Kmcalpin Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 I know we have more serious matters on our minds just now but this is one trend which is getting worse and really gets to me. Its downright cheating. I'm not talking about stealing a few inches/centimetres but rather 10/15 metres at a time at throw ins and free kicks. I know some refs can be overly pernickety on occasion but thats usually an inconsistent one off during a game. What gets me is that match officials can stand close by and let the offenders get away with it. One of the worst examples took place last Friday at NDP. In the latter stages of the game, Michael McGovern was awarded a free kick a few metres upfield of the corner flag about a metre or so from the touch line. In full view of the linesman he took the kick about a metre from his penalty box. In other words he moved the ball about 10/12 metres infield. Despite those who were left of our support letting the nearby linesman know what they thought about it he was happy to let things go. Time to take a leaf out of rugby's book and go further. If any player tries this dodge - move the free kick/throw in 10 metres back and book the player. Rant over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainbus Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 I know we have more serious matters on our minds just now but this is one trend which is getting worse and really gets to me. Its downright cheating. I'm not talking about stealing a few inches/centimetres but rather 10/15 metres at a time at throw ins and free kicks. I know some refs can be overly pernickety on occasion but thats usually an inconsistent one off during a game. What gets me is that match officials can stand close by and let the offenders get away with it. One of the worst examples took place last Friday at NDP. In the latter stages of the game, Michael McGovern was awarded a free kick a few metres upfield of the corner flag about a metre or so from the touch line. In full view of the linesman he took the kick about a metre from his penalty box. In other words he moved the ball about 10/12 metres infield. Despite those who were left of our support letting the nearby linesman know what they thought about it he was happy to let things go. Time to take a leaf out of rugby's book and go further. If any player tries this dodge - move the free kick/throw in 10 metres back and book the player. Rant over. Dave, just post all the the things you don't like and we can just vote for Keith Lasley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_mfc Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 I seem to recall our captain indulging in this "cheating" in the final game of last season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superward Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 It winds me up as well. I do think we tend not to do it as much as the other teams. Although that is what I would say as a fan I suppose! We are just too nice and honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 A goalkeeper taking a free kick from the touch line or a yard outside his box is unlikely to change the outcome out where the free kick will land. Folk need to settle down a bit if that is what gets you upset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepper Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 If you watch Long when he kicks the ball from his hands he is repeatedly a good yard outside his box. It seems a strange risk to take given the extra distance he gains, not that it matters as the ball never goes anywhere near one of our players anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superward Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 It's more the throw in thing that winds me up. Most games it takes the crowd to shout before a ref or lino moves them back. We hardly ever steal yards at throw ins! Not a big thing but it does wind me up a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Bezzer! Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 I think it was Jim Goodwin (lets blame him anyway) that stole a few yards at a free kick, then picked it up and throw it forward 2 or 3 yards, then picked it up again and threw it forward 2 or 3 yards and then did it a third time! Probably took the free kick about 15 yards from where it should have been. Not saying these things should be taken from the exact spot but the pitch is only a 100 yards long. Come one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanwellfan Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 If you watch Long when he kicks the ball from his hands he is repeatedly a good yard outside his box. It seems a strange risk to take given the extra distance he gains, not that it matters as the ball never goes anywhere near one of our players anyway. Yes!!!! Someone needs to have a word with him. Only a matter of time before some over zealous linseman cals him for it. Our task is hard enough without giving away possesion in such a dangerous area. It's an easy fix to eliminate one risk from giving away advantage to our opponents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superward Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Yes!!!! Someone needs to have a word with him. Only a matter of time before some over zealous linseman cals him for it. Our task is hard enough without giving away possesion in such a dangerous area. It's an easy fix to eliminate one risk from giving away advantage to our opponents. Haven't noticed this but does he release it from his hands before leaving the box and ends up well outside it maybe? A lot of goalies do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepper Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 He likes to do that fancy dan side swipe half volley kick out where he tries (emphasis on tries) to cut across the ball. If you watch him closely the ball is still very much in his hand when his standing foot steps outside the box. I do agree it's just ignored by the assistant referees now but it is noticeable just how far he ends up outside his box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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