Referees/Officials

[Don Karleone]

Credit where it is due,one of the better ref performances this season.


Thought we were in for another shite day when Yaya got a yellow early on

 

[PannickAtTheDisco]

I thought the early booking for Toure was harsh.

But other than that, he had a good night did Swarbrick.

if it was 30 minutes everyone would agree yellow, so I don't see why it isn't 10 minutes in. Just isn't applied consistently particularly to our rivals.

 

[RandomJ]

Did well to spot the pull on Stones. I can think of certain refs who would have missed/ignored that and allowed the goal.

 

[kaz7]

He is normally clueless but he was ok

 

[hilts]

Did well to spot the pull on Stones. I can think of certain refs who would have missed/ignored that and allowed the goal.

I don't think he actually saw it tbh, I said to the mrs after it happened and they showed the slow motion from behind, the ref was looking out to the wing at the time, I think they said the same thing on sky at half time.

 

[deano ou812]

Go along with what others have said,the early toure booking I thought here we go,but he's by far been the best we have had in a while ..

 

[Machiavelli]

I don't think he actually saw it tbh, I said to the mrs after it happened and they showed the slow motion from behind, the ref was looking out to the wing at the time, I think they said the same thing on sky at half time.

Why did he chalk it off then? There was no flag from the linesman.

 

[prestonibbo_mcfc]

I don't think he actually saw it tbh, I said to the mrs after it happened and they showed the slow motion from behind, the ref was looking out to the wing at the time, I think they said the same thing on sky at half time.

I thought he was looking for an offside flag to bail him out of making the decision.
But when it never came, he had to.

 

[Prestwich_Blue]

I don't think he actually saw it tbh, I said to the mrs after it happened and they showed the slow motion from behind, the ref was looking out to the wing at the time, I think they said the same thing on sky at half time.

I believe they are trialling live video technology in some way. Swarbrick didn't see that. Taylor had his whistle to his lips and his hand in his pocket until someone presumably told him (wrongly) it was a 50/50. Mason quite obviously had someone talking in his ear all through the Burnley game. Mind you I've long suspected Mason hears voices so I could be wrong on that.

They've been secretly trying out non-live video technology for 2 seasons so I reckon they're secretly doing it live now.

 

[hilts]

Why did he chalk it off then? There was no flag from the linesman.

My guess would be the 4th official but I have no idea but he wasn't looking and too much time passed, it's happened before but I believe the 4th official isn't supposed to say anything. It was the right decision so all good.

 

[i kne albert davy]

Pretty sure the ref or the linesman nearest didn't see the pull on Stone's wonder if the linesman up the other end saw owt,he'd be looking that way.

 

[willipp]

My guess would be the 4th official but I have no idea but he wasn't looking and too much time passed, it's happened before but I believe the 4th official isn't supposed to say anything. It was the right decision so all good.

I think it has to have been the 4th official. Ref didn't see it and the liner gave the goal. That only leaves the 4th official. Didn't know that the 4th official could give live decisions though.

 

[hilts]

I believe they are trialling live video technology in some way. Swarbrick didn't see that. Taylor had his whistle to his lips and his hand in his pocket until someone presumably told him (wrongly) it was a 50/50. Mason quite obviously had someone talking in his ear all through the Burnley game. Mind you I've long suspected Mason hears voices so I could be wrong on that.

They've been secretly trying out non-live video technology for 2 seasons so I reckon they're secretly doing it live now.

I don't get what problem the ruling bodies have with extra help especially in cases like that, the ref has to follow the ball and the linesman has to see the ball and the defensive line, it should be about getting the decisions right.

 

[Tanzeylee]

Interesting analysis on the Bournemouth goal there.....

....quite clearly the on-pitch team are getting "help" on decisions

It's so fishy football these days

Nailed on the ref got help on that, glad he did tho but overall a good performance from the officials

 

[Machiavelli]

My guess would be the 4th official but I have no idea but he wasn't looking and too much time passed, it's happened before but I believe the 4th official isn't supposed to say anything. It was the right decision so all good.

Did the ref have an earpiece in tonight? I can't remember seeing one, could be wrong though.

 

[hilts]

I think it has to have been the 4th official. Ref didn't see it and the liner gave the goal. That only leaves the 4th official. Didn't know that the 4th official could give live decisions though.

He's not supposed to, I think there was a huge decision in the world cup(maybe Zidane?) where the 4th official gave the ref the nod

 

[hilts]

Did the ref have an earpiece in tonight? I can't remember seeing one, could be wrong though.

Standard that they all have them I think

 

[Blueknows]

Thought Swarbrick was excellent tonight

 

[willipp]

He's not supposed to, I think there was a huge decision in the world cup(maybe Zidane?) where the 4th official gave the ref the nod

At least the right decision was made, but it makes you wonder what influence the 4th officials are having.

 

[Machiavelli]

Standard that they all have them I think

I thought that myself mate. Luckily it was the right call anyway.