[essexspireman]

scroll down to near the bottom of the link below

http://www.bbc.co.uk...otball/32276736



I didn't realise Elleray disallowed Howard's goal for a foul on the rebound

[Mr Mercury]

essexspireman, on 18 April 2015 - 07:53 AM, said:

scroll down to near the bottom of the link below

http://www.bbc.co.uk...otball/32276736



I didn't realise Elleray disallowed Howard's goal for a foul on the rebound

He hasn't got a clue what he blew for lol!

[martatcross]

still no satisfactory explaination and no apology bet he hasnt been anywhere near Chesterfield since

[essexspireman]

Mr Mercury, on 18 April 2015 - 08:00 AM, said:

He hasn't got a clue what he blew for lol!

that's what I thought, but it's on the BBC so it must be true

[DIFH]

essexspireman, on 18 April 2015 - 07:53 AM, said:

scroll down to near the bottom of the link below

http://www.bbc.co.uk...otball/32276736



I didn't realise Elleray disallowed Howard's goal for a foul on the rebound

Thats bowlux, Ellery is pointing to the floor way before the ball hits the bar.

[clarevoyant.]

He disallowed it because he had a vision of what the old farts at the FA would do to his career if he allowed little CFC to get to their perceived "worlds greatest tournament final" and to gain another "browny point" on the "give me a cushy job on retirement ladder" he got them back into the game with a f'in penalty.

Well that's my theory anyway

[martatcross]

clarevoyant., on 18 April 2015 - 08:19 AM, said:

He disallowed it because he had a vision of what the old farts at the FA would do to his career if he allowed little CFC to get to their perceived "worlds greatest tournament final" and to gain another "browny point" on the "give me a cushy job on retirement ladder" he got them back into the game with a f'in penalty.

Well that's my theory anyway

good enough for me mate

[ralspireite1866]

essexspireman, on 18 April 2015 - 07:53 AM, said:

scroll down to near the bottom of the link below

http://www.bbc.co.uk...otball/32276736



I didn't realise Elleray disallowed Howard's goal for a foul on the rebound

The only foul I remember was a Boro player trying to hitch a piggy-back on Bruno!!

[azul]

ralspireite1866, on 18 April 2015 - 08:32 AM, said:

The only foul I remember was a Boro player trying to hitch a piggy-back on Bruno!!

And even if Bruno was deemed to be the one committing the foul it was after the Howard's shot had crossed the line

[Tylerdurdencfc]

clarevoyant., on 18 April 2015 - 08:19 AM, said:

He disallowed it because he had a vision of what the old farts at the FA would do to his career if he allowed little CFC to get to their perceived "worlds greatest tournament final" and to gain another "browny point" on the "give me a cushy job on retirement ladder" he got them back into the game with a f'in penalty.

Well that's my theory anyway

You mean the foul that wasn't in the box being awarded as a penalty etc...

[Elmer Fudd's Thick Lip]

I cry every time I watch footage of THAT game.

It hurts like hell.

[valemadness]

Dave Wallers, on 18 April 2015 - 11:46 AM, said:

I cry every time I watch footage of THAT game.

It hurts like hell.

BBC 2 tomorrow morning (Sunday) 9am

[bifocart]

Mr Mercury, on 18 April 2015 - 08:00 AM, said:

He hasn't got a clue what he blew for lol!

Ellaray. I reckon the man has issues regarding authority. i remember him saying "watch the highlights and youll see why i blew." No-ones ever worked it out. He just lost it, it was a reflex action from a born attention seeker and control freak who has to remind you that he's in charge..
He was a headmaster wasnt he? Strange , strange man. I saw a doc about him where he got out his childhood football scrapbook...it was full of pictures of refs. Anybody but him reffing that game and we'd be in the history books.

[SpireiteFitzy]

He robbed a club and its fans of what would have been the biggest day in its entire history and he just shrugs it off without explanation. Still the fa got their final they wanted.

This post has been edited by SpireiteFitzy: 18 April 2015 - 03:34 PM

[plannerj]

essexspireman, on 18 April 2015 - 07:53 AM, said:

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http://www.bbc.co.uk...otball/32276736



I didn't realise Elleray disallowed Howard's goal for a foul on the rebound

Some years ago I was invited to a dinner at Welbeck College where Elleray was the guest speaker. He referred briefly to the disallowed goal and, without any explanation, indicated merely that he thought it might never be appropriate for him to show his face in Chesterfield. How right he was! We were able to participate in a fairly brief question and answer session. I invited him to reply to the deeply felt opinion held by Spireites that the "powers that be" had directed that he was to be careful to ensure that CFC would not appear at Wembley. He declined to respond to my impertinence.

[Mr Mercury]

"Powers that be" involved..that's just ridiculous..they had a player sent off for two bookable offences, the ball kicking away was particularly soft, and we ourselves got a penalty. Ellery and the linesman Made a hash of Howard's "goal", nothing more!

[whittman]

Tylerdurdencfc, on 18 April 2015 - 11:20 AM, said:

You mean the foul that wasn't in the box being awarded as a penalty etc...

Thats the one. See earlier post for explanation

And its on BBC2 again now

[plannerj]

Mr Mercury, on 19 April 2015 - 08:02 AM, said:

"Powers that be" involved..that's just ridiculous..they had a player sent off for two bookable offences, the ball kicking away was particularly soft, and we ourselves got a penalty. Ellery and the linesman Made a hash of Howard's "goal", nothing more!

Many Spireites held the "powers that be" opinion. As to Elleray and the linesman making a hash of the decision, you are wrong about the linesman who clearly thought it was a goal as he ran towards the half way line, only to retreat when it became obvious that Elleray hadn't given the goal. Don't just take my word for it, it's recorded for all to see. Are you suggesting that the 'Borough player should not have been sent off for two bookable offences and that the penalty decision was not justified? They are both entirely different issues!

[Mr Mercury]

plannerj, on 19 April 2015 - 08:17 AM, said:

Many Spireites held the "powers that be" opinion. As to Elleray and the linesman making a hash of the decision, you are wrong about the linesman who clearly thought it was a goal as he ran towards the half way line, only to retreat when it became obvious that Elleray hadn't given the goal. Don't just take my word for it, it's recorded for all to see. Are you suggesting that the 'Borough player should not have been sent off for two bookable offences and that the penalty decision was not justified? They are both entirely different issues!

The linesman was as much at fault, he should have stood his ground and waved Ellery over.
Sorry too much happened in the game to suggest any collusion .

[Wooden Spoon]

Doesn't Ernie look young in his shop