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       R JONES - Sunderland v Spurs 
   DIR By: TheThingFromLewes
       Date: April 12, 2026, 8:26 am
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       Good VAR intervention to remove the penalty award. Lots of legs
       and bodies in the way and I can see why Rob gave it, as he
       clearly couldn’t see the ball being won with 6 legs in close
       proximity.
       Although I think he had to be prompted to do the announcement
       afterwards as he signalled no penalty and a drop ball before the
       stadium announcement.
       #Post#: 103946--------------------------------------------------
       Re: R JONES - Sunderland v Spurs 
   DIR By: RCG
       Date: April 12, 2026, 8:46 am
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       Not seen it yet- was the "penalty" given before the ball went
       out of play?
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       Re: R JONES - Sunderland v Spurs 
   DIR By: ocj1998
       Date: April 12, 2026, 9:08 am
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       --- Quote from: RCG link ---
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       > Not seen it yet- was the "penalty" given before the ball went
       out of play?
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Yes, the ball was well in play when the incident occurred.
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       Re: R JONES - Sunderland v Spurs 
   DIR By: ocj1998
       Date: April 12, 2026, 9:26 am
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       Brobbey very lucky to get away without a caution there, clearly
       a reckless push to cause the collision in my view.
       #Post#: 103952--------------------------------------------------
       Re: R JONES - Sunderland v Spurs 
   DIR By: Pm2
       Date: April 12, 2026, 9:43 am
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       Only watched second half but he’s been very poor imo.
       #Post#: 103955--------------------------------------------------
       Re: R JONES - Sunderland v Spurs 
   DIR By: Adam
       Date: April 12, 2026, 10:46 am
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       One of the worst Premier League performances from a referee in a
       good while. Up there with Kavs FA CUP disaster this season. Foul
       detection was all over the place, gave soft fouls and missed
       stonewall yellow cards, and was constantly shown to be shouting
       "go away" at players which even though its often tempting is
       very poor raport.
       #Post#: 103959--------------------------------------------------
       Re: R JONES - Sunderland v Spurs 
   DIR By: olliebcafc
       Date: April 12, 2026, 11:07 am
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       It was a standard performance for Jones really with poor foul
       detection and inconsistent use of cards. Total contrast to
       Taylor last night who makes it look easy
       #Post#: 103962--------------------------------------------------
       Re: R JONES - Sunderland v Spurs 
   DIR By: Craven
       Date: April 12, 2026, 11:13 am
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       Watched the whole game on Sky, and honestly thought Jones was
       extremely poor throughout. In real time, the challenge leading
       to the penalty, never at any point looked like a foul. I was
       amazed when it was given and said straight away to my son it
       would be overturned, even before the benefit of any replays.
       Shocking on field decision.
       The rest of the game was a mishmash of actual fouls not being
       given, whilst very soft almost non contact challenges were being
       penalised. A typical Jones performance in a nutshell.
       Refereeing at the top level is a tough gig, don’t get me wrong,
       but Jones, along with Tierney, are the two I believe to be
       extremely fortunate to be plying their trade at this level.
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       Re: R JONES - Sunderland v Spurs 
   DIR By: ajb95
       Date: April 12, 2026, 11:17 am
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       Another poster nailed it in an earlier comment. Usual
       performance from Jones: awful foul detection, general haphazard
       style, inconsistent cautions, and poor game management. Awful
       decision for penalty, on another day Brobbey is sent off for 2
       yellows, possible DOGSO in second half as well also missed.
       How he got to the FIFA list is completely baffling. IMO one of
       the weakest SG1 referees
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       Re: R JONES - Sunderland v Spurs 
   DIR By: ocj1998
       Date: April 12, 2026, 11:20 am
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       --- Quote from: Craven link ---
       >
       > Watched the whole game on Sky, and honestly thought Jones was
       extremely poor throughout. In real time, the challenge leading
       to the penalty, never at any point looked like a foul. I was
       amazed when it was given and said straight away to my son it
       would be overturned, even before the benefit of any replays.
       Shocking on field decision.
       >
       > The rest of the game was a mishmash of actual fouls not being
       given, whilst very soft almost non contact challenges were being
       penalised. A typical Jones performance in a nutshell.
       >
       > Refereeing at the top level is a tough gig, don’t get me
       wrong, but Jones, along with Tierney, are the two I believe to
       be extremely fortunate to be plying their trade at this level.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       I think he often comes across flustered & his inconsistent foul
       recognition means the players are often on his back too. Not his
       best season that's for certain, though on his day he is great
       (they all are, that's why they're where they are).
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