Having seen it on the telly I disagree.

The defender in the wall clearly jumped in the air for the purpose of blocking the ball. The ball hit him on the upper arm. Had he not jumped the ball would have gone over his shoulder. A clear example of arm to ball.

Posted By: Westfields1 on December 13th 2005 at 10:17:56

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Usually have no time for 'Arry. But what a shocking piece of reffing (Other Football) - Tricky Hawes, Dec 13, 09:11:23
- Having seen it on the telly I disagree. (Other Football) - Westfields1, Dec 13, 10:17:56
- I don't really get the big problem, yes the player couldn't get out of the way (Other Football) - pants, Dec 13, 09:16:11
  - Is that the rule? Have to say I'm a bit confused about this. (Other Football) - Tricky Hawes, Dec 13, 09:23:06
    - I thought at first it was harsh... (Other Football) - mr carra, Dec 13, 09:41:38
    - I don't really know how to defend it but (Other Football) - pants, Dec 13, 09:32:52
    - I thought hand to ball = foul, ball to hand = no foul. (n/m) (Other Football) - Steve in Holland, Dec 13, 09:24:38
  - I agree... (Other Football) - Delveg, Dec 13, 09:19:22
- I was watching it with Spurs fans... (Other Football) - Brom, Dec 13, 09:15:34
  - controversy surrounds Rennie once again, (Other Football) - NCFC4life, Dec 13, 09:32:33
    - he had a good game (n/m) (Other Football) - pants, Dec 13, 10:18:04
  - surprised even Spurs fans said that (Other Football) - Tricky Hawes, Dec 13, 09:21:18

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