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| paulfootballfan | Sunday, 27. August 2017, 06:47 Post #26 |
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Sat 26th Aug Weymouth 1 v 1 Stratford Town Southern League Premier Division Ref-Lewis Sandoe (Christchurch) Assistants-Michael Ballard and Niall Clinton (both Poole) A nice sunny Bank Holiday Saturday for this match and as I arrived at the ground, I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside was being played. Not that many chances in the opening half hour with Weymouth having a free kick go over and a shot into the side netting whilst Stratford had a free kick straight at the Weymouth goalie, another shot straight at him and a header wide. Stratford took the lead after 30 minutes when a long range shot hit the post and came back and hit the goalies back and went into the net. Weymouth’s number 5 was booked for a late challenge and also lost his cool a bit when the decision went against him. Stratford’s number 2 was booked for a late high challenge. Just before half time Weymouth had a shot go over. Stratford’s number number 10 was booked for throwing the ball away after committing a foul which started some pushing between players before the number 10 went down injured and required treatment before being shown the card. The second half was fairly scrappy with the ball being given away or kicked straight out of play on numerous occasions. Stratford’s best chance of the half was when a squared ball was blazed over the bar from about 6 yards out. Stratford’s goalie had a tame shot to save which was Weymouth’s first on target. Weymouth’s number 11 was booked for a foul. Weymouth dominated the majority of the last 20 minutes as they looked for an equaliser with a shot just going wide and hitting the crossbar from a free kick. Stratford’s number 12 was booked for stopping the taking of a quick free kick and near the end Weymouth’s number 4 was booked for a foul. Surprisingly considering the subs, treatment to an injured player and general slowing things down by Stratford at most restarts throughout the half, only 3 additional minutes were signalled to be added on. In the final of those Weymouth equalised when a through ball for once found one of his own players who finished low into the net. There were some appeals to Mr Clinton by Stratford players that it was offside but being stood nearer the other end of the ground I could not tell. Stratford only had time to kick off before the final whistle went. All the foul decisions Mr Sandoe gave looked correct though thought some that looked like fouls in the first half were not given including a shirt pull on a Weymouth player as he was attacking which meant he lost control and committed a foul himself and a late challenge by a Stratford player. The bookings looked correct and liked the players to stay with him till the card was shown. Was close to play and had a good change of pace, movement seemed good and looked like he tried to get into good positions. Always tried to play advantages when he could. Maybe could have done more to stop encroachments at throw ins as some looked to be taken forward of where the ball had gone out. Thought he could have done more to stop the time wasting be the Stratford goalie who took an age to take goal kicks after they had taken the lead. The most he got were signals to get on with things. Stratford’s subs were also slow taking place and Mr Sandoe didn’t do anything to hurry these up. Was quick to stop play for a head injury but he didn’t always stay close to players as they were being treated. Could be heard giving verbal encouragement especially from high balls. Even though not in a good position to tell if Mr Clinton got the decision right for the Weymouth goal thought he made a good decision to keep his flag down earlier in the half when some appeals for offside but the Weymouth player looked on whilst Mr Ballard put his flag up for an offside when to me looked like the Stratford player may have been on. Both looked like they got the other decisions correct. |
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| Jim Carr Fan Club | Sunday, 27. August 2017, 14:21 Post #27 |
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Normally the presence of Huggy Hible would have encouraged JCFC to opt for Brighouse Town's away match, but the trip to Goole is not the easiest and the view there not good, so instead the choice was the shorter (and free!) trip across Bradford to Saturday 26th August 2017 NCEFL Premier Thackley 2 v 2 Liversedge Leo Howard (Selby); Akeel Ahmed, Joseph Phillips. The referee on this occasion was a new Level 3, albeit one known from appearances as an assistant to be some way removed from the category of bright young prospect. The officials were down on their brownie points over half an hour before kick-off, as JCFC made his way towards the stand. Note to officials: if one (or more) of your number is incapable of carrying on a conversation before the match without peppering it with foul language, then it would be wise to keep voices down and dressing room door shut - or ideally both. When they appeared, however, some ground was regained as the assistants were well-groomed, while Mr Howard had not a hair out of place - though precious few in place either. Dennyfield's semi-rural environs are always pleasant on a sunny afternoon, which was perhaps as well, as the offering on the pitch was rather dull. Liversedge seem to have signed all their players from beanpoles.com and towered over their opponents. They