ScouseFox Posted 18 June 2012 Posted 18 June 2012 So, I'm watching the Spain game and Sergio Ramos has just flown in about two yards off the ground, studs showing, in the area literally a foot away from the extra official. The referee was 30 yards away and gave a corner. My question is, what is that extra official for? If he can't see that that is a foul, why is he there? What is he doing? I'm with Lawro on this. They're pointless and pathetic.
Finnegan Posted 18 June 2012 Author Posted 18 June 2012 So, I'm watching the Spain game and Sergio Ramos has just flown in about two yards off the ground, studs showing, in the area literally a foot away from the extra official. The referee was 30 yards away and gave a corner. My question is, what is that extra official for? If he can't see that that is a foul, why is he there? What is he doing? I'm with Lawro on this. They're pointless and pathetic. He didn't make the call because it was absolutely ****ing fabulous tackle from Ramos. Won the ball cleanly. Good, sensible refereeing. Ramos was nowhere near anyone's knees or legs, clipped his foot that's all. Never a leg breaker, people need to stop being terrified of studs and get the **** on with playing football. I'm not normally the sort of philistine that rants and raves about back in the day of caveman football, Chopper Harris et all. But that was just a good, strong tackle. Let's stop watering down the sport and enjoy the odd lunge, nobody's legs were at risk there.
Corky Posted 18 June 2012 Posted 18 June 2012 Well, I'm sure they helped give the Italy goal just now.
shen Posted 18 June 2012 Posted 18 June 2012 So, I'm watching the Spain game and Sergio Ramos has just flown in about two yards off the ground, studs showing, in the area literally a foot away from the extra official. The referee was 30 yards away and gave a corner. My question is, what is that extra official for? If he can't see that that is a foul, why is he there? What is he doing? I'm with Lawro on this. They're pointless and pathetic. He couldn't see Badstuber's tug on Bendtner yesterday either even though no-one else was near. Good call in the Italy-Ireland game though...
AyewJoking Posted 18 June 2012 Posted 18 June 2012 He couldn't see Badstuber's tug on Bendtner yesterday either even though no-one else was near. Good call in the Italy-Ireland game though...
MooseBreath Posted 18 June 2012 Posted 18 June 2012 I thought that pretty much was the case tbh? Then why dress them up as officials. Just call them line monkeys and no-one would care.
marko Posted 19 June 2012 Posted 19 June 2012 Well, well, well goal line official's had a shocker there. That's why they get criticised - not making key decisions when they should!!!
Daggers Posted 19 June 2012 Posted 19 June 2012 I should point out that my comment was about the imbecilic Uefa line morons and not Moosebloke who has started to grow on me.
MooseBreath Posted 19 June 2012 Posted 19 June 2012 I should point out that my comment was about the imbecilic Uefa line morons and not Moosebloke who has started to grow on me. <3 xoxox
Guest shearfox Posted 19 June 2012 Posted 19 June 2012 So what are goal line officials for, I still don't have a clue.
StanSP Posted 19 June 2012 Posted 19 June 2012 So what are goal line officials for, I still don't have a clue. It appears that they are just that - goal line officials. They officiate the goal line. Make sure the paint is still visible and make sure the line stays straight. It may seem, that after tonight and previous incidents, that's all they seem good at.
Guest shearfox Posted 19 June 2012 Posted 19 June 2012 It appears that they are just that - goal line officials. They officiate the goal line. Make sure the paint is still visible and make sure the line stays straight. It may seem, that after tonight and previous incidents, that's all they seem good at. certainly couldn't argue with the visibility and the fact the line stayed straight the whole match is rather impressive... fine job then...
The Year Of The Fox Posted 20 June 2012 Posted 20 June 2012 Bet Finnegan wishes they did actually contribute now. If you're all going Kiev clay your hands
Finnegan Posted 20 June 2012 Author Posted 20 June 2012 I wonder if anyone is going to keep banging on about Lampard's goal now?
Ford Super Sunday Posted 20 June 2012 Posted 20 June 2012 I wonder if anyone is going to keep banging on about Lampard's goal now? Well yes, the Lampard goal was a legitimate goal, as was last nights. Goal-line technology should absolutely have been in place to give that goal yesterday. While GLT is not in place there's every possibility that the events of last night replay against us against Italy, costing us a Semi-Final place. The whole 'well it went for England so they won't care anymore' myth being bounded about yet again by bitters.
VinceNoir Posted 20 June 2012 Posted 20 June 2012 Well yes, the Lampard goal was a legitimate goal, as was last nights. Goal-line technology should absolutely have been in place to give that goal yesterday. While GLT is not in place there's every possibility that the events of last night replay against us against Italy, costing us a Semi-Final place. The whole 'well it went for England so they won't care anymore' myth being bounded about yet again by bitters. Technically, it wasn't a legitimate goal as their striker was miles offside when the long ball was played, so the chance shouldn't even have occured. On the other hand, because the offside wasn't given, it was a legitimate goal as it clearly crossed the line. I don't even know what my opinion is. I just hope that situations like this don't lead to people talking bullshit such as "ooh it's written in the stars" like they did when Chelsea won the CL.
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