Match of the Day panel were all in AGREEMENT over Controversial Newcastle goal vs Tottenham

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou could be the subject of a Football Association investigation following his explosive comments after his team’s 2-1 loss to Newcastle. The Spurs boss repeated “if all things were equal” six times in response to questions from Match of the Day commentator Mark Scott, who interviewed him post-match.

Postecoglou was visibly furious on the sidelines when referee Andy Madley didn’t award a handball against Newcastle’s Joelinton during the lead-up to Anthony Gordon’s leveller. Additionally, Newcastle’s Dan Burn wasn’t given a second yellow card for another handball incident.

Postecoglou later admitted he was “the angriest he has ever been” and launched into an extraordinary tirade while being questioned by Scott. When asked if his anger was directed at the officials or the absence of his full squad, Postecoglou repeatedly gave the same answer but declined to provide further details.
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While Premier League managers are permitted to comment on referees and their decisions, they risk FA sanctions if they imply bias or question an official’s integrity. It is understood that the FA has not yet initiated an investigation but is eager to understand what Postecoglou meant by his remarks.

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If the Australian manager admits that his comments were directed at the referee, he could face disciplinary action, including a potential fine or ban. However, if Postecoglou emphasises that his team was disadvantaged due to injuries, he might escape punishment, reports the Mirror.

The FA is expected to contact Postecoglou for his perspective on the matter and will decide in the upcoming days whether to launch an investigation or take any action. Postecoglou was visibly upset on the sidelines about Joelinton’s handball, but the FA clarified this rule during the summer.
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Despite Postecoglou receiving sympathy from television pundits after the loss, according to current laws, Madley made the correct decision. The law clearly states that if the goalscorer committed the handball, the goal should be disallowed.

However, if a player involved in the build-up committed the handball, it would not be considered offside as long as the arm was in a natural position and the handball was not intentional.