Guest Posted 11 June 2007 Posted 11 June 2007 But I got the distinct impression that a flag was raised and that the Under 21's stopped. Seeing as TPH was behind two u-21 players when Scoweh played the ball, I would say onside. I think the shock of seeing such wonderful play left the u-21 defence static, and TPH free to run through. Then the u-21 side started to shout for offside, and the kid running the line, who was standing nearer the halfway line than he ought to be, timidly raised his hand.
Simi Posted 11 June 2007 Posted 11 June 2007 Seeing as TPH was behind two u-21 players when Scoweh played the ball, I would say onside. I think the shock of seeing such wonderful play left the u-21 defence static, and TPH free to run through. Then the u-21 side started to shout for offside, and the kid running the line, who was standing nearer the halfway line than he ought to be, timidly raised his hand. That's a fair point really. 4-2 or 4-3 ? It doesn't really matter. Great day out for everyone involved.
Fez of Mahrez Posted 11 June 2007 Posted 11 June 2007 I swear that kid had a Russian accent. Or Azeri, for Manwell's benefit.
lildave3 Posted 11 June 2007 Posted 11 June 2007 I swear that kid had a Russian accent.Or Azeri, for Manwell's benefit. He was wasted after 1 bottle
potter3 Posted 11 June 2007 Posted 11 June 2007 If you mean the 10 year old who was never up with play and just said offside everytime any defender put their arm up, then yeah - good point. He's 14-15 if you believe it
Wezleylowski Posted 11 June 2007 Posted 11 June 2007 No I meant the linesman Thats what i thought. The one who had a bud at the end and looked about 12-13
potter3 Posted 11 June 2007 Posted 11 June 2007 Thats what i thought. The one who had a bud at the end and looked about 12-13 Yeah and he was actually drunk, or tipsy anyway
Thracian Posted 11 June 2007 Posted 11 June 2007 Seeing as TPH was behind two u-21 players when Scoweh played the ball, I would say onside. I think the shock of seeing such wonderful play left the u-21 defence static, and TPH free to run through. Then the u-21 side started to shout for offside, and the kid running the line, who was standing nearer the halfway line than he ought to be, timidly raised his hand. I don't think the quality of the decision nor the timidity or otherwise of the linesman/boy/person comes into it. The decision was made, TPH says a free-kick was taken. Result 4-2. The fact that the Under 21 defence chose to take time out and appreciate the finish from a distance simply shows how sensible they were not to waste further energy on a hot day when a decision had been made or was, in their view, going to be made. Whether the appeals amounted to intimidation of the linesperson, perhaps as a result of Martin Allen's influence since he joined Leicester City, I don't know. It was much too far away for me to judge!. I know they stopped for a penalty earlier but, unfortunately for their seemingly cast-iron case, there was no-one to appeal to. Perhaps they were due some better luck!.
Fez of Mahrez Posted 11 June 2007 Posted 11 June 2007 I don't think the quality of the decision nor the timidity or otherwise of the linesman/boy/person comes into it. The decision was made, TPH says a free-kick was taken. Result 4-2.The fact that the Under 21 defence chose to take time out and appreciate the finish from a distance simply shows how sensible they were not to waste further energy on a hot day when a decision had been made or was, in their view, going to be made. Whether the appeals amounted to intimidation of the linesperson, perhaps as a result of Martin Allen's influence since he joined Leicester City, I don't know. It was much too far away for me to judge!. I know they stopped for a penalty earlier but, unfortunately for their seemingly cast-iron case, there was no-one to appeal to. Perhaps they were due some better luck!. How long ago now it seems you were going on and on about how many goals Elvis would have scored if the linesman had not wrongly flagged him offside.
The People's Hero Posted 11 June 2007 Posted 11 June 2007 Ah well. Just imagine if any of your lot could finish like that? Hehe!
Thracian Posted 11 June 2007 Posted 11 June 2007 How long ago now it seems you were going on and on about how many goals Elvis would have scored if the linesman had not wrongly flagged him offside. It would seem that life can be tough for Elvis and TPH! I have every sympathy for both of them.
Guest Posted 11 June 2007 Posted 11 June 2007 <stuff> It wasn't the Champions League final I couldn't believe how seriously it was being taken!
The People's Hero Posted 11 June 2007 Posted 11 June 2007 It would seem that life can be tough for Elvis and TPH! I have every sympathy for both of them. Only one of us is rich though. Why must life mock me so?
The People's Hero Posted 11 June 2007 Posted 11 June 2007 At least Elvis doesn't look like Kavana. Neither do I.
Maybes Posted 11 June 2007 Posted 11 June 2007 It wasn't the Champions League final I couldn't believe how seriously it was being taken! Basically as soon as I came off there was no one ordering the back line about.
Wils Posted 11 June 2007 Posted 11 June 2007 Glad to hear you all had a good day. I feel so left out.
The People's Hero Posted 11 June 2007 Posted 11 June 2007 Glad to hear you all had a good day. I feel so left out. You should've been there mate. We missed you.
Thracian Posted 11 June 2007 Posted 11 June 2007 Ah well.Just imagine if any of your lot could finish like that? Hehe! Ah but "my lot" were young, impetuous, and clearly up against much older, more experienced opposition whose solid virtually unchanging unit gave them a cohesion that couldn't be easy for the ever-changing Under 21's to match and counter. That they managed splendidly, and clocked up a respectable four goals in doing so, didn't so much indicate any failings but rather the extremely mature realisation that it was unwise to peak too soon bearing in mind that there may be other fixtures in the future.
davieG Posted 11 June 2007 Posted 11 June 2007 Linesboy? I must learn the offside rule! 100 times boy!
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