Ally McCoist and Alan Brazil argue live on air after controversy in Everton v Tottenham.

Live on air, Ally McCoist and Alan Brazil debated whether Jack Harrison’s initial goal for Everton versus Tottenham was legitimate or if Guglielmo Vicario committed a foul.

Brazil was adamant that standing on the goalkeeper’s toes to prevent him from reaching the ball was obstruction and hence a foul, criticizing the referees for failing to do their jobs.

McCoist, for his part, insisted that Dyche had been wise in targeting the Tottenham goalie and advised him to be stronger when claiming balls from set-pieces.

During a live interview on talkSPORT [7 February, 08:58], McCoist stated that Sean Dyche, a knowledgeable individual,

surrounded him. I believe it was Jack Harrison on him at the corners. Everton benefited from this.

“The first goal, which, if I’m Calvert-Lewin, I’ll take all day, but Vicario needs to be stronger. Sean Dyche identified the flaw, and they benefited from it.”

Brazil retaliated, insisting: “When you stand in front of the goalkeeper and prevent him from coming out, that is obstruction, and it is a free kick. It is obstructive. The numpties at the moment are getting everything wrong.”

McCoist then said, “He should have been stronger. Every five minutes, you turn over a fresh leaf with your goalkeepers.

Finally, Brazil concluded the conversation by simply declaring, “I just think it’s ridiculous what’s gone on there, I really do.”

McCoist is right, Dyche was smart

Claims of obstruction against the goalkeeper seem unlikely. If Jordan Pickford had been blocked by James Maddison, it would have been considered a brilliant move.

Realistically, there was never a foul against the goalkeeper. For far too long, they were shielded, with even the slightest touch considered a foul. Blocking is not a foul against attacking players in the box, then why is it called on the goalkeeper?

Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher stated on Sky Sports that it was not a foul on the keeper and that Harrison should have been firmer as he only stood in front of him.

Dyche deserves credit for the manner he positions his squad on set pieces. It wasn’t particularly pretty, nor were either of the goals, but it was effective and worked for Everton. It scores points, which is exactly what they need at this point.

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