Referees/Officials 2017/18 performances

[Don Karleone]

Of that I have not the slightest doubt. We could put together a ten hour televisual programme of infringements that have all the hallmark of similarity, but the similarity stops when it comes to sanction!

Too true

 

[stirlingblue]

Not been through the last few pages so apologies if already posted - I couldn’t believe that Atkinson’s inept performance last Saturday has been rewarded with an F.A Cup semi final appointment (Chelsea/ Southampton) whilst the Alti fan has got Spuds v Manure

FFS they managed that well then when PEG moans about Spurs home advantage and all that shit. Alty (RAG) fan will take care of things fore sure. That's the rags in the final then!

 

[Bentheblue]

Unbelievable how a Manc is allowed to ref games involving us and the rags. Surprising that other clubs do not complain or at least those playing the rags especially he is from a rag supporting family. If I was a Spuds fan I would not be too happy.

 

[Ohrodneyrodney]

Forgot about the Kompany one. As you say though, not sure they changed the game.

Rashford also celebrated with the crowd and didn't get booked. We are reffed differently.

Absolutely we are !

 

[Bluekiwi]

FFS they managed that well then when PEG moans about Spurs home advantage and all that shit. Alty (RAG) fan will take care of things fore sure. That's the rags in the final then!

So that's the rags v Southampton in the final as Atkinson will not let Chelsea get to the final thus making it easier for the rags.

 

[Bluekiwi]

One of our "favourie" English referees is not very popular in Italy either ..................................

Juventus’ Gianluigi Buffon slams Michael Oliver

"Clearly you cannot have a heart in your chest, but a garbage bin. On top of that, if you don't have the character to walk on a pitch like this in a stadium like this, you can sit in the stands with your wife, your kids, drinking your Sprite and eating crisps.

"You cannot ruin the dreams of a team. I could've told the referee anything at that moment, but he had to understand the degree of the disaster he was creating. If you can't handle the pressure and have the courage to make a decision, then you should just sit in the stands and eat your crisps."

 

[taleofbluehalves]

Only saw highlights of the Madrid Juve game. Presume there must have been a serious injury game giving 8 mins injury time?

 

[moon]

Only saw highlights of the Madrid Juve game. Presume there must have been a serious injury game giving 8 mins injury time?

Only 3 minutes given I think

5 minutes while the pen was sorted

 

[Eds]

Only saw highlights of the Madrid Juve game. Presume there must have been a serious injury game giving 8 mins injury time?

Three minutes signalled and the one was awarded with 35 seconds left. Took over four minutes to send off Buffon, get a sub on, calm everyone down etc. Despite only 35 seconds left Oliver then he played over a minute after the penalty had been scored and the game restarted

 

[Blue Pete]

Can we all stop talking about decision going against us for the offside calls. It is or isn't offside, none of these were about interfering with play. The referee or linesman got it wrong, it's not debatable it isn't something to argue about it is just wrong. VAR would get this right.

The penalty decisions - Sterling in Liverpool first leg, Sergio in derby, Milner and Sterling in second leg are all decisions that went against us. I think 3 of them were wrong (along with a number of other decisions) but these can go for or against you. Offside is not for or against you it is right or wrong. (Except when it relates to not interfering with play which could be debatable)