Player Watch Player Watch: Cristian Romero

[spurs mental]

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Wilson deserved it anyway, even IF, and its a big if, Romero didn't slip. Wilson is a ****

 

[Thenewcat]

He slipped

He did slip - after he lunged in and caught Wilson on the foot. The initial challenge was absolutely not a slip

 

[Trix]

I think we can condemn him, as well as condemn Joelinton for his challenge on Porro (which could have been bad the way Porro hit the ground). It annoys me how no media outlet or pundit has seemingly picked up on it. We can also condemn Wilson for his moronic comments on his podcast re Richarlison previously and also his hypocritical lack of respect comments post match re Vicario.

Absolutely

 

[Trix]

Wilson deserved it anyway, even IF, and its a big if, Romero didn't slip. Wilson is a ****

That's such a stupid take on it. If he is sent off and misses 4 more games 2 matches after a ban, basically killing our season "because Wilson deserved it".

 

[KirstyG]

He slipped

Regardless, the fact he has made a name for himself due to previous behaviour means that everything will be looked at in a bad light. He only has himself to blame. I love him but he needs to find a way not to be constantly in the position of injuring fellow professionals - for the team as much as his profession. If he can do that then we have a real asset and not a liability.

 

[rossdapep]

Amazes me how fans look for excuses and reasons why their own teams players have been completely reckless, whilst condemning those from other teams for exactly the same things. It was yet another idiotic moment from Romero, and 100% in my mind should have been a red card. It really is as simple as that. It wasn't Wilson's fault, it wasn't bad luck, or a case that "he just slipped" it was moronic and dangerous and that's all there is to it.

He needs to stop making that kind of tackle for a start.

Aggression is one thing but he puts so much follow through with that sweeping leg tackle he uses that even if he makes minimal contact he is running thr risk.

I don't even think this is about him being an aggressive player, its that technique he is using. Needs to pack it in

 

[Trix]

He needs to stop making that kind of tackle for a start.

Aggression is one thing but he puts so much follow through with that sweeping leg tackle he uses that even if he makes minimal contact he is running thr risk.

I don't even think this is about him being an aggressive player, its that technique he is using. Needs to pack it in

He 100% knows exactly what he's doing and what the potential outcome is.

 

[Thenewcat]

He 100% knows exactly what he's doing and what the potential outcome is.

I don’t think he makes a reasoned choice to do it. It’s red mist. The problem is he doesn’t think about the potential outcome until afterwards. The second he stands you can see he knows what he did.

 

[idontgetit]

Why is it a red, by the rules? It's not excessive force or particularly dangerous besides being painful to be on the end of. It's 100% a dogshit tackle and a yellow at minimum but I'm not sure what the fuss is about. So many challenges every single match that are more likely to cause long term injuries than that one.

 

[Thenewcat]

Why is it a red, by the rules? It's not excessive force or particularly dangerous besides being painful to be on the end of. It's 100% a dogshit tackle and a yellow at minimum but I'm not sure what the fuss is about. So many challenges every single match that are more likely to cause long term injuries than that one.

To be honest now he’s got away with it whether we think it was yellow or red doesn’t matter. What matters is he can’t seem to help himself and the same thing could happen next game and the ref isn’t so forgiving. I thought he was making progress at the start of the season but the wildness has come back in

 

[Trix]

I don’t think he makes a reasoned choice to do it. It’s red mist. The problem is he doesn’t think about the potential outcome until afterwards. The second he stands you can see he knows what he did.

I think he 100% is looking to leave some on the player. He does it in most of his tackles. It's when he's stretching to do it it turns out like that.

 

[spurmin]

Why is it a red, by the rules? It's not excessive force or particularly dangerous besides being painful to be on the end of. It's 100% a dogshit tackle and a yellow at minimum but I'm not sure what the fuss is about. So many challenges every single match that are more likely to cause long term injuries than that one.

It coincides with a VAR coming into the premier league. Everything is slowed down, looked at from all angles, stopped at the point of contact. It all looks so bad.
Before the VAR revolution everyone just moved on.
In no way was that a red card but I thought the one against Chelsea was.
It’s all about opinion.

 

[mil1lion]

That's such a stupid take on it. If he is sent off and misses 4 more games 2 matches after a ban, basically killing our season "because Wilson deserved it".

Yeah at least get someone shit to do it like Skipp

 

[onthetwo]

"Stay on your feet
Stay on your feet
Cuti Romero
Please stay on your feet."

(to the tune of the Ozil song about his eyes....)

about time we combined a bit of singing with customised fan feedback, right?

 

[mil1lion]

It coincides with a VAR coming into the premier league. Everything is slowed down, looked at from all angles, stopped at the point of contact. It all looks so bad.
Before the VAR revolution everyone just moved on.
In no way was that a red card but I thought the one against Chelsea was.
It’s all about opinion.

I think the the var reviews should be shown in real speed. We only need slow motion to show things like offside and handball

 

[npearl4spurs]

We didn't have Gary Neville going "oooooooooh" unfortunately.

"nooooo noooo nooo, that's mad, that's naughty, never allowed in my time"

 

[spurs mental]

That's such a stupid take on it. If he is sent off and misses 4 more games 2 matches after a ban, basically killing our season "because Wilson deserved it".

But he didnt get sent off and he's not missing 4 games, so it's irrelevant.

 

[alfie103]

This is going to be an unpopular view but I don't really see how Romero is perceived to be a tough guy. Making some bad tackles which could injury someone doesn't make you tough or hard.

I think Romero is a bit of a dick on the pitch to be honest.

 

[C0YS]

It coincides with a VAR coming into the premier league. Everything is slowed down, looked at from all angles, stopped at the point of contact. It all looks so bad.
Before the VAR revolution everyone just moved on.
In no way was that a red card but I thought the one against Chelsea was.
It’s all about opinion.

The reverse is true. Before VAR and 'let the game flow' directives that would be a red. We have seen more tackles of the orange/red variety been ignored since VAR. Primarily because refs know VAR will pick up on it. In fact in the late 2000s simply having both feet off the ground would be a red contact or not. Tackle was dangerous, if an opposition player did that to Son I would be demanding a sending off.

I find it odd that people are trying to suggest it wasnt a red tbh. We got away with it, Romero is a fantastic player but needs to watch it. Red or not you cant be that reckless when you are in complete control of the game. He is a vital player for us and needs to watch it.

I get it, he plays right on the line. That is part of what makes him a good player. But he needs to know when to be more controlled.

 

[rossdapep]

Why is it a red, by the rules? It's not excessive force or particularly dangerous besides being painful to be on the end of. It's 100% a dogshit tackle and a yellow at minimum but I'm not sure what the fuss is about. So many challenges every single match that are more likely to cause long term injuries than that one.

It wouldn't be a red under a lot of people's idea of what a red should and shouldn't be. For example, Cash's was much worse.

But under the law it is and the follow through is done to leave a little something on the opposing player.

I suppose if we want to wipe out violent conduct then you may need to give reds to anything deemed a little OTT