October 20, 201311 yr Interesting decision made against the Cardiff keeper, I wonder if the FA will review the rule. It looked very uncertain to me, though it was rather unwise to let go of the ball when an opposition player is so near. First defeat for Kavanagh as manager for Carlisle. Now for a tough trip to MK Dons. The keeper was still in control of the ball though. It's an odd one. I don't think the goal should have stood personally.
October 20, 201311 yr The keeper was still in control of the ball though. It's an odd one. I don't think the goal should have stood personally. Judging by what has been said by various people if the goalkeeper bounces the ball then he is deemed still to be in control of it. In this case, the referee appears to have decided that he dropped the ball meaning that he was not in control of it. If so, replays clearly show that he made a mistake. Talking of mistakes, have you seen this... 02U9VvDfNqc
October 20, 201311 yr That one, while it should not have been given, just shows you how difficult the job is for a referee. On a first viewing you have no idea that it did not actually go in. Just stresses the need for goal line technology.
October 20, 201311 yr That one, while it should not have been given, just shows you how difficult the job is for a referee. On a first viewing you have no idea that it did not actually go in. Just stresses the need for goal line technology. It's strange because it shows how the brain can easily be confused. The ball clearly went wide of the post yet it ends up in the back of the net. Therefore, it's not surprising that the officials allowed the latter fact to override all the other evidence. Of course, the obvious conclusion is that the officials didn't inspect the net thoroughly enough. As for goal line technology (which I support), I hope it would have failed to signal a goal. The question is whether the referee would have been able to explain why it was not a goal.
October 20, 201311 yr The Chelsea one was odd - by the letter of the law it clearly shouldn't have been given and the referee got it wrong, but it's a weird law and I personally don't see the issue with nicking the ball when it's out of his grasp whether he's bounced or dropped it.
October 22, 201311 yr Author Premier League Goalscorers 01 Daniel Sturridge LIVERPOOL 7 02 Sergio Aguero MAN CITY 6 =03 Aaron Ramsey ARSENAL 5 =03 Loic Remy NEWCASTLE 5 =05 Christian Benteke ASTON VILLA 4 =05 Olivier Giroud ARSENAL 4 =05 Romelu Lukaku EVERTON 4 =05 Yaya Toure MAN CITY 4 =05 Oscar CHELSEA 4 =05 Robin van Persie MAN UNITED 4
October 22, 201311 yr Anybody seen the Ferguson autobiography? If it couldn't make me dislike the man anymore. The man is a walking contradiction. The complete lack of the story behind Rock of Gibraltar is the most concerning aspect.
October 23, 201311 yr I think Sean O'Driscoll could be on his way out if we don't beat Carlisle on Saturday. 21 league games without a win is pathetic really. :(
October 23, 201311 yr Holloway has apparently left Palace. Gee.. seems not sure what was expected of him, I'm sure most Palace fans expect to go right back down again.
October 23, 201311 yr Holloway has apparently left Palace. Gee.. seems not sure what was expected of him, I'm sure most Palace fans expect to go right back down again. Oh I'm not sure, some on their forums are delusional.
October 23, 201311 yr He's one of the most pathetically overrated managers going, and his scattergun approach in the transfer market is utterly woeful, it's basically throw enough shit at the wall and hope some of it sticks. They went up despite him last season, not because of him. His points record over the year would've put them 10th, Brighton won the semi for them by shitting in the changing room and Watford put in probably their most inept display of the season in the final. Anyway it seems it's actually a mutual consent departure that is actually mutual, they've accepted they're horrendously out of their depth in the Premier League and Holloway questioned himself after he couldn't motivate his players on Monday.
October 23, 201311 yr He's one of the most pathetically overrated managers going, and his scattergun approach in the transfer market is utterly woeful, it's basically throw enough shit at the wall and hope some of it sticks. They went up despite him last season, not because of him. His points record over the year would've put them 10th, Brighton won the semi for them by shitting in the changing room and Watford put in probably their most inept display of the season in the final. Anyway it seems it's actually a mutual consent departure that is actually mutual, they've accepted they're horrendously out of their depth in the Premier League and Holloway questioned himself after he couldn't motivate his players on Monday. That's it though, they were going to go down regardless. Just not good enough in any department. I can't see them attracting anyone half decent. Pulis/Curbishley seems the best bet for them. Holloway has his niche though, he's managed to take clubs up the Premier League from the Championship. I don't think he's a great manager, but clubs that want to reach the Premier League must surely look at him in great detail because of his record. I can't see him being out of work for too long.
October 23, 201311 yr Anybody seen the Ferguson autobiography? If it couldn't make me dislike the man anymore. The man is a walking contradiction. The complete lack of the story behind Rock of Gibraltar is the most concerning aspect. There's some good stuff about the Fregie book here, I like the stuff on Gerrard and Vidic. http://www.football365.com/mediawatch/8986...-In-The-Goolies I also like this piece on the inaccuracies of Redknapp's book too http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/espnfcunited/id/10204?cc=5739
October 23, 201311 yr That's it though, they were going to go down regardless. Just not good enough in any department. I can't see them attracting anyone half decent. Pulis/Curbishley seems the best bet for them. Holloway has his niche though, he's managed to take clubs up the Premier League from the Championship. I don't think he's a great manager, but clubs that want to reach the Premier League must surely look at him in great detail because of his record. I can't see him being out of work for too long. He's an alright manager but he's not really seemed his usual self for a while now, it was clear he was pissed off at Blackpool and was waiting to get out of there but he may have been better having a break. I'm sure they'll go down, they were always likely to but it's probably better they admit it now and at least give themselves a slight chance than wait until towards Christmas.
October 23, 201311 yr There's some good stuff about the Fregie book here, I like the stuff on Gerrard and Vidic. http://www.football365.com/mediawatch/8986...-In-The-Goolies I also like this piece on the inaccuracies of Redknapp's book too http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/espnfcunited/id/10204?cc=5739 Some of his quotes are laughable. I found the Gerrard stuff utterly stupid, especially since it's well documented he wanted to sign him. He says he was not obsessed with Liverpool, but a whole chapter dedicated to them! Criticises the appointment of Rodgers, but he appointed Moyes! The man is a walking hypocrite. I know it's all done to sell copies, but he really does contradict himself so many times in his book.
October 23, 201311 yr I'm not sure that Roy Keane, the man who walked out of the Ireland World Cup Squad and slagged of the manager, is the best person to accuse Ferguson of disloyalty.
October 23, 201311 yr I'm not sure that Roy Keane, the man who walked out of the Ireland World Cup Squad and slagged of the manager, is the best person to accuse Ferguson of disloyalty. They're both as bad as each other. Still Ferguson should not be slagging off key players that brought him so much success. Doing it so publicly is shameful too.
October 27, 201311 yr Hmm, good win at MK Dons followed by a defeat at home to Bristol City. Gillingham next. Once again, Cardiff provide a talking point.
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