Yeah, but I would interpret 'un-natural' as deliberate in that instance.

Just saying it shouldn't be necessary for players to try and hide their arms behind their back. They do it because they know refs might still award a pen.

Posted By: yarmyyarmy on January 25th 2012 at 20:42:47

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Bit harsh I thought. Would a "smaller" team have got that? (Other Football) - APB, Jan 25, 20:26:49
- If it's accidental, it isn't a penalty (Other Football) - yarmyyarmy, Jan 25, 20:30:44
  - Not as simple as that (Other Football) - Firstnews, Jan 25, 20:35:36
    - Yeah, but I would interpret 'un-natural' as deliberate in that instance. (Other Football) - yarmyyarmy, Jan 25, 20:42:47
    - I'd say it's impossible to block a shot diving in (Other Football) - duke of york, Jan 25, 20:37:01
      - agreed in this case because it came up of his foot. (n/m) (Other Football) - Firstnews, Jan 25, 20:38:30
    - He was falling over (Other Football) - King, Jan 25, 20:36:51
  - We didnt get one vs Chelsea when they did the same just outside of the area (n/m) (Other Football) - conker, Jan 25, 20:33:16
    - The lino had his eyes closed when Meireles practically caught it at the weekend too (n/m) (Other Football) - King, Jan 25, 20:35:33
    - Yeah, I know, just saying the law is unequivocal. It *must* be deliberate. (Other Football) - yarmyyarmy, Jan 25, 20:35:25
      - Dowd has clearly never played football properly (n/m) (Other Football) - duke of york, Jan 25, 20:38:06

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