Why does howard webb hates liverpool

Webb's decision was game-changing - had United lost the game, the pressure would have been on them and Liverpool could have potentially gone on to become the champions that season. The former Premier League official is one of the most famous referees in the history of the game. Speaking to The Athletic, Webb recalls the worst decision he made in his career. He awarded Manchester United a penalty in a crunch league clash with Tottenham Hotspur in Liverpool needed United to slip up and they were down to Spurs but Webb's incorrect call led to a comeback which saw the game end in favour of the Red Devils.

Source: The Athletic. United were down until Wayne Rooney played Michael Carrick a penetrative pass that saw him sidestep goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes before going to ground. Webb says it was the wrong decision as Gomes got his hand on the ball to clear it from Carrick.

Webb gave a penalty but now criticises his decision, saying: 'I could see Carrick got there first and then the goalkeeper clattered into him. It was really an easy penalty award. Webb says it was obvious he made the wrong decision as Gomes got his hand on the ball to push out of the path of Carrick before the midfielder took a tumble. He said: 'It was obvious within seconds I'd got the decision wrong. There was something more to this.

But he didn't. Ronaldo stepped up to the penalty spot and scored, sending the ball straight down the middle to make the score , before United then went on to win the clash at Old Trafford. Webb has admitted that he wanted to see Cristiano Ronaldo miss the wrongly-awarded penalty. Ronaldo scored the penalty by sending the ball straight down the middle to make the score But that did not stop English fans questioning his integrity throughout his career.

When previously questioned on his supposed preference towards United, Webb said: 'There's no element of truth in it. It wasn't hurtful. Much of it is tongue-in-cheek, of course. A Photoshopped image that was released on social media of Webb wearing a United shirt. Webb admitted later that, having watched it back, it was a sending-off offence.

No kidding, Howard. That challenge set the tone for the most brutal World Cup final ever played with Holland's approach branded 'anti-football' by none other than Oranje legend Johan Cruyff. Spain won thanks to an Andres Iniesta in extra-time. Justice served. I'd be dishonest if I said it didn't bother me. Gaz what do you think United are more concerned with winning the Premier League or beating Liverpool? Liverpool fans are petty because the highlight of their year is beating Manchester United.

Fact of the matter is when you win something then you can talk but right now you guys are miles behind. Tyson, the comment was tongue-in-cheek and was in supposed to be all in good fun. You guys are so easy to wind up. Even if we were relegated to the Championship and met in the FA Cup it would be a huge game. This is one of the biggest rivalries and a huge derby.

As I said, United deserved to win but we did well considering we are having our worst season in 10 years. Liverpool fan here, sure looked like a penalty to me. I can see how there can be an argument, but I agree with Josh above. As an aside, I am shocked Mascherano stayed on the pitch the rest of the game as he usually gets sent off when cautioned early.

These posts are funny. As i said again…pls refer to the matches i mentioned…. Poll gave 3 yellow cards in a world cup match…. It was the assistant referee that flagged the incident and indicated that it was inside the penalty area. I think he got it wrong as the infringement occurred outside the box.

In cases like these a free kick is always awarded instead of a penalty. Benitez once again got it wrong by trying to contain United instead of playing attacking football. Torres was isolated in front and Liverpool only had two shots on goal all game.

Love my Liverpool but hate our choices at the back this season. Reina had the near post and Carra had the far post. The ref gave a free-kick for that incident, and thus Gerrard got lucky to get away from it. Have you spent all day hitting the refresh button on this article so that you can smear your skidmark opinion s on this after every anti-United comment left on here?? James Millner ….

Watch the replays. As for comparing the penalty to the one City got against ManU. Mascherano tried to do enough to put him off, let go at the edge of the penalty area watch it again!! Howard Webb is a disgrace to give the decisions he did yesterday. Lucky team, lucky manager ……. MU seem to be living well.

All this being said.. Are you serious? Liverpools season was going perfectly up until the fake penalty. As usual everything is Uniteds fault.

Liverpools flawless season has been ruined for one reason and one reason only and that reason is Manchester United. Down with United the whole reason that Liverpools season has been bad. This is ALL Uniteds fault every bit of it this season. As for the years ticking by, yeah they have.

