Figures 1-0 Football Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 WBA must be the most boring club to support in the PL, they don't even give any cup competitions a decent go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Since their promotion with us, West Brom have done really well at establishing themselves as the most also-ran-ish side that ever also-ran. 11th, 10th, 8th, 17th, 13th, 14th, now 8th. Yawnarrific. Went travelling with a lad who was a big Baggie, and he was adamant he wouldn't want to see them in Europe either, because it might threaten their Premier League status. Imagine that. Such a meh club. Was he called Derek Pardew? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Some lovely Garth in this http://www.football365.com/news/mediawatch-why-mourinho-will-sell-mata-again-this-summer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Some lovely Garth in this http://www.football365.com/news/mediawatch-why-mourinho-will-sell-mata-again-this-summer Some of the stuff in that article. The Metro describing Garth as an ex Man Utd star. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 I'm stopping in Wellington, NZ for a bit and happened upon Wellington Phoenix playing Beijing BG (aye, Tiote's new team,he wasn't there though) in a friendly tonight. (what a standard - Kiwi v second tier Chinese). Anyway, turned out they were using the game to trial video refereeing - proper video refereeing, and sure enough they used it to decide the only goal of the game. Phoenix () put a ball in the box and looked like one of their players probably got pushed, it'd have probably been a correct-but-soft pen, I wasn't paying much attention. It goes for a goal kick, keeper's ready to take it, but referee is fannying on with his ear, he then runs off the pitch, looks like he's crouching down at a laptop for a bit, meanwhile this non-clear cut push is playing over and over on the big screen. He runs back on the pitch then announces a pen, all the Beijing players pointing to the big screen going "It's not like!". Suffice to say, it was shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexumaster Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 I'm stopping in Wellington, NZ for a bit and happened upon Wellington Phoenix playing Beijing BG (aye, Tiote's new team,he wasn't there though) in a friendly tonight. (what a standard - Kiwi v second tier Chinese). Anyway, turned out they were using the game to trial video refereeing - proper video refereeing, and sure enough they used it to decide the only goal of the game. Phoenix () put a ball in the box and looked like one of their players probably got pushed, it'd have probably been a correct-but-soft pen, I wasn't paying much attention. It goes for a goal kick, keeper's ready to take it, but referee is fannying on with his ear, he then runs off the pitch, looks like he's crouching down at a laptop for a bit, meanwhile this non-clear cut push is playing over and over on the big screen. He runs back on the pitch then announces a pen, all the Beijing players pointing to the big screen going "It's not like!". Suffice to say, it was s***. It's probably going to have to be a vid-ref watching and talking to the main ref on the pitch in order for it to be quick and decisive. It'll always be open to "it was" / "nar it wasn't" type shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Christ - so many decisions are debateable and down to people's interpretation that video refereeing just wouldnt work. How often do pundits/supporters sit arguing after a match on whether or not contact was enough for the player to go down. Rather than investing in technology, they should invest in training more (and better quality) referees. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 I'm stopping in Wellington, NZ for a bit and happened upon Wellington Phoenix playing Beijing BG (aye, Tiote's new team,he wasn't there though) in a friendly tonight. (what a standard - Kiwi v second tier Chinese). Anyway, turned out they were using the game to trial video refereeing - proper video refereeing, and sure enough they used it to decide the only goal of the game. Phoenix () put a ball in the box and looked like one of their players probably got pushed, it'd have probably been a correct-but-soft pen, I wasn't paying much attention. It goes for a goal kick, keeper's ready to take it, but referee is fannying on with his ear, he then runs off the pitch, looks like he's crouching down at a laptop for a bit, meanwhile this non-clear cut push is playing over and over on the big screen. He runs back on the pitch then announces a pen, all the Beijing players pointing to the big screen going "It's not like!". Suffice to say, it was shit. Sounds like it very badly arranged, if it's organised correctly I can't see it being an issue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/89398431/video-referee-controversy-as-wellington-phoenix-beat-beijing-bg-in-friendly They cut a whole lot of waiting out of the video of it there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 First thing would be not to put it up on the big screen. I'd imagine we can make some kind of wrist attachment for the ref to see it without having to leave the pitch too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 First thing would be not to put it up on the big screen. I'd imagine we can make some kind of wrist attachment for the ref to see it without having to leave the pitch too. Google Glass has been proposed for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Some lovely Garth in this http://www.football365.com/news/mediawatch-why-mourinho-will-sell-mata-again-this-summer Some of the stuff in that article. The Metro describing Garth as an ex Man Utd star. He played about 5 times for them as I remember. Star is definitely pushing it somewhat [emoji1] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steggy Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dembacha Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 http://m.bbc.com/sport/football/38978373 Unethical hair in the UAE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 http://m.bbc.com/sport/football/38978373 Unethical hair in the UAE Actually in favour of that being implemented in Europe. Half these haircuts look pathetic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paullow Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Lee Clark leaving Kilmarnock for Bury today. Wonder where that leaves the 3 lads on loan from here, particularly Woodman as their number 1 McDonald is very popular there, highly rated and seemingly was just dropped due to a falling out with Clark. Would be a shame if Woodman dropped to the bench, and utterly pointless. May as well be back here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Strong rumours that Clattenburg is going to quit the Premier League Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Cannot really blame him if he's getting a fuck load of money like. Plus reffing in the MLS (if he goes) would be a pretty great job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Cannot really blame him if he's getting a fuck load of money like. Plus reffing in the MLS (if he goes) would be a pretty great job. Is that where he's going? Not China then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Just rumoured, MLS, China or a role in media I've seen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 I wouldn't worry if the prem refs fuck off, we have always got the championship refs to step up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Just rumoured, MLS, China or a role in media I've seen. I wouldn't worry if the prem refs fuck off, we have always got the championship refs to step up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Good riddance to the wanker. I know someone who was involved with the business that got clattenburg sacked for 6 months from the PL, not got nice things to say about him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Good riddance to the w*****. I know someone who was involved with the business that got clattenburg sacked for 6 months from the PL, not got nice things to say about him. Spill the beans then? I still think he's the best ref in the PL though it's obviously subjective such is the job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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