30-08-2015, 18:52
Referee had a shocker, to be fair. Missed the stamp on Zelalem completely, only booking the boy for the initial foul, then sending off Lyle for next to nothing - I think the 4th official had some retribution there against the Queen's manager as he'd been giving him pelters all first half according to wee Chico on the radio - then booking Tavernier to basically make it look like he was balancing things out.
I don't think the penalty should have been a red though, as I'm not sure Ball would have actually reached the ball if unimpeded, therefore it wasn't a clear goal-scoring opportunity.
Haven't checked the stats yet but they must have had 7 players booked in the end. Should have been more too. Far too many late challenges gone unpunished today. Again.
International break coming up now, but for a change it doesn't matter as our game next weekend goes ahead regardless. We'll at least have some proper football to watch in between the inevitable disappointments the national team have in store for us.
And with Hibs' game against our nearest rivals Falkirk scheduled to be cancelled, we're in a position to further stretch our lead at the top of the league.
Everything's beginning to fall into place nicely.
I don't think the penalty should have been a red though, as I'm not sure Ball would have actually reached the ball if unimpeded, therefore it wasn't a clear goal-scoring opportunity.
Haven't checked the stats yet but they must have had 7 players booked in the end. Should have been more too. Far too many late challenges gone unpunished today. Again.
International break coming up now, but for a change it doesn't matter as our game next weekend goes ahead regardless. We'll at least have some proper football to watch in between the inevitable disappointments the national team have in store for us.
And with Hibs' game against our nearest rivals Falkirk scheduled to be cancelled, we're in a position to further stretch our lead at the top of the league.
Everything's beginning to fall into place nicely.