Figures 1-0 Football Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Apparently there has been a change this season whereby referees can now officiate at any match but not those involving a team they support. Previously, Clattenburg and Oliver could not referee Sunderland games because they supported us but they can now. That is stupid, if true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Spenymoor about to go in the 1st round draw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 He's already reffed one Man Utd games this season and nothing was said about it. Edit - Our referee against Bristol City was from Hartlepool (a small club that is close to Newcastle), nobody took issue with that one either. Hartlepool's nowhere near Newcastle In time taken, Hartlepool to Sunderland is just as far as Altrincham to Manchester. Hartlepool is also a relatively small club (like Altrincham) and Sunderland/Newcastle/Boro are the biggest teams near to Hartlepool. Therefore, by the logic of "he lives close to Manchester, so he has some sort of feelings towards Man Utd" - the ref from Hartlepool should have some feelings towards Sunderland and never have ref'd our match. I'm not saying it's right that he's been given this match, I just think it's ludicrous that people would go so over the top when his performances have never been bought into question when refereeing a Man Utd match and he has absolutely no feelings towards either club. The logic is more that with Altrincham FC being so small and the city of Manchester being so close (a lot closer than any other major footballing town/city) that it's likely there's heavy support for them in the area. He likely grew up with Man Utd supporting friends, went out in Manchester growing etc. Hartlepool has pretty much no connection to Newcastle or Sunderland. Middlesbrough - which is further away - has a bit though through it being the '2nd' derby. You're right in that it's hard to draw lines and I could be way off about people from Altrincham, they may be collectively apathetic about the Manchester sides. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Spenymoor about to go in the 1st round draw. Got FC Franchise. Decent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I reckon both non-league clubs will be happy there. Gateshead home to Newport if they see off Alfreton in the replay at home. Realistic chance of Round Two again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 He's already reffed one Man Utd games this season and nothing was said about it. Edit - Our referee against Bristol City was from Hartlepool (a small club that is close to Newcastle), nobody took issue with that one either. Hartlepool's nowhere near Newcastle In time taken, Hartlepool to Sunderland is just as far as Altrincham to Manchester. Hartlepool is also a relatively small club (like Altrincham) and Sunderland/Newcastle/Boro are the biggest teams near to Hartlepool. Therefore, by the logic of "he lives close to Manchester, so he has some sort of feelings towards Man Utd" - the ref from Hartlepool should have some feelings towards Sunderland and never have ref'd our match. I'm not saying it's right that he's been given this match, I just think it's ludicrous that people would go so over the top when his performances have never been bought into question when refereeing a Man Utd match and he has absolutely no feelings towards either club. It's also about the same distance to Liverpool, so it's moot imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 The FA Cup truly is brilliant, to be fair. The amount of money it brings to small part-time clubs is excellent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I love the early rounds like, usually lose interest unless a massive outsider reaches the final, like Wigan or Pompey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Hope Fellaini hoys a few elbows about tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 The new camera angle at Anfield is awful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 The new camera angle at Anfield is awful. Dreadful isn't it; too friggin high Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 The new camera angle at Anfield is awful. Looks like a video game. (I like it) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 "Milner's old enough to be Rashford's dad" He's only 12 years older like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 The new camera angle at Anfield is awful. Dreadful isn't it; too friggin high Just going to post that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 "Milner's old enough to be Rashford's dad" He's only 12 years older like They are in Liverpool, so it's not all that wrong Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 That showboat back heel flick by Valencia was so unnecessary but so good Fellaini and Herrera playing well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 That showboat back heel flick by Valencia was so unnecessary but so good Aye Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Spenymoor about to go in the 1st round draw. Got FC Franchise. Decent. Hopefully on the telly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Ref absolutely shit scared of Jose the cunt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUFCDoog Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Well this is as boring as expected. What an awful weekend for live football in the best league in the world. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 What a shite first half Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Mourinho written all over this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Boring as fuck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 What a shite first half A fascinating tactical battle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 RED MONDAY Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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