You don't see it more often because that sort of goalmouth scramble isn't common place, and then when it does happen the penalty will usually be scored and no one will give a toss that the defender stopped it with his hands.So you're telling me deliberate handball is the first thing on any defender's mind in that situation on the line. I ask again, why don't we see it more often then? Or is it just a case of there not being that many truly professional footballers around?
If common sense suggests that's a reasonable way to go about things then you're probably right.
Yeah he does, tries to tip it over the barDoesn't the guy stood infront of Suarez try doing exactly the same thing?
It's not the first thing, but when there's no other option to stop the ball the vast majority would do it.So you're telling me deliberate handball is the first thing on any defender's mind in that situation on the line. I ask again, why don't we see it more often then? Or is it just a case of there not being that many truly professional footballers around?
If common sense suggests that's a reasonable way to go about things then you're probably right.
Alan Shearer just said that he reckons anyone would do it, as Marcuss pointed out his team-mate tried to do it. if you can get your head or chest or whatever to it, go for it. That's why it's not so common.Don't think so mate. No different to imagining everyone would do it.
True, but in sports like league and union you have the penalty try to deal with professional fouls when a try was a certainty so it's a little different.It's not the first thing, but when there's no other option to stop the ball the vast majority would do it.
Similarly if a bloke's bearing down on an open goal and you could stop him by taking his legs from under him knowing you'll probably get a red for your troubles you'll probably do just that.
Happens in all sports, tbf. In union you see players killing the ball at the ruck to buy time and in league a tackler will hold on just that moment longer to allow the defence to regroup. 'Snot right, but it does happen.
Yeah but the difference is a penalty kick should always be scored whereas in Rugby it'd be harder to give such a clear opportunity to score a try, other than providing them a walkthrough, so you may as well give a penalty try.True, but in sports like league and union you have the penalty try to deal with professional fouls when a try was a certainty so it's a little different.
It should, but it gives the defending team a chance again doesn't it?Yeah but the difference is a penalty kick should always be scored whereas in Rugby it'd be harder to give such a clear opportunity to score a try, other than providing them a walkthrough, so you may as well give a penalty try.
You don't see it more often because that sort of goalmouth scramble isn't common place, and then when it does happen the penalty will usually be scored and no one will give a toss that the defender stopped it with his hands.
Most direct red cards in the World Cup lead to two-match suspensions.
Hmm. No. Red cards where panel deems players intentions are against the spirit of the game will result in more than one match ban. Both cahill and kewell's red cards are only one match bans, because they are not intentional fouls. Hand clearance has always been one match ban, because its not hurting any other player physically. Then again committee always goes case by case..Most direct red cards in the World Cup lead to two-match suspensions.
But hey, let's not let that get in the way of conspiracy theories.
Yeah i remember that... that was ****ing disgraceful.Poor Ghana. Really hoped they'd go through. Have a dislike of Uruguay after their scumbag suppirters saw fit to spit on our blokes when we went there for a qualifier for the 02 WC.
That and the way Recoba carried on here when we beat them to qualify last time.
And kudos to the fella who missed the ET penalty in stepping up first in the shootout.
Mate.. Football is a sport where cheating is part and parcel of the game....True, but in sports like league and union you have the penalty try to deal with professional fouls when a try was a certainty so it's a little different.
Think you've hit the nail on the headRed cards where panel deems players intentions are against the spirit of the game will result in more than one match ban. .
Clearly it isn't. Leaving Stuart Atwell to one side you can't award goals that haven't been scored. The "breaking of the rules" is punished by a red card and a penalty kick.If people are saying "anyone would do it" then clearly its time for the rules to change in such an obvious situation where a team is being denied a goal due to blatant breaking of the rules.