Ian RoyalLWJwiggso
Where are the replays of it? I cant find any
https://twitter.com/WALM0T33/status/849 ... evealed%2F
I think that's the worst view of and I still don't think it's intentional. I'd be quite happy to slam one of our players for doing it too.
From multiple angles and a longer build up, you can see there's a strong intent from both to win the ball. Blackett is his usual slightly awkward self. But just watch that video a few times and ask yourself, given where the ball is going and Blackett's body shape, how can he try to get to it without bring the right side of his body round and his arm through that space. He's clearly focused on the ball, and IMO trying to get passed Wood, not do him with an elbow.
Personally, I'd trust 3 elite professional refs on this one.... but I would say that, seeing as they found in our favour in both cases and agree with me.
And to be honest, the way Wood goes down looks very exagerated, especially when you see the ref's view. Yes there's a bruise on his cheek but it's the wrong side. Blackett's arm catches him behind the ear yet he's clutching his temple.
If three refs say no further action then it says it all.