I know it, other reds know it, I think even you know it which is why you come on here lashing out like a man with a little dick in communal showers. I believe that Mascha holds him up to the line and then thinks that he cannot cross the line or it will be construed as a penalty. So you have 2 issues. Camera views are not right on the line so it is hard to tell. I think everyone is getting caught up on the first point and not even thinking about the second point.

He looks outside of the penalty area in that screenshot. Just not sure what that picture proves. Seriously… try it. I guess my point is that this shows us that video replay will never work. What is the official FIFA rule on when to consider a foul inside the area and when to consider a foul outside the area?

Just like with a goal or ball out of bounds, the entire body must be in the area and a foul is committed Masch innocent. And there you have concrete proof, not only in words from FIFA but also video evidence via my Youtube link posted above. He singlehandedly makes the case for abortion being a legal option. It is clearly a foul by Mascherano on Valencia but it was outside the box — a free kick would have been the correct decision.

However, as there is no way that Carragher would have intercepted based on his position then Mascherano should have been sent off for the clear denial of a goalscoring opportunity.

Its a pen — Mad Masch fouls him outside the box no question but continues fouling him into the box. MAsch should have had the brainpower to stop tugging him while going into the box. As soon as he gets in the box, the United player immediately goes down but he is being fouled. Masch had plenty of time to stop fouling him but stupidly kept at it. It appears after watching the replay several times he may have released his grip on Valencia just as they entered the penalty box, but my first take on it was a penalty,when your running at full speed at the toward the penalty box and you decide to foul the player you are going to get penalty kicks calls against you.

The Ref gets one look at it and given that he was correct. But what about the question should Macherano have been given a red card? Regardless of whether it was a penalty or not I still think it was United were the better team and they deserved to win the game. If you are pulling somebody back while they are running forward they will fall away from you when you let them go as all you did was take their balance out.

This is why it was such a stupid foul. For one fouling is in the wrong in the first place but the problem is if you pull somebody like that you never know when or where they will go down as momentum is being shifted and the balance could go either way. My Dad utterly loathed football but after a while, I managed to wear my Mum down and get her to take when I was about I got into football through primary school friends.

Now, my Mum and Uncle are really into Reading FC through my influence and they go a lot without me as well. So I guess our family did it the other way. I passed football UP my family haha. I hope my children are big Reading fans and carry on this new-ish tradition.

Masch was an idiot for holding a player that is sprinting towards the box. However, he seemed to fight so hard to stay on his feet until he got to that magic line in the grass. Does that mean this indicates that he did let go of him as he entered the box? If he was still holding his arm in the box he would be held away from the ball not fall towards it, right?

Again, he deserves the foul for poor defending but I think there is more than a hint of pulling-the-foul here. He fought to stay on his feet and magically lost his balance as soon as he got into the box. You will never get a Liverpool fan to admit on the side of a penalty here. Denial breeds discourse which is fun! You stated Gerrard was gifted a place in this game…Have you read the rules on this matter?

The FA can only act on video evidence, if the referee has stated that he was unaware, or did not see the incidents concerned…On each occasion the referee has confirmed he saw the incidents, and felt they acted accordingly. Hell, what chance do you have of knowing these rules, your own manager seemed to forget about this one when making his wild accusations.. The authorities have made it clear that they want Man Utd to win the league.

And Howard Webb is by far the worst culprit Steve bennet possibly the next worst. This nonsense has gotten so predictable that i can safely say that the same damn thing will happen next year also.

But then again, Torres scuffed the ball twice. He could have put it past Man utd even with the terrible penalty. Torres really ruined a great chance to ruin Man Utd title chase. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Free Trial. Browse Offers. Browse Offer. About The Author jesse chula. HaggsTheRed March 22, Simon BUrke March 22, PeteNutz April 10, Mike March 22, Adeel March 22, Miak March 22, Peter March 22, Tomy March 22, My Spurs friend reminded me last season when they were at Old Trafford, 2 nil up at half time.

Jeff March 22, He never even played with Ronaldo. OleGunnar20 March 22, James March 22, Seems pretty clear — no need for all this debate! Or this article….