as Lineker said on MOTD if Joelinton had picked up a booking today he would have picked up a suspension but been able to play in the final yet Pope picks up a suspension but can’t.
Red card suspensions must be served across all competitions.
Yellow card accumulation suspensions must be served in the competition they’re received.
This is to prevent incentivising players from deliberately getting themselves a fifth booking of the season in a league match to serve a one match ban in a meaningless early round cup tie.
I have a feeling this will be his last season at Newcastle. Reckon they will look for a new, younger keeper for next season, one who is a bit more in keeping with the current required traits of a keeper.
Nick Pope had a solid game and was Newcastle's best player. Isak is a baller and the goal he created against Everton last season was magic as he turned several defenders inside out. Yesterday the ball didn't stick for him and Newcastle looked like rookies in the Champion's League; which they are.
Pope’s big development is in his mental toughness . He’s has a couple of dodgy games lately and has lost his place in the England squad , but he bounces back well . Bar his distribution , I do think he’s the best of the English keepers - certainly the best at commanding his box.
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Probably the easiest red card the ref has ever given.
Yellow card accumulation suspensions must be served in the competition they’re received.
Now, where have I seen that before?!
Isak is a baller and the goal he created against Everton last season was magic as he turned several defenders inside out. Yesterday the ball didn't stick for him and Newcastle looked like rookies in the Champion's League; which they are.