Despite losing 2-1 to a last minute penalty, Arsenal fans were united in their view that the referee made the correct view in awarding the debatable last minute penalty. As one Arsenal fan says:
“Well from where I was, it looked like there was no contact and Ronaldo just took a dive. But, you’ve got to remember I was at the back of the terraces and from there it is almost impossible to make a fair and accurate reflection on the decision. Fortunately, the referee was in a much better position than me; we’re pretty lucky to have such experienced referees in the premier league.”
The game was played in general good spirits with both managers praising the role of the referee. As the losing Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger said You’ve got to hand it to the referee – “He never took his eyes off the game for a moment. There were a few critical decision, but we all feel he made them with as much care, neutrality and balance as is humanely possible. You don’t really mind losing when you see refereeing of that kind of quality. It’s what makes football ‘the beautiful game’ really.
Who Ate All The Pies? – Begins process of Rational Self Enquiry
The only disharmonious moment in the game was with the Liverpool fans chanting “Who ate all the pies?” – targeted at the Arsenal goalie, Pete ‘the Pudding’ Brown. Speaking after the game Pete ‘the Pudding’ Brown remained philosophical about this good natured ribbing:
“Well clearly when they started chanting “Who ate all the pies?” The Arsenal fans were merely asking a rhetorical question to raise the issue of optimal body fat amongst the modern professional footballer. Clearly, they weren’t saying “You ate all the pies” It was more like saying. Whilst many other people ate pies, apart from me; it may be that, after due reflection, I have eaten more than my fair share and this has caused me to pile on a few extra pounds. I think on balance this assessment of the Arsenal fans is a fair one and I will be looking at ways to reduce my pie intake in the coming months. It’s funny how you can be blind to your own faults, so I’m grateful to the Arsenal fans for their kind concern.”
However, footballing pundit Jimmy Reaves was more worried. I think in the modern age, it’s sad that footballers are eating any pies at all. I blame it on the outdated training decisions and social expectations that footballer’s should eat foods with such a low nutritional intake. I think the FA should be looking at ways to introduce more healthy foods into the game. “I think it’s got to start at the top. If the star players are still eating pies, then what hope have we of the young generation choosing a healthy, well balanced, nutritionally optimal diet?
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