Month: February 2019

Kevin Muscat says that the decision to award a penalty against Corey Brown for a handball inside the penalty box may set a precedent for any player who accidentally handles the ball inside the box. In a recent match between Melbourne Victory and Perth Glory, the latter were able to take the lead when Corey Brown accidentally touched the ball from a few metres away when Neil Kilkenny flicked in his direction. Worldwide, referees do not give penalties for such incidents since there is very little time for a player to react and take his hand out of the way.

However, referee Jarred Gillett decided to hand a penalty to the incident and even the VAR decision did not change matters. Perth Glory opened the scoring with this penalty and went on to win the game with a 2-1 score.Muscat was understandably upset after the match and he said that there was little Brown could have done for the incident. In such a situation, it is wrong for the referee to hand a penalty, which may serve as a precedence for future incidents of such nature. However, Perth Glory manager Tony Popovic did not tend to agree with Kevin Muscat and admitted that it was a penalty.

Kevin Muscat says that the decision to award a penalty against Corey Brown for a handball inside the penalty box may set a precedent for any player who accidentally handles the ball inside the box. In a recent match between Melbourne Victory and Perth Glory, the latter were able to take the lead when Corey Brown accidentally touched the ball from a few metres away when Neil Kilkenny flicked in his direction. Worldwide, referees do not give penalties for such incidents since there is very little time for a player to react and take his hand out of the way.

However, referee Jarred Gillett decided to hand a penalty to the incident and even the VAR decision did not change matters. Perth Glory opened the scoring with this penalty and went on to win the game with a 2-1 score.Muscat was understandably upset after the match and he said that there was little Brown could have done for the incident. In such a situation, it is wrong for the referee to hand a penalty, which may serve as a precedence for future incidents of such nature. However, Perth Glory manager Tony Popovic did not tend to agree with Kevin Muscat and admitted that it was a penalty.

“Melbourne Victory remain in the hunt for the league title but they have suffered a massive setback with Perth Glory opening up“ the lead with this result.“I just don’t think — and to be fair to Jarred I spoke to him after the game and I asked him about his decision making and his interpretation was that Corey moved his hand towards the ball.So therefore if that’s what he’s seen, that’s why he’s given it. Clearly Corey’s “only a metre away“ and I’ve watched the replay — Corey hasn’t moved his hand. Corey hasn’t moved his hand,” said Kevin Muscat.

Former Australia international Craig Moore believes Tom Rogic could pursue a fresh challenge away from Celtic in the forthcoming years despite committing to a new long-term contract with the club. Rogic’s initial deal was due to expire at the end of the previous campaign but the Hoops managed to find the breakthrough to extend his stay for another five seasons.

Despite this, Moore does not feel his compatriot would remain with the Scottish champions for an extended period and there could be a time where he does move on from the Glasgow giants, he said: “A lot of people didn’t believe Tom could come to Scotland and do well for Celtic. I was always convinced he would. I knew what was there and what he had to offer. He is very good in his area. He is good at creating opportunities, he is good at scoring goals, he is good at assisting.

Former Australia international Craig Moore believes Tom Rogic could pursue a fresh challenge away from Celtic in the forthcoming years despite committing to a new long-term contract with the club. Rogic’s initial deal was due to expire at the end of the previous campaign but the Hoops managed to find the breakthrough to extend his stay for another five seasons.

Despite this, Moore does not feel his compatriot would remain with the Scottish champions for an extended period and there could be a time where he does move on from the Glasgow giants, he said: “A lot of people didn’t believe Tom could come to Scotland and do well for Celtic. I was always convinced he would. I knew what was there and what he had to offer. He is very good in his area. He is good at creating opportunities, he is good at scoring goals, he is good at assisting.

“Moving on probably wasn’t right at the time. Tommy has signed for another five years and will continue to play well. From Celtic’s point of view, they have protected their asset until 2023. He may well go in that period of time. But they will get money for him if he does. There may come a time where he does move on.”

“Rogic had been linked with the likes of Southampton and even Arsenal over the past 12 months“ but Brendan Rodgers’ side managed to convince him to stay put with the assurance of regular gametime. Nonetheless, “the attacker may attract“ further interest during the forthcoming years, should he keep up with the performance levels.

Rogic recently featured for the Hoops during the 4-3 triumph over Aberdeen before the winter break and he has since linked up with Australian for Asian Cup duty. The Socceroos star sustained a broken bone in his hand during the 1-0 defeat to Jordan in the competition’s opener but he has still continued with good spirits. The 26-year-old bagged a dramatic injury-time winner against Syria during the final group stage game.