firedodger, on 22 August 2014 - 06:22 AM, said:
Go on then I'll join in and disagree with you as well!
Firstly I can't in all honesty say the keeper definitely didn't handle the ball outside the area.
Secondly I really didn't think Roberts foot was that high, certainly didn't think it was even knee high.
I thought the keepers injury was his thigh as a result of the collision, didn't notice any ankle problems.
All contact isn't foul play, you have to use common sense as I'm pretty sure the ref was going to do, until all the arm waving and posturing kicked off it was only then he had to stop play and give out cards.
As a footnote I'd like Roberts to explore a theory for me, next time someone grabs him like that, don't react aggressively, just go all limp and floppy, like a rag doll, Roberts definitely wouldn't get booked and it may even trade up to a red card for the defender!
There is a link and quotes from their manager on another thread where he confirms that the keepers injury was as a direct result of Roberts challenge, but the keeper twisting to avoid a collision, and going over on his ankle.
Roberts foot did not connect with the keeper, he clattered him as he was at full speed trying to get to the ball.
As has been said. The ref wasn't going to take any action until the handbags started.