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Author Topic: Simon Hooper Southampton vs Watford  (Read 1961 times)

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Re: Simon Hooper Southampton vs Watford
« on: Sun 11 Nov 2018 11:22 »
First of all the comments by Austin are a disgrace and he should have the book thrown at him! Obviously what Mark Hughes said you wouldn’t expect anything different from him.
All I can say is that it’s a terrible decision. First by AR Lennard and then Hooper who has a clear view of the incident- baffling!
What gets me miffed as well with the post match reactions From saints personnel is that at 1-0 Watford are denied a clear penalty which could have been a red card as well. So to say they would have won 2-0 is totally incorrect!
We won’t be seeing much of Hooper if he carries on in this vein!

I agree with everything you say after the opening sentence but the comment about Charlie Austin being a disgrace who should have the book thrown at him had me wondering if you are a Pompey fan. Apologies of you aren't but they interviewed him straight after the game when emotions were still raw and he had every right to be angry. Lets be honest he wasn't exactly spreading fake news because between them the officials had an absolute shocker.

I can only agree that Hooper's performance was way short of what is required at that level.  He should be having a 'holiday' after that, and there needs to be serious consideration of his suitability to officiate at that level.

With regard to Austin's comments, I wonder whether those slagging him off actually listened to what he said.  Yes, he was very critical of the officials, but that is understandable, especially moments after the final whistle.  But his real point was that VAR would have resolved the issue and it's about time we had it as officials need all the help they can get.  He may have been angry, but he made the point perfectly well.


You're absolutely right about Austin, but it's often a standard response on here to say something like "Throw the book at him" instead of listening to what he's actually said.

Any book-throwing should be at Lennard, Hooper and the people who have elevated him to a position he really isn't good enough for.
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