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Comment | Donacien: Ref Said McGuinness Put in Pompey's Controversial Winner
at 09:43:36
Dissboy: read what was written:
“...when armed with the knowledge, and be better able to recognise where things have actually gone wrong if they have!”
That is absolutely true in the context of my response to the previous contributor. I didn't say you need to learn law (the rules), but it does help. Sorry if you feel “insulted” about your misunderstanding.
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Comment | Donacien: Ref Said McGuinness Put in Pompey's Controversial Winner
at 08:52:18
B'sbag:
Impeding...my wrinkly fat fingers...same point though.
Understand the background to the decision making.
Europa:
They do at that level. Proven mistakes can and do have
big consequences for them, but we don't get to see that.
Isn't it good to have the game back and something to discuss
on these cold, lockdown nights? |
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Comment | Donacien: Ref Said McGuinness Put in Pompey's Controversial Winner
at 23:37:42
Arnie:
Terminology and definitions.
Serious foul play: a tackle or challenge that endangers the safety of an opponent or uses excessive force. Any player who lunges at an opponent in challenging for the ball from the front, from the side or from behind using one or both legs, with excessive force...etc” is a red card.
However, a reckless challenge is a yellow card.
You decide using the evidence seen.
I'd go high-end yellow.
Then look at the previous match, Dozzell r/c. Many thought should be y/c but it wasn't overturned on appeal.
Foul in the area? Seen them given, seen them not. Should we have VAR? Linneker's ‘poll' says 70% of viewers don't want it.
Offside goal? I think so from the tv image. Referee could not give offside on his own. Assistant might not see the final touch if his view partly obscured?
Another season without an FA cup run.
Concentrate on getting out of this league 🤞
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Comment | Donacien: Ref Said McGuinness Put in Pompey's Controversial Winner
at 22:00:00
Westy: that's because assistant referees no longer signal a penalty kick by means of a flag across the chest. It's a free kick/foul flag but then movement towards the goal line (or with the communications kit at the higher levels). And ‘obstruction' no longer exists. It's ‘impedence'. Update yourself with current laws and instructions by downloading the IFAB app or reading the laws online. You'll enjoy your football more by understanding the laws and how they are interpreted.
The County FA also run referee courses for those who have the ability and aptitude.
You'll have far less to complain about when armed with the knowledge, and be better able to recognise where things have actually gone wrong if they have! |
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Comment | Supporters Trust Hits Out at Season Ticket Prices
at 09:25:27
Renewal pack arrived yesterday.
Returned in Freepost envelope at the expense of Marcus, to
cancel my long-held season ticket.
Sad day for this 60+ ex-concession that will no longer subsidise
a clueless, cold business, with a big chunk of my pension. |
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Comment | Town Announce 2017/18 Season Ticket Prices
at 19:20:13
Regretfully and after more years than I care to remember, I can be added to the "not planning to renew my season ticket" list, unless something changes drastically. The football has for the most part been dull, and I don't feel I have been entertained nor received value for money.
After years of loyal support, at 60 I was expecting to receive the concession benefit. And maybe even a small discount would have been a nice gesture under the new pricing policy. But as for services supplied by banking,insurance Internet, tv and most utilities, there is no reward for loyal customers. However, at least with them I can negotiate terms or choose to switch and receive a better offer.
But I can't switch my allegiance to my home town team.
I won't be taken for a fool and hand over my hard earned cash to a business that has failed to deliver. I actually don't blame Mr. McCarthy or his staff. They have over achieved while having their hands tied behind their backs in terms of (genuinely available?) resources. Has he used players out of position? Has the formation suited the players at his disposal when fit? Has he been unfortunate with injuries? Has his communication with the supporters been fractious? We all have opinions about that: the joy of being a supporter is that sort of discussion.
The one aspect of the new pricing that I do like is the offer of a discount return should a certain number of season ticket sales be achieved. But the numerical target is unrealistic in my opinion and I don't rate the chances of anyone getting 5% back. I suggested something similar years ago, but a better calculation by the club would have been to set a target income level from advance ticket sales, lowered the overall price tariff, and stated that subject to achieving that income level, any excess over that total sum would be returned as a discount across the board. Better 20000 satisfied supporters at half price (also buying programmes, buying food and drink etc), than fewer than 10000.
I fear the club is about to go into financial free fall unless there is a quick rethink. If Government can reassess a central plank of the Budget after a few days, maybe the owner and his mouthpiece can wake up and smell the coffee, and do a U-turn.
But then, that squadron of flying pigs overhead indicates that's rather unlikely.
Whatever happens though, C.O.Y.B.
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