Match Day Thread Newcastle v Norwich

It works in cricket, so why not.
Also have a neutral time keeper as they do in rugby. Stop the clock when incidents are being looked at

 

What I love about this is how Pukki behaves after he scored. No preening around, no look at me I'm wonderful. Instead he's gesturing to his team to all get back and be ready for the kick off - we can still win this, guys!

 

It's also used in American football where there are 3 appeals available for each team. If an appeal is upheld then it isn't lost (ie. If it's the first appeal then 3 still remain). It's a longer game though, so 2 appeals would probably be enough in football here). That would also suit having an independent time keeper, say the 4th official, so game time isn't lost to VAR.

 

Alternatively, scrap VAR. Then we don't lose any time to it.

(I know it's not going to happen, but I can at least dream.)

 

I tried to slip that in there. I should have known better.

That's not a natural position; if it was, any player could always claim their arm was in a natural position, for them, as long as they didn't swat the ball. If you disagree, then the only way to settle the debate is for the PL to come out and explain the decision. Which they won't do.

 

Amazon Prime had ex-referee Mark Clattenburg commenting on decisions made during the match. I don't recall him being asked for his opinion on this particular incident. Can anyone remember him being asked about it?

 

I don't remember.

 

Is Clattenburg an ex-referee already? My God, time flies.

 

From BBC gossip column:

Newcastle are targeting four England players in January, namely Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard, 28, Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks, 25, Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley, 27, and Atletico Madrid full-back Kieran Trippier, 31.

 

Jesse will be a good signing, wasted at Man U. I do get a feeling Newcastle will end up surviving relegation.

 

At least if they go for Kieran Trippier they're unlikely to come after Aarons. Signing proven PL players is sensible, considering the money they have now. Those would be survival signings rather than building for the future.