[Trigger]

Who the hell pays these people? What a couple of planks for calling offside at the end

[Westbars Spireite]

He shouldn't go near another game. Outrageous decision.

[Waller is my hero]

The officiating & decisions in some games this season have been beyond ridiculous! Surely when they see the replays of these decisions, they must want to bury their head in the sand & cringe in embarrassment.
I think they should make the ref have a post match interview! & take responsibility for their actions

This post has been edited by Waller is my hero: 17 January 2015 - 11:16 PM

[Westbars Spireite]

Sometimes there are mitigating circumstances for a variety of reasons. On this occasion there are none at all.

[Siberian Spireite]

Dema Reborn, on 17 January 2015 - 11:10 PM, said:

They do not have to get decisions right,no punishment for officials,they are wrapped in cotton wool,doesn't surprise me at all.....

Have you read Mark Halsey's book?

This post has been edited by Siberian Spireite: 18 January 2015 - 12:22 AM

[Mr Mercury]

Westbars Spireite, on 17 January 2015 - 11:35 PM, said:

Sometimes there are mitigating circumstances for a variety of reasons. On this occasion there are none at all.

Saw it for the first time on MotD2 last night..jesus, how on earth could he get offside from that move! It's beyond reason!

[JonB]

Mr Mercury, on 19 January 2015 - 10:28 AM, said:

Saw it for the first time on MotD2 last night..jesus, how on earth could he get offside from that move! It's beyond reason!

He seemed to get all caught up in the fact that the keeper was out of the picture so got excited about being able to look clever knowing the rule about it having to be two players etc...then forgot the rather fundamental issue about being in the attacking half of the field! At least it didnt have an impact on the game as such as it was basically the last kick of the game. The assistant and ref just all look a bit silly instead!

[Mr Mercury]

JonB, on 19 January 2015 - 10:34 AM, said:

He seemed to get all caught up in the fact that the keeper was out of the picture so got excited about being able to look clever knowing the rule about it having to be two players etc...then forgot the rather fundamental issue about being in the attacking half of the field! At least it didnt have an impact on the game as such as it was basically the last kick of the game. The assistant and ref just all look a bit silly instead!

Good explanation that. Regarding it not having an effect, look how close its going to be for the final 2 champions league places, I know it's unlikely to happen but imagine if Spurs lost out on a place due to one goal!

[JonB]

Mr Mercury, on 19 January 2015 - 10:37 AM, said:

Good explanation that. Regarding it not having an effect, look how close its going to be for the final 2 champions league places, I know it's unlikely to happen but imagine if Spurs lost out on a place due to one goal!

I would expect some pundit to trot out the line about "things evening themselves up over a season"...

[moondog]

Dema Reborn, on 17 January 2015 - 11:10 PM, said:

They do not have to get decisions right,no punishment for officials,they are wrapped in cotton wool,doesn't surprise me at all.....

Not correct got a mate who works with a premier league linesman, every single decision is scored right or wrong by independent analysts and they have to explsin every wrong decision, beibg demoted is a realistic threat for major or persistent cock ups

[JonB]

moondog, on 19 January 2015 - 10:47 AM, said:

Not correct got a mate who works with a premier league linesman, every single decision is scored right or wrong by independent analysts and they have to explsin every wrong decision, beibg demoted is a realistic threat for major or persistent cock ups

Yes they can get demoted...but why should the rest of us get lumped with those making mistakes higher up. I suspect a lot dont really see this as much of a punishment and would rather see suspensions or something more than just being sent to Plymouth or alike for a day.

[Phil V 72]

JonB, on 19 January 2015 - 10:34 AM, said:

He seemed to get all caught up in the fact that the keeper was out of the picture so got excited about being able to look clever knowing the rule about it having to be two players etc...then forgot the rather fundamental issue about being in the attacking half of the field! At least it didnt have an impact on the game as such as it was basically the last kick of the game. The assistant and ref just all look a bit silly instead!

That was my thought when I saw it, the keeper being upfield distracted the lino.

Still don't understand why the FA can't just let the officials come out and say something like this, human error sometimes happens

[moondog]

Dema Reborn, on 19 January 2015 - 10:55 AM, said:

Maybe they do but it it isn't widely seen all we see is a official dropped down to the lower leagues.....

with a loss of income so punitive, although I agree they should advertise it more in fact why not have a league table so everything is transparent

[TigerSpire]

Forget the lino... look where the ref is when the ball is played, no more than 10 foot away!

[KevoBMMD]

JonB, on 19 January 2015 - 10:34 AM, said:

He seemed to get all caught up in the fact that the keeper was out of the picture so got excited about being able to look clever knowing the rule about it having to be two players etc...then forgot the rather fundamental issue about being in the attacking half of the field! At least it didnt have an impact on the game as such as it was basically the last kick of the game. The assistant and ref just all look a bit silly instead!

Totally agree with what you said and this was possibly the Lino's reply but the main thing was he was in his own half and surely the Lino could see that as Vertonghan would not have been up with the Lino.

Plus the Impact would be on the Player or Team with any Goal Bonuses and also Goal difference as it is very close around Spurs position.

[Spireite82]

This is a perfect example of how the 4th official could help (especially with the help of an instant replay). I know the result didn't change but imagine if this decision had happened at 1:1 in the Champions League Final!

Without a replay, do the current laws of the game allowed the 4th official to radio the referee and inform him that he's made a ludicrous mistake?