had a great early chance, but pushed the ball wide of the far post. They did slightly better on 20 minutes, finding the inside of the same post from a similar angle to take the lead. Thackley, meanwhile, were looking to play a passing game, without much success. On 25 minutes Mr Phillips flagged correctly for a shirt pull near the touchline just inside the Liversedge half. Mr Howard chose to come over and stand on the spot, with no obvious purpose. Thackley took the kick quickly, from three yards behind the spot, sending their winger free. Mr Howard was within his rights to call the play back, though many referees would not have done so, but the Thackley player was not impressed, with repeated cries of "Why?" The kick was eventually retaken, from the same point as before, just before Mr Howard, not for the first time in the match, whistled for the restart. In the absence of an Observer, play was allowed to continue. There was a very late challenge by the Liversedge number 11, but that apart little to stir the blood. On 36 minutes the ball bobbed around the Thackley area, a touch by a Liversedge player being acrobatically tipped over by the keeper. Thereafter we all dozed off again - including it seemed Mr Phillips, who at the half-time whistle ignored the fact that the match ball was just a few yards away, leaving an old fellow to march off and return it to Mr Howard. There were a couple of dodgy throw-in decisions in Thackley's favour in the opening minutes of the second half: JCFC would have given both to Liversedge, so Mr Phillips was probably correct. Thackley were through, but the keeper managed to get the shot to safety, but when the striker was again in with a chance on the hour, the defender did not close him down, the keeper covered the same half of the goal and the striker was able to play the ball comfortably into the other half for the equaliser. The home keeper was to get more exercise than his opposite number for the rest of the match. A perhaps debatable free-kick for the visitors on half way was lifted high and after a couple of touches Liversedge regained the lead on 80 minutes. Thackley came back, pushing a shot just too far across the goal, but eventually found their second equaliser in added time. Mr Howard had not been unduly tested, with little for JCFC to cavil at, but not much more to arouse great enthusiasm. His movement was good enough, though with little evidence of a reverse gear and he did look for advantages. His general demeanour was calm, and while he did not seem to be a great talker, there were never any problems with control, with decent triage. As Mr Howard had done nothing to frighten the horses, or cause paperwork for the secretaries, the assumption was that everyone would be happy and club marks high. At the final whistle, though, there were brief angry words from a Liversedge player and a protracted interview with the home manager. Mr Howard seemed to be in full "water off a duck's back" mode, and with Mr Ahmed offering the manager a couple of cuddles, they agreed to differ and parted on amicable terms, the manager ushering the officials into the changing rooms with a smile and a handshake. Edited by Jim Carr Fan Club, Sunday, 27. August 2017, 16:58.
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| Boz | Sunday, 27. August 2017, 21:39 Post #28 |
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Saturday 26th August 2017 National League Tranmere Rovers 2 Boreham Wood 2 Referee Paul Marsden AR Dale Baines Kristian Silcock 4O Michael Herzog Sunny afternoon in Birkenhead not matched by the mood of Rovers fans, disgruntled with main striker Andy Cook's demotion to the bench. Mr Marsden's first time in the middle at Prenton Park, though think he'd run the line a couple of times. The first half was fairly uneventful. Mr Marsden let the game flow, there weren't any major fouls that he by-passed. One or two strange decisions from the nearside AR, Mr Baines though. About five minutes into the second half things took a downturn. A Rovers effort in the penalty area, clearly kept out by a hand, but Mr Marsden, who was well-positioned and had a good view, failed to award the spot kick. Adding insult to injury, Wood, exploiting the lack of pace in the Tranmere defence were drawing a foul from McNulty inside the home penalty-box. This time Mr Marsden made the correct decision, a YC and converted penalty for the visitors. Borehamwood extended their lead a quarter of an hour later. There was then choreographed time-wasting from the visitors, which was noted by the referee. A string of 50/50 decisions tended to go the way of the away team, before Rovers got back in the game with a header from substitute Cook and a 90th minute leveller from Mangan. 6 minutes of added time reflecting earlier theatrics didn't bring a winner, though both sides went close. Mr Marsden's performance was generally reasonable, good fitness and communication with his colleagues, though relatively little with the players. Of the four YCs, only the one shown to Norburn for a mis-timed tackle in the centre of the park could be deemed harsh. Unfortunately, he will be remembered for the game-changing failure to award a clear penalty for Tranmere, which indirectly led to the Boreham Wood opener. |
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| paulfootballfan | Monday, 28. August 2017, 10:35 Post #29 |
