Evenin’ all.
So we managed to do that which the mighty Manchester United could not. Mind you, they probably didn’t get the benefit of being gifted a goal that was offside.
The linesman raised his flag and after the briefest of consultations Mike Dean overruled his assistant and the boos rang around Craven Cottage.
First half highlights
Huddlestone’s
Not to say that I agree with that interpretation of the offside rule, but the way they ref it these days Gallas wasn’t “involved in the play” even if he did stretch for the ball.
Personally I think the player should have to clearly indicate that he is expressly “not involved in the play” (hands up, head down, walking back onside). Today, however, I will gladly accept the more modern interpretation.
I would say he has to be involved by virtue of being in front of the goal, the keeper etc.
But grateful to have fortune in our favour on this occasion.
Yes indeedy. Fulham have every right to feel aggrieved. That said, Billy was only marginally off and I don’t think his presence kept Schwarzer from saving Thud’s shot.
A real no-win situation for Mike Dean. Either way his decision went, it was going to be harsh.
good teams get good luck
We have turned a corner. Cant wait for Football first
COYFS
This. Well put.
I kinda think our top 4 status does have offer some fear factor; can you imagine the Fulham players seeing the teamsheet…..now we have VDV on it we are so close. A striker for Xmas and we are top 4 again; Manure are vulnerable as are The Goons..
simples :blink:
i like your confidence TS,we are right in the mix and city aside not sure if we’ve played all that well this season
i’m not saying we are better than our rivals but they are not looking as solid as usual
we have some fine players who appear to becoming a bit more battle hardened,spurs lillywhite belly getting ripped
A win away to Inter would be nice
I’ll av some fu@king gravy with that plz miss
:daumen:
Never mind Foolham we’re top 4 now so we get the decisions. Law of the jungle an; all that. :daumen:
MOTD boys reckon Mike Dean got it right, and I take that as the absolute final word.
That Fulham probably got jobbed.