Gaz
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step back and think about that. Enforces the thought that he is held to a different standard.Think that was his first red of his career that night.
step back and think about that. Enforces the thought that he is held to a different standard.Think that was his first red of his career that night.
You can roll your eyes, but who else consistently gets booked for basic shît like this?
His reaction is split second and not continuous, it's not really excessive, he doesn't approach or crowd the referee, he hadn't been doing it persistently.
It's too easy to resort to 'he's always petulant' or 'he shouldn't give the ref the opportunity' but each match should be refereed in isolation – a referee shouldn't be more prone to booking him because he's moany in other games which seem to be what's happening.
You've got me wrong, I'm not saying he doesn't need to change but there's no denying referees are much quicker to draw cards with Morelos than most other players. I don't know what referee's do pre-match, but it makes me wonder if referees are given a note beforehand on players to keep an eye on.
Saying it's not fair doesn't mean Alfie does nothing wrong but that applies both ways – saying Morelos needs to change doesn't mean he isn't getting unfair treatment.
I agree completely, he's refereed to a different standard, it's not even up for debate mate. What does it achieve us continually saying this though? If I know this, you know this and everyone else on here knows this surely he does too?
His reaction last night is a bookable offence. Others not being done for it, whilst annoying, is completely irrelevant I'm afraid and wont stop him being booked for similar in future. Him not getting involved might though, no?
Looked to me like Alfie’s reputation has preceded him and the ref thought he’d show him who’s boss.
It was a ridiculously harsh decision from a very poor official.
Yeah while we’re at it, can we all agree that the referee was absolutely pathetic in general? An SPL standard ref taking charge in the Europa League. Pitiful, couldn’t even spot something as simple as a clear throw in.
He was booked for saying “no foul”
Many players tonight, including Rangers players screamed at the ref shouting a lot more.
Some of the comments against Alfie in the match thread we’re quite bewildering.
Alex Rae was slating him as well
Fans have short memories.
Let’s support him on this one
It’s hard to defend him now when you see him diving like that.