Whitey Grandad

I have to consider the overall package. We could do without a referendum because of the uncertainty ain't it causes but as for the advantages and disadvantages for me there is only one place and that's inside instead of out.

Totally separate issue.

Me too - not even worth asking the question.

Yeah, it fooled me too. Can I get my two minutes back?

First contact was outside but there was further contact inside so this makes it a penalty. Think of it as playing advantage for a second to see what develops. In this case the attacker was brought down inside the box but he might have got passed and maybe even have scored. When this is no longer possible then a penalty is awarded. Lucas was inside the box, his foot makes first contact outside but then his knee catches the opponent's thigh on the line and brings him down.

Both players were inside the box.

What was borrow show about it? He got the penalty call right. The officials undergo extensive training every summer.

Baked or grilled?

Or should that be 'nucular'?

To be fair, we shall never know if Ali Dia could have turned into something special, given enough time.

Going back and dragging up old posts is seriously sad.

Another thing... Why wasn't Barry Gale wearing stripes?

Touch and go, I reckon.

I can't tell the difference.

You haven't answered my second point. Is it where the contact is or where the player is?

I'm watching the recording now and it's definitely not a foul. Benteke has jumped and headed the ball before Jose backs into him.

To be fair, I'd have preferred a 1-0 today plus a couple more away wins.

Why do you think it was outside? The referee (Neil Moss?) was a few yards away and looking right along the line. Do you think the point at which the contact occurs is where the foul takes place, or is it the position of the fouled player?

Nah, just a collision. At the time I wondered if it might be a penalty but Mané made a decision unnecessary. Fair play to those Villa fans who applauded Long's second goal.

Yeah, they've not had many big occasions so it's not surprising they were overcome.

I would have preferred a clean sheet but I'll take a 6-1 Mané was magnificent and unplayable. I'm pleased to say that my early misgivings were unfounded. I take my hat off to him.

Then absolutely every don't know the laws. Close, and I'd have let him go but he should have got back quicker.

It was close. Most people make the mistake of looking at the centre of the body but if 'any part' is nearer the goal than the defender then he's offside. 'Any part' includes his heel.

If it's obvious you'll get stopped.

It was too close for that to be over-ruled. I thought at the game that he was ok and I've just seen the replay. From that I would say he's probably onside but he does leave a trailing foot which might be enough.