Author Topic: S HOOPER: FOREST V MAN UTD (Read 1118 times)

Adam · « **on:** Sun 16 Apr 2023 16:53 »

Corner comes in from Forest, Maguire misjudged the flight of the ball and it lands directly on his arm and then is cleared. Gary Neville said definite penalty and I agree with him. Following a lengthy enough VAR check it was said No. Incorrect call IMO.

https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1647629114256261128?t=qMBPOGbbNJH0OKy9PPnX4Q&s=19

Joecphillips · « **Reply #1 on:** Sun 16 Apr 2023 16:54 »

Looked clear and this is the problem with var, you can excuse the ref for missing it but when you have unlimited replays that’s got to be given

ryan80 · « **Reply #2 on:** Sun 16 Apr 2023 17:05 »

Like previous posts I am currently at a loss as to what handball is and isn't. I was fully expecting Hooper to at least look at the monitor, but nothing is given.

This is the problem with Howard Webb having a "high bar" for VAR involvement - we saw this in the shambles in the Tottenham v Brighton match.

Adam · « **Reply #3 on:** Sun 16 Apr 2023 17:21 »

Hooper has been his usual exceptional self on field. There was no way he was going to see the handball, a poor decision by Madley is going to overshadow Hoopers performance and the game if United only win by one goal.

Roy Keane and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbank have also said it should've been a pen "they couldn't have complained if it was given".

rustyref · « **Reply #4 on:** Sun 16 Apr 2023 18:32 »

Had he been stood alone I think it would have been given. Because he is in a crowd of players who are jostling for space I'd say there is an argument his arm was in a natural position for the activity he was doing.

charlieboy · « **Reply #5 on:** Sun 16 Apr 2023 18:44 »

I place no blame on Simon hooper who I rate highly , but it’s yet another example of var being unfit for purpose, it was introduced for precisely this type of incident, if those operating it do not have the bottle or competence to flag up these incidents then there is no point in its existence. But it’s ok Howard will apologise in the morning and that will make it right .

Tweed · « **Reply #6 on:** Sun 16 Apr 2023 21:15 »

I think that arm was more unnatural than Antonio's was in the West Ham game. Being honest, in my world, neither would be penalties but in the world we're living in now and the way referees are being told to interpret handball both should be given. It's more subjective than the decisions at Spurs last weekend but I'm very surprised he wasn't summoned. Also on Maguire was good he didn't wimp out the early yellow because it was early.

JohnCoyle · « **Reply #7 on:** Mon 17 Apr 2023 17:04 »

Quote from: Adam on Sun 16 Apr 2023 17:21

Hooper has been his usual exceptional self on field. There was no way he was going to see the handball, a poor decision by Madley is going to overshadow Hoopers performance and the game if United only win by one goal.

Roy Keane and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbank have also said it should've been a pen "they couldn't have complained if it was given".

If there is no way that a top official can identify a handball without VAR assistance, isn't it time that the relevant Law (and/ or it's interpretation) was reviewed. At the level I watch I usually see a handball incident each game, yet for a referee to give a penalty would usually involve a degree of guesswork . Football is not just for the Leagues that can afford VAR.

Mackem ref · « **Reply #8 on:** Mon 17 Apr 2023 18:10 »

Perhaps a controversial opinion but I would actually place Hooper as only just behind Michael Oliver this season. If merit had anything to do with the FA Cup final appointment, his can be the only name on it in my opinion!

dave26 · « **Reply #9 on:** Mon 17 Apr 2023 18:14 »

Quote from: Mackem ref on Mon 17 Apr 2023 18:10

Perhaps a controversial opinion but I would actually place Hooper as only just behind Michael Oliver this season. If merit had anything to do with the FA Cup final appointment, his can be the only name on it in my opinion!

100% agree

Leggy · « **Reply #10 on:** Mon 17 Apr 2023 18:56 »

Quote from: Mackem ref on Mon 17 Apr 2023 18:10

Perhaps a controversial opinion but I would actually place Hooper as only just behind Michael Oliver this season. If merit had anything to do with the FA Cup final appointment, his can be the only name on it in my opinion!

Which probably 100% guarantees that he will not get it. I'll guess we'll know in about a week's time.

magpie1892 · « **Reply #11 on:** Mon 17 Apr 2023 19:49 »

How old is Hooper out of interest? im sure ive read somewhere he is very late 30s but looks like he is in his 40s

bmb · « **Reply #12 on:** Mon 17 Apr 2023 20:01 »

Quote from: magpie1892 on Mon 17 Apr 2023 19:49

How old is Hooper out of interest? im sure ive read somewhere he is very late 30s but looks like he is in his 40s

40. He'll be 41 in July

magpie1892 · « **Reply #13 on:** Mon 17 Apr 2023 20:05 »

Quote from: bmb on Mon 17 Apr 2023 20:01

Quote from: magpie1892 on Mon 17 Apr 2023 19:49
How old is Hooper out of interest? im sure ive read somewhere he is very late 30s but looks like he is in his 40s

40. He'll be 41 in July

I felt guilty saying he looked 40, at least if he ever read this i thought he was 30s still 🤣

Adam · « **Reply #14 on:** Mon 17 Apr 2023 20:37 »

Quote from: magpie1892 on Mon 17 Apr 2023 20:05

Quote from: bmb on Mon 17 Apr 2023 20:01
Quote from: magpie1892 on Mon 17 Apr 2023 19:49
How old is Hooper out of interest? im sure ive read somewhere he is very late 30s but looks like he is in his 40s

40. He'll be 41 in July

I felt guilty saying he looked 40, at least if he ever read this i thought he was 30s still 🤣

He looks so much fitter, younger and healthier compared to what he was. His refing has come on with that as well. He should be very proud of himself.

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