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Sun 27th Aug West Ham United U23s 5 v 2 Swansea City U23s Premier League 2 Division 1 Ref-Carl Brook Assistants-Shaun Farrer and Gareth Viccars 4th-Abigail Marriott West Ham opened the scoring within the first 30 seconds when their 11 broke down the left and cut in to finish with Mr Brook playing an advantage. West Ham had another similar chance that was saved before Swansea had a header go wide. Swansea equalised after a shot was saved and their 10 scored the rebound. West Ham appealed for a penalty when a player went down after being tackled but Mr Brook waved play on. Both sides had half chances in the next 15 minutes. Swansea’s number 4 was booked after kicking the ball away after giving away a free kick. West Ham retook the lead when their 10 scored with a nice shot. West Ham had a goal disallowed for offside and this looked a correct decision from where I was sat by Mr Farrer and minutes later hit the post. West Ham scored their third right on the 45th minute with Mr Brook again playing an advantage. West Ham scored their 4th after 47 minutes when the Swansea keeper passed the ball straight to West Ham’s number 7 who lobbed the ball into the net from 40 yards. Swansea had a few half chances that did not really test the West Ham goalie. Then it was West Ham’s turn for half chances but not testing the Swansea goalkeeper. Swansea’s number 10 was booked for a late tackle just as Mr Brook was blowing for a free kick for a foul that had happened seconds earlier. West Ham scored their 5th after 77 minutes with a header from a cross after yet another advantage being played. Swansea got a goal back after 80 minutes with a low finish. West Ham had another penalty appeal in near the end when the ball was played past the goalkeeper who caught the West Ham attacker but he stayed on his feet and gathered the ball saving Mr Brook from having to make a decision. Swansea’s number 2 was booked for a late tackle just before the end of the match. My second sighting of Mr Brook this season having seen him last Saturday as well. Most decisions looked correct to me but think some shirt pulls were missed. He prefers to have chats with players after some fouls that on other days could be bookings. Close to play and has a good change of pace and I though had impressive backward movement throughout. Even though he played lots of advantages including for 3 of West Ham’s goals he didn’t allow advantages all the time when he could have. Good at making sure things are taken from the correct places and allowing no encroachment. Didn’t notice much time wasting though he did escort and hurry back players when they took too long celebrating goals. Not much verbal encouragement to be heard. Mr Viccars looked like he got his decisions right whilst Mr Farrer in front of me again looked like he got decisions correct and also helped Mr Brook’s by flagging for offences in front of him and also could be heard trying to stop encroachments but I thought he was maybe a bit behind play on occasions. Ms Marriott looked like she was in a lengthy conversation with the West Ham dugout in the first half which ended in smiles. Edited by paulfootballfan, Monday, 28. August 2017, 10:40.
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| paulfootballfan | Tuesday, 29. August 2017, 09:11 Post #30 |
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Mon 28th Aug Eastleigh 0 v 0 Aldershot Town National League Ref-Christopher O’Donnell Assistants-Oliver Jackson and Chris Felton 4th-Craig Green A hot and sunny Bank Holiday for this match. A few hard but Mr O’Donnell deemed fair challenges early on by Eastleigh players. Aldershot had a shot go over before Aldershot’s number 27 was booked for diving. Eastleigh had a header go wide. Being such a hot day there was a water break on the half hour. Aldershot’s number 15 lost control of the ball and jumped into the resulting 50/50 with his foot off the ground with Mr O’Donnell showing the red card. Some shirt pulling resulted in a free kick to Eastleigh but looked like they were both pulling each other’s shirts. Aldershot’s number 20 went forcefully into an aerial challenge and a free kick was given to Eastleigh with some pushing between players following. The Aldershot player was spoken to alongside his captain. Eastleigh finished the half with another header wide. Aldershot were awarded a free kick early in the second half which got a loud cheer from their fans. Not the best quality half with Aldershot having a chance go wide before Eastleigh’s number 7 was booked for a late tackle. The half wasn’t helped by a few lengthy stoppages for injuries including for the Aldershot number 2 who was carried off with a leg injury. Eastleigh’s number 27 was booked after committing a foul in an aerial challenge. Aldershot’s best chances came when they had a shot blocked by an Eastleigh defender. A minute later they hit the bottom of the post. Eastleigh had a cross go right across the Aldershot goal. Eastleigh’s number 11 was booked after committing a foul in another aerial challenge which resulted in the Aldershot player requiring lengthy treatment. Eastleigh had a shot go just wide before Aldershot won a few corners in the 8 minutes added on but decided to keep the ball in the corner. Eastleigh’s number 11 was having a lengthy chat with the officials at the end, The sending off looked correct to me and most decisions also looked right even though Aldershot thought they should have had some fouls in the first half. Was close to play and was right in the corner late in the game as Aldershot kept the ball there to see if any fouls. A good change of pace and fitness. Always tried to play advantages and left a bit