Comments on What did I just say? And are you listening?TypePad2011-12-31T17:59:42ZBobhttps://fortheintegrityofsoccer.blogs.com/artandscienceofrefereeing/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://fortheintegrityofsoccer.blogs.com/artandscienceofrefereeing/2011/12/what-did-i-just-say/comments/atom.xml/HKRef commented on 'What did I just say? And are you listening?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83478053469e20167601fb865970b2012-01-07T12:33:38Z2012-01-07T12:33:38ZHKRefhttp://hkref.blogspot.com/Thank you for your helpful observations. I decided to take a closer look at Lee Probert's performance during the Liverpool...<p>Thank you for your helpful observations. I decided to take a closer look at Lee Probert's performance during the Liverpool and Newcastle United match and found him wanting in many departments (e.g. see Probing Lee Probert Part 4)</p>
<p>His anticipation, positioning, personality in the game, regard for player safety and even neutrality were all factors that did not score very well. </p>
<p>Regarding Yohan Cabaye's cynical challenge on Jay Spearing, Cabaye has previously meted out this cowardly act and escaped from the proper punishment (i.e. send off) during the North-East derby on 20 August 2011. I have not seen Cabaye play in every Newcastle match, but I would not be surprised if he has made similar cynical challenges in his other matches. </p>
<p>The disregard that many EPL referees have in the proper application of Law 12, and hence the leniency afforded to players, is a huge reason why players such as Cabaye continue to make horrendous challenges. And because of this lenient environment, I believe cynical challenges are creeping back in. </p>
<p>I hate to say it but it needs to be said and it needs to be said now. How long will it be before we see horrendous injuries to players as a result of these cynical challenges that are currently being missed or incorrectly punished by EPL referees who (are being told to) operate within a lenient environment that champions the entertainment interests of the game above the safety and welfare of the players?</p>
<p>HKRef:<br />
Many thanks again for a great contribution and analysis. I can recommend this site to all readers: <a href="http://hkref.blogspot.com/." rel="nofollow">http://hkref.blogspot.com/.</a> Cheers, Bob.</p>Ron commented on 'What did I just say? And are you listening?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83478053469e20162fedf0f27970d2012-01-02T04:56:18Z2012-01-02T04:56:18ZRonNice post. I wonder if Probert was recovering from an illness or something? He seemed slow and in poor position...<p>Nice post. I wonder if Probert was recovering from an illness or something? He seemed slow and in poor position several times. Or maybe he just is not very good?</p>