I think you're making most of that up.The 6 second rule used to apply once the goalkeeper was deemed in control of the ball. This would include once he had the ball in his hands to take a goal kick. Now it officially only applies during open play and he has full control of the ball. However, under FIFA interpretations, the ref has been advised that the 6 second rule should only apply once the box is cleared of all outfield players. Also if he is on the ground this does not count until standing and all outfield players have left the box. Furthermore, if an attacking player is within 10 yards it is deemed he is stopping the keeper releasing the ball.
He only sent Carlton off because he was told to.
PR37,Fred,Slabhead should have walked too.
That would have lead to abandonment and a points deduction but "Alty" couldn't do that to his beloved raggies.
SSN would be calling it a national disaster and would use black in their background coverage all day.7 players is 'play on', I think, but I'm sure there would have been a convenient injury!
I dread to think what would have happened if they'd had anyone else sent off. Sky would have had a sudden broadcast failure.
Hmm - I remember the ref was outside the area so maybe 15 yards away, with his back to Bert, and got the ball in the back.I was at that game. It was 5-1 and from the mists of time I think Bert thought the fifth goal was offside and the ref wouldn't listen. I can still see the ref rubbing his arse. Gave him full barrel from about two yards.
I remember Bert running up behind him and deliberately kicking the ball from hand. The ref definitely rubbed his arse with both hands as he walked back to the halfway line. Anyone got a definitive version of this episode?Hmm - I remember the ref was outside the area so maybe 15 yards away, with his back to Bert, and got the ball in the back.
It's these 'inconsistencies' that are used to manipulate the game. Similar to the way some referee's will wave play on when we have zero advantage, or halt the game for a nothing-foul when we have a chance of a breakaway. Then there are the times the referee will allow the game to 'flow' when the opposition go in hard for a 50-50 challenge, but blow up and dish out a yellow the first time one of ours makes exactly the same kind of challenge.What gets me is all the keepers who come to City and waste time from the start and get away with it yet I think Eddie has been booked at least twice the first time he's done it.....
Eds, I haven't reffed for 5 years so haven't had new interpretations etc but I can assure you every year when they make amendments to the laws of the game you also get sent an attachment with interpretations. This is usually about 90 pages. You need to read these alongside the laws. I suggest you take the course and you might know this. However, I suspect you are quite happy to go along with whatever interpretation fits your narrative, a bit like TV punditsI have read some utter shite in my time but this just might take the award. From the laws of the game just point me to where it can be interpreted as you suggest:
An indirect free kick is awarded if a goalkeeper, inside their penalty area, commits any of the following offences:
A goalkeeper is considered to be in control of the ball with the hand(s) when:
- controls the ball with the hand/arm for more than six seconds before releasing it
- the ball is between the hands or between the hand and any surface (e.g. ground, own body) or by touching it with any part of the hands or arms except if the ball rebounds from the goalkeeper or the goalkeeper has made a save
- holding the ball in the outstretched open hand
- bouncing it on the ground or throwing it in the air