of a gap between a foul and blowing to see if an advantage. Good at trying to stop encroachments. Dealt with slow play with signalling to get on with things. Could hear some verbal encouragement. Mr Jackson looked like he got his decisions right but not so sure about Mr Felton and his offside decisions as some looked on but given off and the other way around. One bad looking decision came as Eastleigh broke and a player on the far side was offside when the ball was played but the one in the middle who run through for the ball was onside but Mr Felton raised his flag. As one of the injury breaks happened before the free kick could be taken, Mr Felton was left with his arm up signalling the offside for a few minutes to the amusement of everyone. Mr Felton also seemed to wait before raising his flag for throw ins like he was almost waiting for Mr O’Donnell to signal first. Mr Green could be seen in conversation with the Aldershot bench about some of the decisions. |
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| Jim Carr Fan Club | Tuesday, 29. August 2017, 12:32 Post #31 |
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With a familiar, experienced official in the middle, it was no surprise to see the assistants heading off to make closer acquaintance with right backs at Monday 28th August 2017 Evo-Stik N Division 1N Brighouse Town 2 v 3 Tadcaster Albion Craig Buxton (Accrington): Christopher Thomson, Sohail Asghar. A Brighouse defender got an early sight of Mr Buxton's yellow card, for leading with his arm into a challenge on the touchline - the time, 40 seconds. Three minutes later, Mr Buxton allowed an advantage and the Brighouse number 10 had a tap-in to raise home supporters' spirits. A header from a corner two minutes later made it 2-0, but that was as good as it was to get. Play was uninspiring on an uneven-looking surface, with little constructive play. Injuries required a couple of early substitutions, while a certain amount of niggle began to creep in. Tadcaster received a yellow on 28 minutes for a barge, Mr Buxton's technique not making it easy to identify the recipient. A Tadcaster mistake five minutes later allowed Brighouse a further chance, but they lifted it onto the bar. Tad came close, but the home keeper's hand did enough to allow a defender to clear. Three minutes into added time the home number 8, suspended for the first three games of the season, picked up his usual yellow for an injudicious attempt at a tackle. The home manager engaged Mr Buxton in conversation as they left the field. In the early stages of the second half Brighouse proceeded to shoot themselves in the foot, putting themselves under pressure by conceding free-kicks. On 49 minutes, the home keeper looked to be fouled - though not badly impeded - as he came to clear. Like most people Mr Buxton followed the play, until attention was brought to a stramash in the home goalmouth. A Tadcaster harpy behind the goal repeatedly shouted that he hit him, expletives deleted. Mr Asghar was consulted at length and a yellow was shown. The home number 4 seemed to think with disbelief that it was shown to him, but it could have been to anyone in the vicinity - definitely either a home or an away player, though. It was immediately followed by a red, almost as if it had been a second yellow, and off trooped the home keeper. A Brighouse official who had been nearby confirmed that the keeper had struck an opponent in retaliation, so the card was correct. As the ball was in play and the first offence seen by the officials was by the keeper, a penalty was awarded. With no keeper on the bench, an outfield sub had to take over and could not save the kick. From there on, it was one-way traffic, Tad shooting over an empty goal two minutes later. Their number 8 received a yellow card for a foul on 68 minutes, the equaliser finally coming on 79 minutes after some desperate defence by Brighouse. A good move a minute later gave them the winner they deserved over the whole game, a fourth effort on 90 minutes being denied by Mr Asghar's offside flag. It had been an afternoon full of incident, but with not a great deal of quality football. Tadcaster deserved their win, but did not endear themselves with their constant chirruping - even a drop ball was the subject of prolonged complaints. While not necessarily agreeing with the stentorian Brighouse spectator's claim that "They're influencing you, ref!" it would have been good to see a greater effort on Mr Buxton's part to quell the dissent. It was not a particularly easy game to referee, with a number of debatable challenges in the air, and the decisions made did not always find favour in this quarter, nor, it seemed, with the home manager, who again sought speech with the referee at the final whistle. Mr Buxton may well look back at it as not one of his better afternoons: Brighouse Town must definitely feel the same about their performance. |
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| paulfootballfan | Sunday, 3. September 2017, 07:39 Post #32 |
