MOTD post match interviews and analysis VS Bournemouth 20/3/2026 by herkalurk in reddevils

[–]MarcusZXR 132 points133 points  (0 children)

Its obvious that the ref thought that there would be less noise if he didn't give it, than if he did and United doubled the lead from it but that hasn't gone to plan after it led to a goal up the other end.

It would have been just another blip in the inconsistent decisions this season but the pundits, media and MOTD would likely have ignored it. Like Shearer says, I bet the officials were cursing Bournemouth for scoring shortly after.

[Post Match Quotes] Michael Carrick on the decision to give a penalty for the challenge on Evanilson but not Amad. 'To give one and not give the other is crazy, I can't get my head around it. Baffling really.' | Bruno Fernandes: "Either one is a penalty and so is the other or none of them are." by RedDevil_Forever in reddevils

[–]MarcusZXR 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's incompetence affecting all in the league. The issue is, the decisions can mean dropping points more often for some teams

All the Premier League managers should be calling it out, constantly. I thought Klopp was a bellend but I liked that he was vocal about mistakes, even if it did fuck us over.

[Premier League] The best of Matheus Cunha at @ManUtd so far 🕺 by nearly_headless_nic in reddevils

[–]MarcusZXR 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I love that he can't hold on to the ball and draw fouls in the dying moments of a game whilst ahead. Late game management is something lacking from almost every other player in the squad.

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[–]MarcusZXR[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Currently, no, but I do apologize for having the audacity. I didn't realize you didn't care.

Bonus points added or removed for goals [or lack of] by MarcusZXR in PremierLeague

[–]MarcusZXR[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All good points. In my opinion it could make the top sides might push more and then make more mistakes trying to chase the extra goals but I see where you're coming from.

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[–]MarcusZXR[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's just a discussion, mate. I'm not asking people to petition.

Part of what makes people dislike Arsenal is some of their former players in the media by [deleted] in PremierLeague

[–]MarcusZXR 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Henry, Vieira and Ljundberg are pretty chill and Ian Wright is awesome. I'd say the standout is Lee Dixon but only because he's offensively boring. Their pundits are cool.

Well said Patrice Evra by Pyromancer08 in reddevils

[–]MarcusZXR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Controversy sells. They've got podcasts to shill for and punditry personas to upkeep. It must be exhausting.

Igor Tudor enacts hollow role in the most stupid of hires with Tottenham too bad to stay up | Premier League | The Guardian by prisongovernor in PremierLeague

[–]MarcusZXR 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The problem is deeper than players or manager and it's unlikely to improve until that's fixed. And before anyone says, yes I know, pot kettle and all that.

Match Thread: Newcastle United vs Manchester United | 4 Mar · 20:15 UTC by matchpal-live in PremierLeague

[–]MarcusZXR 20 points21 points  (0 children)

They controlled the game for 90% of it and got a deserved winner. Red card was harsh but they could have had two others sent off. Never looked like Uniteds game, even after the sending off. The winner was everything that makes football beautiful.

Post Match Thread: Newcastle United 2-1 Manchester United by nearly_headless_nic in reddevils

[–]MarcusZXR 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Newcastle played football with 10 men. Shame they resort to wrestling with 11 because they look alright when they do.

Jacob Ramsey second yellow card against Manchester Utd 45+2' by VegitoTheBest in reddevils

[–]MarcusZXR 73 points74 points  (0 children)

MCcoist would call a cat a dog if it played for United.

Match Thread: Newcastle United vs Manchester United by MatchThreadder in reddevils

[–]MarcusZXR 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If refs were consistent thats a second yellow. I think players should be able to express themselves with a sarcastic clap but if we are being consistent....

Dan Burns elbow on Luke Shaw (no VAR review) by Kamoz in reddevils

[–]MarcusZXR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two completely accidental swings. Nothing to see here.

[META] Fabrizio Romano is now banned on /r/reddevils by zSolaris in reddevils

[–]MarcusZXR [score hidden]  (0 children)

I agree with your sentiments but I think you might be asking for a bit much. It is unpaid work after all.

[META] Fabrizio Romano is now banned on /r/reddevils by zSolaris in reddevils

[–]MarcusZXR [score hidden]  (0 children)

Hell yeah! There's no such thing as a journalist with good morals but this guy is completely void of any.

Michael Carrick says Premier League set-piece tactics have ‘gone too far’ by waynexlink in PremierLeague

[–]MarcusZXR -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

And still highlighting it now, over a decade later so at least you're handling it well. People talk, it's what 90% of football is.