Thierry Henry 'steals' World Cup 2010 qualification from the Irish

[Bagor]

Originally Posted by valo403

Well played by Henry, he saves some face and knows that there is absolutely no chance that FIFA goes along with it.

Yeah, I believe he also told the referee, Duff and a few players on the pitch at the end of the game.

This has to be the mother of all arguments for implementing video review for major games.

Things like handball, offsides disputed penalties (where contact is questionable) but limit it to one or two challenges/game.

Personally I could care less about the "it slows the game down" crowd if it stops major games being decided by the likes of Maradona's left hand.

Gotta love statements like this though.

Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen said he would raise the issue with French President Nicolas Sarkozy at a meeting of the 27 EU leaders in Brussels.

[NBC]

Originally Posted by Sylvanfan

At least Algeria was able to win against Egypt after being pelted by Stones on Saturday.

That really surprises me. Who was it? Mick, Keith, Charlie or Ronnie? I'd bet that it was that sneaky Keith pelting the Algerians.

[NBC]

Originally Posted by Bagor

Yeah, I believe he also told the referee, Duff and a few players on the pitch at the end of the game.

This has to be the mother of all arguments for implementing video review for major games.

Things like handball, offsides disputed penalties (where contact is questionable) but limit it to one or two challenges/game.

Personally I could care less about the "it slows the game down" crowd if it stops major games being decided by the likes of Maradona's left hand.

Gotta love statements like this though.

I find myself agreeing completely with what you've stated. Well said.