Wolves 1-2 Stoke (17.12.2011)
Wolves manager Mick McCarthy was infuriated that Stoke defender Jonathan Woodgate was not sent off for a second booking in the game, but it is hard to agree with him.
Referee Taylor correctly booked Woodgate minutes prior for a late and deliberate foul but taking that out of consideration - as a referee must - and then reviewing his second foul, which led to a Wolves penalty, would lead most referees to back the decision to not dismiss the former Real Madrid player.
The penalty was correctly awarded but the Matt Jarvis had little or no chance of creating an opportunity for a team-mate to score. Moments before the foul, he had pushed the ball on and it seemed to be heading out for a goal kick. What's more, there were numerous other Stoke defenders in the box.
Winning the penalty seemed a bonus in itself as Woodgate made an irrational decision in a moment of little danger. But the foul was not reckless nor did it break-up a promising attacking move or position - so top marks to referee Taylor for standing strong.
The decision to substitute Woodgate immediately after clearly played a role in McCarthy's post-game outburst but his criticism is not backed-up by sufficient evidence.
Wolves manager Mick McCarthy was infuriated that Stoke defender Jonathan Woodgate was not sent off for a second booking in the game, but it is hard to agree with him.
Referee Taylor correctly booked Woodgate minutes prior for a late and deliberate foul but taking that out of consideration - as a referee must - and then reviewing his second foul, which led to a Wolves penalty, would lead most referees to back the decision to not dismiss the former Real Madrid player.
The penalty was correctly awarded but the Matt Jarvis had little or no chance of creating an opportunity for a team-mate to score. Moments before the foul, he had pushed the ball on and it seemed to be heading out for a goal kick. What's more, there were numerous other Stoke defenders in the box.
Winning the penalty seemed a bonus in itself as Woodgate made an irrational decision in a moment of little danger. But the foul was not reckless nor did it break-up a promising attacking move or position - so top marks to referee Taylor for standing strong.
The decision to substitute Woodgate immediately after clearly played a role in McCarthy's post-game outburst but his criticism is not backed-up by sufficient evidence.
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