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Where's Rickoza ? This is his territory.

And three in a row champions heading across the border. I'm filling up here. From MFC official site : Manchester United’s status in world football is rooted in the achievements of Sir Matt in bringing domestic and European glory to the club and in doing so in the face of one of the greatest tragedies experienced by any club in the history of the game. “Sir Matt Busby will always be revered by this club and his memory will always be cherished by those millions who support Manchester United across the globe. Bellshill Matt, legend

Sums it up . Getting the big calls right is the basic standard, and those who were at the match, those who watched online, and the radio commentators are largely in agreement that the ref didn't do that.

Fair shout, no, I wasn't at the game, but feigning injury, diving, simulation or whatever you want to call it is a worldwide trait which could be said of every team in every game that is ever played now. You've seen the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Didier Drogba, Daniel Alves play, so it's hardly fair to single out Steaua for those kind of tricks when virtually every team on the planet does the same. Football is becoming a non-contact sport, and as new rules evolve which exacerbate this so it will become even more widespread. It isn't right and strictly speaking it's cheating, yes, but I doubt Steaua tonight were any worse than most sides you will see. Indeed, the Scottish commentary team didn't make much of it, they clearly pointed the finger at the referee. The gamesmanship of the Steaua players wouldn't have changed the result, whereas the referee's calls might have. In every game a player from both sides will go down too easily, but it's the frequency which causes us to call certain teams cheats. Then again, every time a player is deliberately fouled that's a form of cheating too, yet we accept that ? Vlad, you may have done a little too much celebrating, as in your rambling reply to Rickoza you didn't address his point that the tie could easily have been 3-3 by half time tonight if the ref had awarded two blatant penalties. Seems logical to me.

But for how much longer? Tackling is now a dirty word, then there's don't raise your feet etc.

Hold on, BB, it wasn't Steaua who cheated, it was the referee who made a couple of bad errors by not giving clear penalties. Even he wasn't cheating, just incompetent.

In theory referees are a neutral arbiters, but in real life it's easier said than done because it's far less risky to upset a small team than a big one. The clubs with money and power can make life very uncomfortable for officials due to the exposure they ( the clubs ) receive. So it's natural that officials will be cautious when the big boys are involved, and whilst I'm not suggesting at all they deliberately cheat, there must be a subconscious pressure despite all the talk of objective refereeing. That's why the Old Firm will always get the rub green in Scotland, same as Manchester United and Liverpool and England, Real Madrid and Barca in Spain. Referees are only human and it's inevitable big crowds and big stars will affect their judgement. There's much less to lose by giving a tight call against Motherwell, whose anger at a referee's performance will create few headlines in comparison to some other clubs.

We only used the radio commentary, and you can often be given a very different impression than you would have formed by watching it yourself, but the commentary team were constantly singing the praises of Sutton and Coke, and it sounded like Sutton terrified their defence tonight, so the big chap gets the nod.

Sutton pulled down in the box in the second minute.

And whilst the players were doing the kicking Gannon put the head in Jesus, hope you're ok, mate. Do you know whose the dog is ?

I thought the old guard would pick up on that when I read it . How did you get home so quick ?

Yeah, Boggy, come back with your thoughts on the next round and best of luck

Great roar from the crowd as the whistle blew, and they are right to be proud of that performance. A 6-1 aggregate is harsh, particuarly due to 'Well's excellent second leg display, and it could have been very different had those penalty decisions been called correctly. Absolutely no shame in losing to Steaua, and things look promising for the new season; a new manager with a new and young team that will improve. You can look forward with optimism.

4995 and a mention for Flow on Sportsound.

1-3. Shame, don't deserve that

Seems Jimmy G had one rant too many at the ref. Think the sending off came after another penalty appeal.

Ref rubs salt in the wound by sending Gannon to the stand

Yeah, a defeat would be a travesty. Played so well.

Steaua thunderbolt. 1-2

We're listening to Radio Scotland online and aren't bothering with the pictures. Is the ref wearing a Steaua strip ?

Shite. The ref noticed that one alright 1-1 penalty

Hey, 'Well have come flying out of the traps again. Keep this going.

'Well fans cheering a free kick decision like a goal

Shit. I was hoping it's a link

Sounds like the whole team is, mate. Really good stuff.