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So Foy was following the letter of the law. Which further proves the inconsistency of decision making as I've seen far worse/similar in other matches and the players stay on the pitch. I don't know. Sent off for winning the ball. Whatever next.
 
ajt09 said:
So Foy was following the letter of the law. Which further proves the inconsistency of decision making as I've seen far worse/similar in other matches and the players stay on the pitch. I don't know. Sent off for winning the ball. Whatever next.
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seen reds given for less aswell but like you said key word is inconsistency!
 
Jak said:
City are appealing the red card, and rightly so
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You know what-I don't think it'll be overturned. If the ref was following the letter of the law (lol), and both feet were off the ground, I think It'll be upheld. Which is totally wrong. Terrible decision
 
just got back from the game. i've only seen the sending off live and clearly saw a two-footed lunge. is my vision correct?
also for those complaining about the ref, kolorov took valencia out at 3-1 in the area and it wasn't given.

And even if the ref was bias, we've been due some big decisions in big games.
 
ajt09 said:
You know what-I don't think it'll be overturned. If the ref was following the letter of the law (lol), and both feet were off the ground, I think It'll be upheld. Which is totally wrong. Terrible decision
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you're probably right, which is crazy. I swear the appeal system doesn't work on most occasions (Milijas and Barton both failed). Made even worse since Kompany is in my fantasy team :P

mark 19 times said:
just got back from the game. i've only seen the sending off live and clearly saw a two-footed lunge. is my vision correct?
also for those complaining about the ref, kolorov took valencia out at 3-1 in the area and it wasn't given.

And even if the ref was bias, we've been due some big decisions in big games.
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he didn't lunge in with 2 feet but did tackle with 2 feet and his studs were showing but that's about it. If you watch a replay you'll see he won the ball cleanly and didn't touch the man. yellow at worst since it was a bit reckless but it wasn't dangerous so didn't deserve a red
 
Crazy decision from Foy. He clearly won the ball, and never even touched Nani.

On a lighter note, a good (if unconvincing) win from Utd's point of view. Still need to buy though..
 
I was outraged when the ref blew the whistle for a foul and could not believe he was sent off.
Regarding the penalty incident, I thought the United one was outside the box and then I have seen the Phil Jones handball incident given before. They are debatable though so I don't blame Foy for them. Aguero deserved MoTM way more than Rooney IMO and his work-rate showed me a spirit that has been lacking in South American/expensive footballers.

An interesting game for the neutral anyway
 
Brian said:
I was outraged when the ref blew the whistle for a foul and could not believe he was sent off.
Regarding the penalty incident, I thought the United one was outside the box and then I have seen the Phil Jones handball incident given before. They are debatable though so I don't blame Foy for them. Aguero deserved MoTM way more than Rooney IMO and his work-rate showed me a spirit that has been lacking in South American/expensive footballers.

An interesting game for the neutral anyway
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Didn't the ball strike Phil Jones leg first then his arm?
 
Absolutely buzzing!

Brilliant result for us today, especially the first half performance sends out a real message (mainly to those who doubt us). Credit to City where credit is due but I think their fine second half display goes hand in hand with us taking our foot of the gas. Still never mind, we've ended their unbeaten home record and our in the next round for the FA Cup.
 
Also, there was ridiculous violoence outside. poorly policed. keeping fans behind gives the other sides thugs oppurtunites to get weapons. i saw about 4 reds get hit with bricks, disgraceful behaviour we couldn't defend ourselves. i saw bottles and bricks being launched at us even before we had got out of the ground. hope all those injured recover
 
Evra performed considerably well! Given his recent performances he was good!
 
As a neutral(hate both clubs), it was a really good game to watch. Kompany's red was a tough one...he did go with two feet, which merits the red, but there was no malicious intent, and Nani stayed upright, and he got the ball too. I can see why a City fan would be disappointed, but it would a very hard decision. TBF, I expected Nani to flop, act like he had been shot and all the rest(which he has done before), but to his credit, he stayed up and kept playing.

Welbeck's volley was very good, but De Jong should have put himself across the shot, rather than stand off, which I guarantee Mancini would have had words about. Kolarov was outstanding, two exceptional free kicks, on that went in, and the one right at the death.

Rooney seemed to look a lot better today, which will be a wonderful sight for the ManU fans, especially after Wednesday, when he was silent. Nostalgia seeing the Ginger Ninja back, but I can only see that as a morale boost to the squad. He is nowhere near the player he was, and hasn't played for a long time. Surely SAF would look to the younger midfielders in the Reserve and Academy? I know that he isn't the most popular player at United, but I am sure Gibson should have been considered too?
 
StuW said:
As a neutral(hate both clubs), it was a really good game to watch. Kompany's red was a tough one...he did go with two feet, which merits the red, but there was no malicious intent, and Nani stayed upright, and he got the ball too. I can see why a City fan would be disappointed, but it would a very hard decision. TBF, I expected Nani to flop, act like he had been shot and all the rest(which he has done before), but to his credit, he stayed up and kept playing.

Welbeck's volley was very good, but De Jong should have put himself across the shot, rather than stand off, which I guarantee Mancini would have had words about. Kolarov was outstanding, two exceptional free kicks, on that went in, and the one right at the death.

Rooney seemed to look a lot better today, which will be a wonderful sight for the ManU fans, especially after Wednesday, when he was silent. Nostalgia seeing the Ginger Ninja back, but I can only see that as a morale boost to the squad. He is nowhere near the player he was, and hasn't played for a long time. Surely SAF would look to the younger midfielders in the Reserve and Academy? I know that he isn't the most popular player at United, but I am sure Gibson should have been considered too?
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Mentioned Gibson a while back possibly going to Everton. They'd be happy to give us him for free apparently. Think that speaks volumes lol
 
ajt09 said:
Mentioned Gibson a while back possibly going to Everton. They'd be happy to give us him for free apparently. Think that speaks volumes lol
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You're joking right?

We'd give you £3m to take him from us. ;)
 
Honestly though, the sooner we get Gibbo off the books the better. He rarely features anyway but when he does for my liking, he offers nothing. He used to be able to shot from range and hit target when ever he pleased but even that has seemed to leave him lately. You're welcome to him :)
 
OptaStats- In just the half an hour Paul Scholes was on the pitch he made 71 passes (97% completed)— more than any Manchester City player in the entire game.
 
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