The Euro 2024 Thread

[bakajack]

Joey Barton was unavailable for comment.

Former top womens MLS referee turned VAR expert.
Probably the most qualified voice we have had on TV analysing VAR decisions ever since its inception.
Joey B must be unable to sleep a wink right now

 

[K23]

Decisions like that should be voided, it had no influence on the goal FFS

If you watch the trajectory and spin of the ball in slow motion, you can clearly see that both are completely unaffected by whatever contact is deemed to have happened so wrong decision imo.

 

[JackSomething]

Former top womens MLS referee turned VAR expert.
Probably the most qualified voice we have had on TV analysing VAR decisions ever since its inception.
Joey B must be unable to sleep a wink right now

She did a really good job explaining why the Swiss player (Bamgardner?) got booked when sliding for the ball against the French keeper. He got there first and got the ball, but she explained the law well, even if it does seem unfair to the attacking player.

 

[Swanjaxs]

On TalkSport just now, a guy working for BetMGM was saying that a woman from London has gotten five out of five correct scores. She's waiting on Portugal to beat the Czechs 3-1 tonight to win £2 million. He was saying it would be the first time they've paid out on a Super 6.

 

[JackSomething]

If you watch the trajectory and spin of the ball in slow motion, you can clearly see that both are completely unaffected by whatever contact is deemed to have happened so wrong decision imo.

This is one of those where VAR can be a double-edged sword. People want consistency, so the VAR referees apply the letter of the law consistently. Common sense in this case would have said the ball hitting him made no difference to the subsequent play, so let it go. However if they make judgement calls like that, it makes people howl about inconsistency, so they can't win.

 

[sainthelens]

On TalkSport just now, a guy working for BetMGM was saying that a woman from London has gotten five out of five correct scores. She's waiting on Portugal to beat the Czechs 3-1 tonight to win £2 million. He was saying it would be the first time they've paid out on a Super 6.

Nothing but bad rumours about that firm. They clearly havnt offered any kinda cash out, so let's hope she takes em to the fckn cleaners.

 

[K23]

This is one of those where VAR can be a double-edged sword. People want consistency, so the VAR referees apply the letter of the law consistently. Common sense in this case would have said the ball hitting him made no difference to the subsequent play, so let it go. However if they make judgement calls like that, it makes people howl about inconsistency, so they can't win.

Yes, you're right, they can't, but the phrase we hear a lot is "clear and obvious". The ref didn't call that one but it surely cannot be argued that he made a clear and obvious mistake and even if the ball did touch the player's fingernail, he definitely didn't gain any advantage from it and all the people I've spoken to reckon they should have let it go? I'm sure the only people who would disagree would be Slovakians!

 

[Swanjaxs]

Not particularly fond of Turkey or its football supporters, I'd choose Greece anytime. Come on, Georgians!

 

[Swanjaxs]

Fair play, some strike that!

 

[Swanjaxs]

Christ another

 

[Swanjaxs]

Or is it...

 

[Swanjaxs]

No goal

 

[Smurph]

Joey Barton was unavailable for comment.

Just as well. I'm not sure he can afford any more comments

 

[JustJack]

Take a boo soon

Turkey not doing tap ins today

 

[Smurph]

Slightly disappointed with Turkey. I thought they'd have nicer teeth.