Alas I'd imagine its because they're the main talking points of refereeing decisions this weekend.

I don't see what video technology could have done here. The referee saw what Rooney done but because it's United, he did nothing. Video evidence wouldn't have changed that.

But surely if they put across their reasons for making these decisions, fans may be a bit more understanding. I'm positive no referee deliberately makes bad decisions so a chance to explain themselves would make it a bit easier to take

Alas I'd imagine its because they're the main talking points of refereeing decisions this weekend.

More than the Brown Incident?

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alas is spot on, last year the talk was all about the offside decision not about why the cnnut was still on the park, now you cumstains want it the other way round, orrible flookers orrible club

comment by RespectedThere'sOnlyOneRedsWillian (U1721)
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I don't see what video technology could have done here. The referee saw what Rooney done but because it's United, he did nothing. Video evidence wouldn't have changed that.
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I'm sorry, but if you genuinely believe that - you're an idiot. Why is it, that whenever a United player gets away with something it's because they're a United player.

However - When Suarez or any other Liverpool player gets away with something, you lot sweep it under the rug. It just shows shocking bias.

How often do you see a red card in the first 15 minutes? Almost never. He should certainly have been sent off for it, no one is denying that. but to suggest he only got away with it because of who he is, is ridiculous.

Everton should be happy yesterday proves the small clubs are finally getting the decisions go their way.

this has been a really bad weekend for refs. maybe their a little rusty after the international break. I think the rooney one was borderline, it wasn't as outrageous as the brown or mirelis decisions.

i think refs should sit down a couple of days after the match, watch it through in real time and give a running commentary on their performance. not necessarily for broadcasting to the world, but in front of a panel who can consider the ratings each ref gets. that seems a more sensible system than the current one.

i do think that in the big decisions there should be more clarity on why the ref has made the decision that they have. we have it in both forms of rugby and the refs are far more respected than they are in football. making them comment in that manner would also mean they would either have to admit their errors or stick with the initial view which will put beyond doubt that they are inept or biased cheats.

if anyone wants another good example of the whole farcical situation - look at the following:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqUQ5Ct9ViM

not just a shockingly poor red card, but the ref then backed up by the refs panel on appeal after the game!

The referee saw what Rooney done but because it's United, he did nothing. Video evidence wouldn't have changed that.
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The bigger question for me, is if he saw it, and fully understood the rules of the game, then he should have sent him off.
You do wonder if some referees are actually up to speed with the actual rules of the game.

yeah the standard of reffing is poor atm, but anyone suggesting this ref is a utd fan only needs to look at any challenge fellaini makes, wether he's fouled or makes a foul, 100% of the decisions go against him, and it's not just this ref.

Okay fair enough but what does it matter? Because he didn't include the brown incident does that make him biased? Does that mean that he only whines about Referees when they influence Liverpool? Ehhh... Don't think so mate. You're complaining about nothing.

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alas is spot on, last year the talk was all about the offside decision not about why the cnnut was still on the park, now you cumstains want it the other way round, orrible flookers orrible club

both incidents were contact with the foot and in real time, look like nothing, hence why no action was taken.
when you look at them in slow motion they obviously look worse and that is what you idiots hang your hat on.

the mirallas one, however you look at it, was a disgusting challenge and not even a comparison.

winegum, you a complete biff

and the above comments on rooney today - i am sorry to say it but i think it is absolutely down to who the player was that he didn't get a straight red. but either way, if the ref says it was down to being too early in the game he should be sacked immediately.

I've already explained that I haven't seen the Brown incident, apologies for omitting it.

earl, fellaini just looks like he's fouling even when he's being fouled, I honestly feel sorry for him sometimes.

The Rooney decision was so poor. Kicked the Cardiff player but no red as its united. Extremely repetitive and boring.

We were jibbed in both derby's last season,so stop your fooking moaning. I'm not discussing it with you Lucas you halfwit, I've got better thing to do.

Why shouldn't we bring up the decisions in last season's derby? We were had off,and now you know what it feels like.

if the ref says it was down to being too early in the game he should be sacked immediately.

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Of course the ref isn't going to say that - but there are almost no sending's off in the first 10-20 minutes, even for reckless challenges. They tend to be a little more lenient. If that was in the 60th minute, Rooney would have been sent off, no doubt.

Jay - Badass MUFC'er. (U16498)

To be truthful, I think somewhere in this article, there is an underlying sentiment that was raised by that poster you responded to, all because rivals of a certain club ( not calling names) 'benefited' from poor calls. Truthfully, can you imagine supporters of said club, or any club for that matter raising this issue when their club benefited from a decision, creating an article and outlining where exactly their club benefited? It always amuses me how it is always examples from other rivals which are cited, which leads me to ponder whether we really care about the standard of referees or we only care when it is detrimental to our club.

Tbf were the Everton fans complaining that Suarez and his perfect goal should have stood? No. So why should we complain about whether Suarez should or shouldn't have been on the park or not? Everyone knows he shouldn't have but that's just another example of what the OP's saying.

Denis that's partly true but no one will complain if the ref does his job.

"I don't see what video technology could have done here. The referee saw what Rooney done but because it's United, he did nothing."

spot on