by JBG » Fri Jun 25, 2004 10:08 pm
The major problem with Campell's goal is that in the Premiership it would be perfectly legitimate but on the continent it could have been considered a foul on the keeper (if you watch the replays Terry does actually put his arm across the keeper's face and neck......even then it was a 50/50 decision at most and IMO Terry's action was harmless).
I'd blame UEFA more than the ref for failing to bring some consistency to the rules. I watch a lot of continental football and you reguarly see goals like Campell's being disallowed.
Its unfair on Campell and England because that sort of thing happens week in, week out in the Premiership and its all fair game IMO.
Goalkeepers on the continent are given far too much protection, although you think Erickson would know that and warn his players to be careful when challenging the opposition keeper.
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JBG on Fri Jun 25, 2004 10:09 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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