[Bald magician]

Lincs Spireite, on 13 May 2025 - 01:26 PM, said:

As fans bellyaching isn't going to change anything. Can we make a formal complaint preferably with the backing of the club to a relevant authority. So at least something can be done to implement rules for the improvement of the game.

Jesus that's a worrying thought. Bob's board having a direct influence on world football 😂

If we got to Wembley and boot went down in last 5 mins to protect a lead you'd All be loving it. I would !!!!

[60s 70s Spireite]

clarevoyant., on 13 May 2025 - 04:09 PM, said:

Did it go through those bodies to do the right thing as they did a couple of seasons ago. The refs body could sort it by giving a directive to play the proper time with the assessor actually assessing that it was done correctly, otherwise precious marks would be lost and they font want that.

Yes it did. If you recall it started with the 2022 FIFA World Cup, when the average time added was 11.61 minutes, that was an increase of over 4 minutes on the previous highest figure.

[gordon_brittas]

clarevoyant., on 13 May 2025 - 12:25 PM, said:

Correct. There was someone constantly throwing litter onto the pitch from the stand opposite us.

They also had 2 men sent off up here, remember a particular nasty shoulder barge on Gardner (that looked deliberate) and he ended up landing badly on the tarmac concourse outside the east stand. Absolute disgraceful performance from an opposition side I’ve ever had the sadness to witness.

[Lincs Spireite]

clarevoyant., on 13 May 2025 - 04:09 PM, said:

Did it go through those bodies to do the right thing as they did a couple of seasons ago. The refs body could sort it by giving a directive to play the proper time with the assessor actually assessing that it was done correctly, otherwise precious marks would be lost and they font want that.


Inadequate coaches, they introduced it.

If these inadequate coaches don't like or agree to these rules they are free to leave and find a more suitable job then.

[dim view]

Lincs Spireite, on 13 May 2025 - 01:26 PM, said:

As fans bellyaching isn't going to change anything.....

.....perhaps 'The referee's a bottler' in unison from all 4 sides might have an effect with the Assessors.

This post has been edited by dim view: 13 May 2025 - 06:40 PM

[SocraticCFC]

dim view, on 13 May 2025 - 06:39 PM, said:

.....perhaps 'The referee's a bottler' in unison from all 4 sides might have an effect with the Assessors.

Are referees woke and suffering from 'safetyism'?

This post has been edited by SocraticCFC: 13 May 2025 - 07:15 PM

[boot]

Lincs Spireite, on 13 May 2025 - 04:03 PM, said:

If players and fans supported by clubs made a concerted effort, then surely we can at least get then to consider improving the matchday experience for everyone's benefit. As far as I can see it's a win win for all concerned so why wouldn't they. Who would actually WANT to support cheating.

Is it just us ? Can somebody contact every supporters organisation and see if the frustration expressed on here is sufficiently strong and widespread for a concerted combined appeal to the powers that be to eradicate this cheating.
Sorry, it can't be me - too ancient , not got the resources or the energy.

[calvin plummers socks]

boot, on 13 May 2025 - 07:27 PM, said:

Is it just us ? Can somebody contact every supporters organisation and see if the frustration expressed on here is sufficiently strong and widespread for a concerted combined appeal to the powers that be to eradicate this cheating.
Sorry, it can't be me - too ancient , not got the resources or the energy.

Sounds like a job for Clarevoyant right there!

[Lincs Spireite]

boot, on 13 May 2025 - 07:27 PM, said:

Is it just us ? Can somebody contact every supporters organisation and see if the frustration expressed on here is sufficiently strong and widespread for a concerted combined appeal to the powers that be to eradicate this cheating.
Sorry, it can't be me - too ancient , not got the resources or the energy.

Good idea, 'cos it's ruining the enjoyment for many

[calvin plummers socks]

Lincs Spireite, on 13 May 2025 - 08:07 PM, said:

Good idea, 'cos it's ruining the enjoyment for many

Lots of things ruin the enjoyment of football:-

Half and half scarves
Escalators
Drums in the crowd
Adults in the crowd in replica shirts
VAR
Ian Wright

But what you gonna do?

[Westbars Spireite]

Escalators?

[hilly81]

calvin plummers socks, on 13 May 2025 - 08:51 PM, said:

Lots of things ruin the enjoyment of football:-

Half and half scarves
Escalators
Drums in the crowd
Adults in the crowd in replica shirts
VAR
Ian Wright

But what you gonna do?

Good list. Add;

Not celebrating against an old club
Guards of honour
8pm Kick offs
Mikel Arteta

[Bluekent]

hilly81, on 13 May 2025 - 08:55 PM, said:

Good list. Add;

Not celebrating against an old club
Guards of honour
8pm Kick offs
Mikel Arteta

Let’s add Bromley in for good measure.

[clarevoyant.]

Bluekent, on 13 May 2025 - 08:57 PM, said:

Let’s add Bromley in for good measure.

Lets also add, highly trained professional medics, letting their professional colleagues credibility down by apparently not knowing what leg to treat.

[calvin plummers socks]

Bluekent, on 13 May 2025 - 08:57 PM, said:

Let’s add Bromley in for good measure.

Nooooo

[Bald magician]

hilly81, on 13 May 2025 - 08:55 PM, said:

Good list. Add;

Not celebrating against an old club
Guards of honour
8pm Kick offs
Mikel Arteta

Fans moaning about time wasting when their own club does it

[boot]

clarevoyant., on 13 May 2025 - 09:07 PM, said:

Lets also add, highly trained professional medics, letting their professional colleagues credibility down by apparently not knowing what leg to treat.

And that affects the game and none of the others listed do - chalk and cheese , apples and oranges, physios and con-artists.

[60s 70s Spireite]

Watching the Stockport- Leyton Orient game. End to end stuff, Orient still leading, having to defend heroically at times- no sign of their keeper being ‘injured’ yet. If the score remains the same, will we see a keeper injury next half, or is it something that only occurs below League One?

[RN Blue]

60s 70s Spireite, on 14 May 2025 - 07:58 PM, said:

Watching the Stockport- Leyton Orient game. End to end stuff, Orient still leading, having to defend heroically at times- no sign of their keeper being ‘injured’ yet. If the score remains the same, will we see a keeper injury next half, or is it something that only occurs below League One?

Reckon if we score early and pick up a head of steam, their goalie and players will try everything to slow the game down and break up any momentum. Expect grave injuries to their keeper that miraculously disappear with a wave of the magic sponge.

[jack bauer]

i wonder if we can get Benno to start a new competition thread for us next season "guess the minute the opposition goalkeeper will have a sit down".