| Henry Winter amongst others 08:19 - Sep 26 with 1417 views | Cheltenham_Blue |
Lost his sh1t over the replay.
Only fair way to play the last 11 mins - ignoring the fact that it’s never been done before
Inconsistency around the goal chalked off but Greaves red standing - read the rule book.
Sets a precedent for clubs being 0-1 down and then the lights going out to get a replay, presented with no acknowledgement that works the other way round too if a side is 1-0 up but under pressure, tiring and looking like they might not hold out
Moans about fans being out of pocket for the previous game in tickets and fuel, but presented with absolutely zero irony on expecting fans to turn up for 10-20 minutes of football. |  |
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| Henry Winter amongst others on 08:30 - Sep 26 with 1301 views | bsw72 |
Journalist being "controversial" to drive clicks . . . I find that hard to believe. |  | | |
| Henry Winter amongst others on 08:35 - Sep 26 with 1269 views | witchdoctor |
it’s all nonsense..I mean if you are going by that criteria and you want to replicate the situation then the dame …in this case 21…players should take to the field which due to injuries or suspension wouldn’t be possible…. |  | | |
| Henry Winter amongst others on 08:39 - Sep 26 with 1233 views | NedPlimpton |
I am surprised at some journalists reaction to this, but I suppose the fact it's only one or two coming out and talking about it suggests that most other journalists think this is the most sensible outcome
I guess nowadays journalism needs clicks and engagement to survive and the best way to do that is to clearly pick a side and watch the other get angry about it
Probably best to be ignored |  | | |
| Henry Winter amongst others on 08:41 - Sep 26 with 1205 views | Keno |
| Henry Winter amongst others on 08:39 - Sep 26 by NedPlimpton |
I am surprised at some journalists reaction to this, but I suppose the fact it's only one or two coming out and talking about it suggests that most other journalists think this is the most sensible outcome
I guess nowadays journalism needs clicks and engagement to survive and the best way to do that is to clearly pick a side and watch the other get angry about it
Probably best to be ignored |
I'm waiting for the bloke that writes for the guardian to come out and say something now |  |
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| Henry Winter amongst others on 08:45 - Sep 26 with 1175 views | tractorboy1978 |
I'm surprised to see so many saying this sets a precedent. The precedents had already been set which was why this game being replayed was a complete slam dunk decision. If Orient vs Lincoln was fully replayed after 84 mins with Orient 1-0 up then how could they come to a different decision on this one? |  | | |
| Henry Winter amongst others on 08:46 - Sep 26 with 1142 views | itfcjoe |
| Henry Winter amongst others on 08:45 - Sep 26 by tractorboy1978 |
I'm surprised to see so many saying this sets a precedent. The precedents had already been set which was why this game being replayed was a complete slam dunk decision. If Orient vs Lincoln was fully replayed after 84 mins with Orient 1-0 up then how could they come to a different decision on this one? |
Yep, this just continues the existing precedent |  |
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| Henry Winter amongst others on 08:50 - Sep 26 with 1097 views | ringwoodblue |
If they want to replicate the situation exactly at the point of abandonment, then they will have to rearrange the fixture when it’s raining heavily. It’s all ridiculous and totally unnecessary if Blackburn had a decent drainage system under their pitch. |  |
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| Henry Winter amongst others on 08:52 - Sep 26 with 1069 views | Bobbychase |
How could we fairly replay the original game with just the last 10 minutes? To make it "fair" you would have to replicate everything - all the players involved would have to somehow get to the same level of exhaustion they would normally be 80 minutes into a match. Oh except the subs that had been made, they would need to be slightly less exhausted.
Oh by the way, it would need to be the exact same teams and subs.
And you'd have to replicate the playing conditions as well. Somehow. Otherwise it's not a continuation of the same match, it's a completely different set of circumstances.
Nixon I can understand losing his mind as he often engages in clickbait but Henry Winter is disappointing. Always thought he was a sensible journalist. |  |
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| Henry Winter amongst others on 09:20 - Sep 26 with 813 views | Chris_ITFC |
He’s a journo, contrary in need of content.
He’d have probably written the exact opposite if the decision was different. |  |
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| Henry Winter amongst others on 10:07 - Sep 26 with 578 views | Basuco |
The EFL judgement is not about being fair it is about following the rules of the game, which the EFL board have. You would have expected a former chief football writer for the Times and a football journalist of many years, to know the rules of football, or at least check on them before writing about an incident. |  | | |
| Henry Winter amongst others on 10:14 - Sep 26 with 515 views | Bellevue_Blue |
I can't for the life of me understand why more people are not stating the simple fact that the reason this was called off is entirely down to the standard of their facilities. Blackburn Rovers are entirely to blame.
The EFL don't need to clarify the rules, teams in the Championship with all the money they now have, should have the required facilities to hold 90 minute football matches regardless of a weather event.
I've see journalists and fans say 'well we/they play next to a river'. Well then adjust your facilities accordingly to circumvent the problem. | | | |
| Henry Winter amongst others on 10:15 - Sep 26 with 488 views | mellowblue |
| Henry Winter amongst others on 08:30 - Sep 26 by bsw72 |
Journalist being "controversial" to drive clicks . . . I find that hard to believe. |
Henry is usually above that, old school journo. | | | |
| Henry Winter amongst others on 10:21 - Sep 26 with 441 views | Basuco |
| Henry Winter amongst others on 08:45 - Sep 26 by tractorboy1978 |
I'm surprised to see so many saying this sets a precedent. The precedents had already been set which was why this game being replayed was a complete slam dunk decision. If Orient vs Lincoln was fully replayed after 84 mins with Orient 1-0 up then how could they come to a different decision on this one? |
The precedent was set by FA rule 20 (E) (iii) and previous similar cases also following this FA rule. | | | |
| Precisely this on 10:38 - Sep 26 with 358 views | Dyland |
| Henry Winter amongst others on 08:39 - Sep 26 by NedPlimpton |
I am surprised at some journalists reaction to this, but I suppose the fact it's only one or two coming out and talking about it suggests that most other journalists think this is the most sensible outcome
I guess nowadays journalism needs clicks and engagement to survive and the best way to do that is to clearly pick a side and watch the other get angry about it
Probably best to be ignored |
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