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       #Post#: 27761--------------------------------------------------
       Stuart Atwell Chelsea - Man United
   DIR By: DublinRef
       Date: February 28, 2021, 10:51 am
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       Very surprised that after OFR a penalty wasn't awarded. Met the
       criteria for handball on a few counts IMO, correct intervention
       by VAR for me. Would love to hear the conversation between
       referee and VAR would clear up the rationale instantly.
       #Post#: 27763--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Stuart Atwell Chelsea - Man United
   DIR By: ajb95
       Date: February 28, 2021, 10:57 am
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       It’s nearly 3 years since Chelsea last conceded a penalty at
       home and easy to see why. Clear handball should have been a
       given
       #Post#: 27765--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Stuart Atwell Chelsea - Man United
   DIR By: dave26
       Date: February 28, 2021, 11:20 am
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       I disagree I think at beginning of season it would have been a
       penalty but under the current laws regarding handball it was
       supportable either way
       I think Attwell has handled the game brilliantly so far ,
       tackles have flown in he’s played great advantages and displayed
       great fitness has demonstrated a great rapport with the players
       #Post#: 27767--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Stuart Atwell Chelsea - Man United
   DIR By: DublinRef
       Date: February 28, 2021, 11:24 am
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       --- Quote from: dave26 link ---
       >
       > I disagree I think at beginning of season it would have been a
       penalty but under the current laws regarding handball it was
       supportable either way
       >
       > I think Attwell has handled the game brilliantly so far ,
       tackles have flown in he’s played great advantages and displayed
       great fitness has demonstrated a great rapport with the players
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       The law hasn't changed and I don't think any change in
       interpretation that was brought in makes that not a penalty. Arm
       raised above shoulder, away from silhouette of the body, ball
       isn't coming from a short distance at speed I can't fathom why a
       penalty isn't awarded.
       Other than that I agree, very good general performance from
       Atwell.
       #Post#: 27768--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Stuart Atwell Chelsea - Man United
   DIR By: Beryl
       Date: February 28, 2021, 11:28 am
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       No pen for me
       Best half i have seen from this referee, a refreshing change.
       Fingers crossed it continues in the second half
       #Post#: 27770--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Stuart Atwell Chelsea - Man United
   DIR By: TheThingFromLewes
       Date: February 28, 2021, 11:30 am
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       Let’s be honest, Lord Elleray ruined Attwell at a young age
       pushing him too hard too fast.
       Now we have an official who is living up to the billing he had
       many years ago before Lord Elleray got involved.
       Thoughts?
       #Post#: 27771--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Stuart Atwell Chelsea - Man United
   DIR By: DublinRef
       Date: February 28, 2021, 11:34 am
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       --- Quote from: TheThingFromLewes link ---
       >
       > Let’s be honest, Lord Elleray ruined Attwell at a young age
       pushing him too hard too fast.
       >
       > Now we have an official who is living up to the billing he had
       many years ago before Lord Elleray got involved.
       >
       > Thoughts?
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       The billing he is living up to being a steady, solid PL referee
       without being exceptional? If so I agree.
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       Re: Stuart Atwell Chelsea - Man United
   DIR By: dave26
       Date: February 28, 2021, 12:24 pm
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       A exceptional performance by Attwell let the game flow cautioned
       when he needed to and was always up with play the best
       performance by far that I have seen from Attwell especially in a
       high profile match hope he gets a share of them next season
       #Post#: 27780--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Stuart Atwell Chelsea - Man United
   DIR By: Scally Bob
       Date: February 28, 2021, 12:47 pm
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       The Chelsea manager said he watched the penalty shout on an
       iPad. That’s not allowed is it?
       Why aren’t they cautioning players crowding around the monitor?
       #Post#: 27782--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Stuart Atwell Chelsea - Man United
   DIR By: rustyref
       Date: February 28, 2021, 12:49 pm
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       I just don't think there is any need for VAR to get involved
       there, and if they hadn't no one would have even been discussing
       this.  At the time there wasn't a single appeal from United
       players, the appeals were from Chelsea players who though
       Greenwood had handled it.
       For me this is the level of forensic involvement that isn't good
       for VAR and I am pleased that Attwell had the courage to stand
       by his decision.
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