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The Footie Thread

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ColchesterFC said:
Anyone else get the feeling that if they'd asked the ref to look at the first incident instead of the second he would have given that as a red card instead?
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You can virtually guarantee that whatever incident VAR asks the ref to review, the onfield ref will back them. Because, they only ask him to review it if they have a strong feeling he got his original decision wrong. So, if he sticks to his original decision, he is basically calling them wrong, despite having all the camera angles, speeds and time to review the incident.

So, in effect, it is really the VAR ref making many of the big decisions, not the infield one. In fact, it may be the infield ref is less likely to make a big decision, but instead use VAR as a safety net.
 
I don’t really know the criteria for a goal scoring opportunity now.
Seeing the red cards this week ,and the Non reds forearm smash was shocking.
The Jota one last week .
VAR and the refs are so inconsistent it’s really bad.

Bit harsh the score line on Villa .
 
Swango1980 said:
You can virtually guarantee that whatever incident VAR asks the ref to review, the onfield ref will back them. Because, they only ask him to review it if they have a strong feeling he got his original decision wrong. So, if he sticks to his original decision, he is basically calling them wrong, despite having all the camera angles, speeds and time to review the incident.

So, in effect, it is really the VAR ref making many of the big decisions, not the infield one. In fact, it may be the infield ref is less likely to make a big decision, but instead use VAR as a safety net.
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Spot on if the first one is given the second one dosnt happen.
They are supposed to look at serious foul play.
He got away with it because of the advantage law. But he should have gone back to that.
 
clubchamp98 said:
I don’t really know the criteria for a goal scoring opportunity now.
Seeing the red cards this week ,and the Non reds forearm smash was shocking.
The Jota one last week .
VAR and the refs are so inconsistent it’s really bad.

Bit harsh the score line on Villa .
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That was not a forearm smash, but it'll do 'til a real one comes along.
 
I too am confused as to what constitutes a clear goal scoring opportunity this season...has the rule changed or the wording somehow? Used to be the attacker was clean through on goal, in control of the ball, no other defenders covering and just the keeper to beat when they're fouled...
 
Pin-seeker said:
So Jeff Stelling is leaving Soccer Saturday at end of season.
Will be interesting to see who his replacement will be.
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Black, female, gay or any combination of the 3 to tick the required boxes. Ability is not a factor any more.
 
AmandaJR said:
I too am confused as to what constitutes a clear goal scoring opportunity this season...has the rule changed or the wording somehow? Used to be the attacker was clean through on goal, in control of the ball, no other defenders covering and just the keeper to beat when they're fouled...
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2 horror reffing displays back to back again today, just completely inconsistent. Thought Taylor was bad until I watched the later game!
 
Onwards and upwards

Tough game next week .. the players best be on top form.. may have won today but too many sloppy passes
 
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