v Norwich City (h) - 30/8/25

[Tugay-is-God]

Right back down to earth after last week. 

[Neal]

Only way we can get something now is take Kargbo off for Miller and get Gueye on for long throw. 

[Cherry Blue]

Let down again. He was looking for a pull but that's no excuse.

[davulsukur]

It's going to end about 0-4, unless Norwich take their foot off the gas.

[Tom]

The only argument would be the double jeopardy rule but if he’s decided he’s not gone to win the ball then it’s right. 

[Exiled_Rover]

Lovely stuff.

Once again we're getting nothing from the man in black.

Very even game ruined. Lovely way to waste an afternoon.

[booth]

Tavares and Kargbo have been awful. 

We look a bad team, I can't think of a single positive. We're only 1-0 down because of terrible finishing from the likes of Sergeant and co.

As for the penalty, you can't put your hands on someone. Sergeant dived but referees aren't the sharpest bunch.

[K-Hod]

Thought it was either a red or a pen and not both these days?

Either way, if that’s not the case, even if it’s soft, I’d say it’s the right call.

[yankfan]

Incredible soft red. Might not be a foul and might be outside the box. 

[moerpho]

Just now, TheKitGuy said:

Last man, in the box, from behind. Always going to be a red, wether you think it's a harsh call or not

FFS…I know you are right, and I would be furious if I was supporting Norwich, but still…..bah!!!

[roverandout]

Just now, Exiled_Rover said:

Lovely stuff.

Once again we're getting nothing from the man in black.

Very even game ruined. Lovely way to waste an afternoon.

Lol there he is

[neophox]

Referee shit as normal ..were no better...

[Angry_Pirate]

Absolute brain dead fucking idiot. Cost us the game 100% with that pile of shit schoolboy decision/defending. Woeful!

[RevidgeBlue]

1 minute ago, ... said:

Spoilt the game there the ref

Ref has to judge it a genuine attempt to get the ball for it not to be a red.

If he has no chance of getting it -  it's a red.

[Tom]

Just now, yankfan said:

Incredible soft red. Might not be a foul and might be outside the box. 

100% a red card and if it’s in the box it’s a penalty as well it’s shocking from an experienced pro

[neophox]

If we turn this around it will be some hell of performance 

[TommyRovers]

Clear penalty. Clear red. Braindead.

Anyones game until then.

[Tom]

2 minutes ago, K-Hod said:

Thought it was either a red or a pen and not both these days?

Either way, if that’s not the case, even if it’s soft, I’d say it’s the right call.

If it’s a genuine attempt to win the ball you wouldn’t be sent off, a trip or pull like that and it’s both 

[sharpysharps86]

Happy international break everyone 😂.

Whether it was soft or not, McLoughlin made it easy for the ref. If he leaves Sargent then yeah he probably still scores but Rovers still have 11 men on the pitch. As it is, there's little to no chance of a way back now.

 

[booth]

2 minutes ago, yankfan said:

Incredible soft red. Might not be a foul and might be outside the box. 

Yep he starts falling outside of the box.

 

[Cherry Blue]

Rule should be changed. They got a penalty and playing against 10 men now. 

[pick32]

Nailed on penalty, just got 3.5/1 for over 2.5 goals and Sargent to score again 

[Silas]

1 minute ago, K-Hod said:

Thought it was either a red or a pen and not both these days?

Either way, if that’s not the case, even if it’s soft, I’d say it’s the right call.

Think that jeopardy rule only counts if it's a genuine attempt to get the ball/make a tackle.

He was nowhere near the ball and pulled an arm.

Really dumb. 

[moerpho]

1 minute ago, Angry_Pirate said:

Absolute brain dead fucking idiot. Cost us the game 100% with that pile of shit schoolboy decision/defending. Woeful!

Couldn’t agree more if I tried. Better to let Toth deal with it than risking a red card. Go 1-0 down but at least it’s 11 vs 11…..and at home no less.

[duckson]

1 minute ago, Tom said:

100% a red card and if it’s in the box it’s a penalty as well it’s shocking from an experienced pro

The pull appears to start outside the box when you watch and stop the attached video.

Possible VAR would of said no spot kick.