14 Jun 2021 06:53:16
Just to fuel the debate!
If Grealish was in the same position as Kalvin would he have thrown himself to the floor at the first challenge?
Well done Phillips for staying on your feet, riding the challenge and superb pass. That’s how to do it.
14 Jun 2021 11:12:24
Spot on Trev
Furthermore unlike with the vast majority of clueless / useless / gullible and inept English EPL refs
Grealish diving and cheating simply would not wash with the superior intelligence and standards of these International UEFA refs at this tournament.
Grealish much more likely to get booked with his cheating at the highest standards international level, as it should be for all levels I might add.
I do believe Southgate doesn't start him for that reason amongst others.
14 Jun 2021 12:57:57
Baz you make a good point - standard of refereeing has been very good so far I think and lots of ignoring the screaming yelping dives and waving play on. Bravo refs so far (although don’t remember it being so good in the various European club championships this season which would presumably have the same refs in it, so maybe an edict has gone out to the refs? ) .
14 Jun 2021 14:06:45
I noticed (or at least thought I did) that he had reduced his diving in the last warm up game as the ref wasn't falling for it (no pun intended) , but then he 'won' the penalty!
I make no excuse for disliking him for it but really the refs are largely to blame in the EPL for buying it. It has become the norm unfortunately.