| And it rumbles on … on 08:09 - Sep 27 with 1401 views | Keno |
The guy actually almost then dismissed the case
Also the efl could counter claim that the abandonment was in part due to Blackburns own negligence in failing to maintain a proper drainage system for their own pitch |  |
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| And it rumbles on … on 08:37 - Sep 27 with 1182 views | Basuco |
It would probably be cheaper to resolve the known drainage problem at Ewood park than the cost of any legal action, and would prevent any further games being abandoned, with guaranteed success. Arguing that FA rules were not followed would be very difficult. |  | | |
| And it rumbles on … on 08:46 - Sep 27 with 1092 views | bluejacko |
It’s as if a game that has been abandoned has never been replayed before isn’t it?
As for Ipswich to have some class and forfeit the game through no fault of our own,the less said about that the better😡 |  | | |
| Clickbait on 08:47 - Sep 27 with 1090 views | Dyland |
“Personally, I think the EFL decision completely defies common sense. Play the last 10 minutes plus added time behind closed doors. Why overcomplicate it? Alternatively, there is a precedent for giving a goal away. I’m not sure about going a man down. But if Ipswich showed some class, there are surely ways around it without the need for anyone to get litigious.”
Another rent-a-gob who seems to know neither know the rules nor anything about the realities of playing football. |  |
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| And it rumbles on … on 08:52 - Sep 27 with 1027 views | norfsufblue |
All im going to say is if Blackburn could find a case then so could we if the alternative solutions deprived us of any points.... all i know is there is only 1 real winner....
The Lawyers! |  | | |
| And it rumbles on … on 08:55 - Sep 27 with 994 views | fabian_illness |
Imagine playing the last 10 mins plus stoppages and we score 4 or 5 goals and Blackburn get relegated on goal difference. |  | | |
| And it rumbles on … on 09:01 - Sep 27 with 930 views | DJR |
Seems to me that people are earning a living writing nonsense. |  | | |
| And it rumbles on … on 09:03 - Sep 27 with 922 views | Ftnfwest |
There been a number of abandoned games across the years that are always replayed. Some with 3 or 4 goal advantages wiped out and I’ve never heard anything close to this amount of moaning. Legal case is a laugh as they haven’t lost 3 points, the game hadn’t finished. |  | | |
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| And it rumbles on … on 09:12 - Sep 27 with 855 views | Ryorry |
| And it rumbles on … on 08:09 - Sep 27 by Keno |
The guy actually almost then dismissed the case
Also the efl could counter claim that the abandonment was in part due to Blackburns own negligence in failing to maintain a proper drainage system for their own pitch |
I agree - except that the abandonment wasn’t “in part” due to Blackburn’s negligence in failing to provide a pitch with a modern, effective drainage system - it was *entirely* due to that - something which all the supposedly ‘neutral’ journalists concerned about ‘fairness’ have conveniently chosen to not even think about.
If Blackburn want fairness, they should persuade their wealthy owners to invest in creating literally a level playing field that doesn’t require their own and visiting teams to play on a pitch swimming in water, with the increased risk of that causing injuries and/or abandonment. |  |
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| And it rumbles on … on 09:13 - Sep 27 with 847 views | norfsufblue |
| And it rumbles on … on 09:03 - Sep 27 by Ftnfwest |
There been a number of abandoned games across the years that are always replayed. Some with 3 or 4 goal advantages wiped out and I’ve never heard anything close to this amount of moaning. Legal case is a laugh as they haven’t lost 3 points, the game hadn’t finished. |
Absolutely... pre internet, everyone just sucks it up and gets on with it, with no one looking for engagement or clicks | | | |
| And it rumbles on … on 09:14 - Sep 27 with 838 views | DavoIPB |
I'm not sure what all the fuss is about this game. The EFL did exactly what they had to do, it was the only logical decision they could make. | | | |
| And it rumbles on … on 09:18 - Sep 27 with 810 views | blueprint |
| And it rumbles on … on 08:09 - Sep 27 by Keno |
The guy actually almost then dismissed the case
Also the efl could counter claim that the abandonment was in part due to Blackburns own negligence in failing to maintain a proper drainage system for their own pitch |
Even my wife who hails from Blackburn and was brought up as a Rovers fan thinks they’re being pathetic. |  | | |
| Clickbait on 09:18 - Sep 27 with 806 views | MrBeckinsale |
| Clickbait on 08:47 - Sep 27 by Dyland |
“Personally, I think the EFL decision completely defies common sense. Play the last 10 minutes plus added time behind closed doors. Why overcomplicate it? Alternatively, there is a precedent for giving a goal away. I’m not sure about going a man down. But if Ipswich showed some class, there are surely ways around it without the need for anyone to get litigious.”
