many years that was unheard of.

Sorry Hutts, think their anniversary may figure.

 

Ah yes, fair point.

 

I'm more in the 'Anyone but Liverpool' camp anyway.

Ah yes, fair point.

I'm more in the 'Anyone but Liverpool' camp anyway.

Same. I'd be fine with Arsenal retaining the FA Cup. They are pretty low on my sh*t list.

An Arsenal and Liverpool final.............it doesn't get any less interesting than that for me. They are my 2 most disliked clubs in the country.

 

Gerrard getting a trophy before he leaves Liverpool, or seeing those Gooners happy ??????? Such a hard choice.

 

A Bradford and Blackburn final would be brilliant but incredibly unlikely.

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Because the standard of refereeing in this country is awful. It's just a shock to see a competent ref, deny a United player a penalty in the dying moments in front of the Stretford End, and not talking any sh*t from that c*** Di Maria

I know, but that's my point...praising A ref for spotting and punishing blatant dives is like praising a top pro for passing to a team-mate...but that's how rare a good display from a ref is these days

You'd have to go all the way back to our last game for a comparable example. 

 

Fair play to Oliver for getting a tough game mostly right - Howard Webb-esque.

Webb would never have booked two players at OT for diving.

Funny how they didn't interview pug face. If it was Jose he'd never be allowed to escape

I never said he should.

 

ok, but you appear to have a problem with his decisions tonight

I know, but that's my point...praising A ref for spotting and punishing blatant dives is like praising a top pro for passing to a team-mate...but that's how rare a good display from a ref is these days

Yes. A sad state.

Homer: "Just squeeze your rage into a bitter little ball, and release it at the appropriate time. Like that time daddy hit the referee with a whisky bottle. Remember Lisa, when I hit the referee?"

Lisa: "Yeah..."

Homer: "Yeah!"

Reading v Arsenal semi would be good. Last 3 meetings between teams has provided 24 goals including their last cup match at 7-5.

Take a bow Michael Oliver.

 

A great refereeing performance.

 

Should have booked Rooney though for all that chat.

So will all those arsenal fans calling for Wenger to go, change their minds? That is until next week when they go out of the champions league!