December 26th 2024.
Unai Emery was left fuming after the recent match against Newcastle, as their behavior on the touchline was unacceptable. He did not hold back in calling for respect from Newcastle United assistant Jason Tindall, who was sent off during the game. Despite the altercation, Newcastle emerged victorious with a 3-0 win over Aston Villa, moving up to fifth place in the Premier League. Goals from Anthony Gordon, Alexander Isak, and Joelinton at St. James' Park secured their victory.
However, tensions ran high during the match as Villa was outraged when Jhon Duran was given a red card for an intentional stamp on Fabian Schar, according to referee Anthony Taylor. The situation escalated on the touchline as tempers flared and Tindall was seen making a shushing gesture towards a heated Emery. This eventually led to Tindall's dismissal during halftime, and even Victor Manas, an analyst for Villa, was sent off after getting caught up in the conflict.
When asked about the incident after the game, Emery stated that he was not aware of what had happened. But when Tindall's name was mentioned in a follow-up question, Emery simply replied with a demand for respect. The tension continued as Villa planned to appeal Duran's red card, with Emery speaking out against the decision. He felt that a three-match ban was too harsh and that the video footage clearly showed that Duran's foot was not in a clear position to warrant a red card.
Emery also shared his thoughts on the use of VAR in the game, stating that he is a supporter of the technology but it needs to be used correctly. He believed that in this case, the referee should have taken more time to make the right decision instead of rushing into giving the red card. Emery emphasized that the referees need to be intelligent and calm in their decision-making, especially in situations that can change the course of a game. He also expressed his disappointment in how the red card affected the game, saying that it "more or less killed" it and completely changed the outcome.
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