Another rent-a-gob who seems to know neither know the rules nor anything about the realities of playing football. |
The problem with ‘playing the last 10 minutes’ would suggest that it was a sudden incident that caused the abandonment. At which point in the 79 minutes that were ‘played’ did it stop being a football match and more about trying to cope with the farcical conditions. The only reason there were only 10 minutes left was that it hadn’t been stopped much sooner when it should’ve been, so where is this supposed ‘fairness’ of just playing the last 10 minutes? | | | |
| badabing on 09:23 - Sep 27 with 772 views | Dyland |
| Clickbait on 09:18 - Sep 27 by MrBeckinsale |
The problem with ‘playing the last 10 minutes’ would suggest that it was a sudden incident that caused the abandonment. At which point in the 79 minutes that were ‘played’ did it stop being a football match and more about trying to cope with the farcical conditions. The only reason there were only 10 minutes left was that it hadn’t been stopped much sooner when it should’ve been, so where is this supposed ‘fairness’ of just playing the last 10 minutes? |
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| Clickbait on 09:23 - Sep 27 with 769 views | Guthrum |
| Clickbait on 09:18 - Sep 27 by MrBeckinsale |
The problem with ‘playing the last 10 minutes’ would suggest that it was a sudden incident that caused the abandonment. At which point in the 79 minutes that were ‘played’ did it stop being a football match and more about trying to cope with the farcical conditions. The only reason there were only 10 minutes left was that it hadn’t been stopped much sooner when it should’ve been, so where is this supposed ‘fairness’ of just playing the last 10 minutes? |
The extended equipment issues for the Ref (water got into his radio?) delayed the abandonment by at least five minutes, during which time there was no play. |  |
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| And it rumbles on … on 09:28 - Sep 27 with 745 views | bluejacko |
Can anyone actually think of a game that has been abandoned due to weather that one team or the other has shown ‘class’ and forfeited the game? | | | |
| And it rumbles on … on 09:35 - Sep 27 with 693 views | Ryorry |
| And it rumbles on … on 09:28 - Sep 27 by bluejacko |
Can anyone actually think of a game that has been abandoned due to weather that one team or the other has shown ‘class’ and forfeited the game? |
I doubt anyone’s ever before been stupid enough to even suggest such a thing, never mind for it to actually happen!*
*Edit - unless there’s a massive difference in the scoreline, with less than 5 minutes to play, incl injury time. [Post edited 27 Sep 9:45]
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| And it rumbles on … on 09:44 - Sep 27 with 610 views | Horsham |
It’s ridiculous.
Because of the conditions a proper game of football wasn’t possible so the game needs to be played again. It’s really not complicated.
Can’t help but think Blackburn being totally tinpot about this because they know they got lucky on the day with conditions making the match a lottery and they’ll likely lose the replay.
Honestly if the score was the other way round I’d be fine with a replay. Why? Because I’d be confident we go there and get a result. |  | | |
| And it rumbles on … on 09:48 - Sep 27 with 579 views | RegencyBlue |
Personally I cannot see what Blackburns argument can possibly be.
It was their responsibility to provide a playable surface which they failed to do. They have apparently had pitch drainage problems for a long time and have failed to address them or, if they have done anything, it hasn’t worked!
Is it seriously being suggested they are rewarded for that? |  | | |
| And it rumbles on … on 09:48 - Sep 27 with 575 views | Smoresy |
Where would Liverpool be this season if games paused on 80', and opponents were then invited to play out the final 10'+ with fresh legs & minds a month later? They'd have a lot fewer points I can tell ye, not least because half their games would still be incomplete.
Twice the number of goals must be scored between 76'-90' than between 1'-15', even parking stoppage time. Those arguing these time periods may fairly replace each other are dafties. | | | |
| And it rumbles on … on 09:58 - Sep 27 with 519 views | Guthrum |
| And it rumbles on … on 09:28 - Sep 27 by bluejacko |
Can anyone actually think of a game that has been abandoned due to weather that one team or the other has shown ‘class’ and forfeited the game? |
Not forfeited the match, but there was one occasion where an unopposed goal was allowed in the replay by the side which had previously been 1 - 0 down, the circumstances of abandonment being that one of the players collapsed with a heart attack at half time.
Somewhat different to having an unplayable pitch, which may have affected the scoreline even before the game was halted (e.g. our attacks for a potential equaliser literally bogging down). | |
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| And it rumbles on … on 10:00 - Sep 27 with 492 views | FrimleyBlue |
They'd be laughed at for even trying it
For one thing, the game is being replayed so they still have a chance of getting 3 points
If they lose that game, then that's their own fault
The efl havent actually taken away anything from them, they hadn't won anything, hadn't lost anything, all a bit pathetic really and really boring |  |
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| And it rumbles on … on 10:03 - Sep 27 with 468 views | mrfixit426 |
| And it rumbles on … on 10:00 - Sep 27 by FrimleyBlue |
They'd be laughed at for even trying it
For one thing, the game is being replayed so they still have a chance of getting 3 points
If they lose that game, then that's their own fault
The efl havent actually taken away anything from them, they hadn't won anything, hadn't lost anything, all a bit pathetic really and really boring |
It really is. |  | | |
| And it rumbles on … on 10:08 - Sep 27 with 436 views | Guthrum |
| And it rumbles on … on 09:48 - Sep 27 by RegencyBlue |
Personally I cannot see what Blackburns argument can possibly be.
It was their responsibility to provide a playable surface which they failed to do. They have apparently had pitch drainage problems for a long time and have failed to address them or, if they have done anything, it hasn’t worked!
Is it seriously being suggested they are rewarded for that? |
The chief thing seems to be Blackburn fans' assumption (also of several pundits) that they cannot possibly beat Ipswich in normal conditions. A replay is inherently unfair because they will automatically lose.
But it means that the advantage, handed to them by our mistakes, not their merit*, needs to be clung onto for all they're worth, as they fear it would never come their way again.
It's a strange and gloomy mindset - tho we have been there ourselves in not too distant times.
* Really they didn't look much like scoring, even after the red card, until the penalty. Nor again after it. | |
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| Clickbait on 10:45 - Sep 27 with 242 views | Swansea_Blue |
| Clickbait on 08:47 - Sep 27 by Dyland |
“Personally, I think the EFL decision completely defies common sense. Play the last 10 minutes plus added time behind closed doors. Why overcomplicate it? Alternatively, there is a precedent for giving a goal away. I’m not sure about going a man down. But if Ipswich showed some class, there are surely ways around it without the need for anyone to get litigious.”
Another rent-a-gob who seems to know neither know the rules nor anything about the realities of playing football. |
It’s nuts innit. It’s a good example of how using the phrase ‘common sense’ doesn’t mean your half baked idea is correct. |  |
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