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Sat 2nd Sep Hamworthy United 1 v 5 Thatcham Town FA Cup 1st Qualifying Round Ref-Sam Littlefair (Exeter) Assistants-Graeme Martin (Exeter) and James Gallagher (Wadebridge) A decent crowd in attendance on a pleasant afternoon for this match. Thatcham dominated possession in the early part of the match but their only chance was a blocked shot while Hamworthy had a chance cleared off the line with Mr Martin clearly signalling the ball had not crossed the line. Mr Littlefair had a word with Hamworthy’s 11 and Thatcham’s 7 after an altercation after a foul. Thatcham took the lead after 22 minutes when their number 9 scored. Thatcham had a shot well saved by the Hamworthy goalie shortly after. Thatcham’s 6 was booked after committing a foul from a corner they had. Hamworthy’s 3 was booked when he pulled a Thatcham player back as he tried to attack. Mr Littlefair spoke with Thatcham’s 11 and their captain regarding something as Hamworthy finished the first half applying some pressure but did not test the Thatcham goalie. An early foul by Hamworthy’s number 5 in the second half that he thought was a 50/50 challenge. Thatcham extended their lead after 50 minutes when their 7 scored. The goalie appealed for offside but Mr Martin looked correct to keep his flag down as a defender was back with him. A third followed on 55 minutes when Thatcham’s number 9 hit the post but scored the rebound. Hamworthy put their number 5 up front after this trying to get back into the game and he was spoken to after committing a foul in the back of a Thatcham player. Hamworthy created a few chances but didn’t really threaten the Thatcham goalie with a shot over and another shot easily saved but they maybe had a case for a penalty as it looked like the player was fouled as he shot. Thatcham scored a 4th after 70 minutes from their number 10. Hamworthy’s number 5 was booked after committing another foul with Mr Littlefair pointing as he booked him signalling a build up of offences. Hamworthy got a goal back after 85 minutes with Thatcham appealing for a handball in the build up but was not clear to me. Mr Littlefair had a word with Hamworthy’s 9 and Thatcham’s 5 after some pushing after a foul in the Thatcham penalty area. A few decisions near the end looked like they should be given one way but were given the other by Mr Littlefair with the ball looking like it came off a Thatcham player behind for a corner but a goal kick was given and then a Thatcham cross looking like it went right across the area and out for a throw but the throw was given to Thatcham. Thatcham scored a 5th in injury time when the ball was cut back and finished by their number 16. Mr Littlefair, who looks young with a beard, seemed to let a lot of niggly nudges go throughout the match but thought he didn’t give what looked like a few pushes. Most of his foul decisions looked right though. Close enough to play on most occasions but not the biggest change of pace so occasionally a bit behind if play broke quickly. Movement seemed good. Tried to play advantages and left a few seconds before giving free kicks apart from once in the first half when he could have let Thatcham continue after an offside against a Hamworthy player but blew for the free kick. Didn’t notice him doing much to stop encroachments when throw ins were being taken with some being taken in advance of where the ball had seemed to have gone out. Encouraged the players back after goals but with the slow Thatcham subs in the second half seemed content just to stop his watch and signal he had done that though did have a word with the 2nd one to get a move on. He had an audible voice but didn’t hear much verbal encouragement which might have been useful at times. Was very clear with which players he wanted to speak to after altercations and these didn’t get out of control. Could be heard asking if players wanted treatment whilst down injured. Mr Littlefair did not wear a county badge but both assistants did who both looked confident in making their decisions which I can’t fault. Mr Martin tried to stop encroachments when the throw was on his side and could also be seen explaining some decisions to the Thatcham management in the first half. |
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| Jim Carr Fan Club | Sunday, 3. September 2017, 13:07 Post #33 |
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It had been a rare football-less week. On Tuesday I had been within minutes of setting off for Chadderton v Silsden, when a fortuitous glance at the NWCFL website revealed that the match had been switched to out-of-range Atherton. Wednesday and Thursday were spent at Honley Cricket Club, watching Yorkshire U-19s thrash their Lancashire counterparts (sadly!) When standing last century with a young Neil Bainton at the then NAYC Cambridge festival, I thought how youthful he seemed, but one of this week's umpires must have been even younger. First policemen, then referees and now umpires looking young ... it must say something about my advancing years. An uphill trudge from the town centre to the 200 metre contour line led to Saturday 2nd September 2017 FA Cup 1st Round Qualifying Colne 0 v 1 Lancaster City Kristian Silcock (Huyton); Jamie Kirkwood, Dan Goldman The ascent was worthwhile, however, as the Pennine view on approaching the ground was excellent, spoilt only by the presence of Colne in the middle distance. Mr Silcock set his stall out early, with some precise decisions in the opening minutes, crisply given, and earned himself a largely trouble-free afternoon. On 5 minutes Mr Goldman attracted the wrath of Colne players by flagging for offside against an attacker who came back to rob a defender as he collected the ball. They claimed a new phase of play, but as it was immediate, the decision seemed just. Mr Silcock did a good job of explaining matters, notably to the obstreperous number 3. Lancaster took the lead with a low shot on 23 minutes, another such being turned for a corner just before the interval. Apart from a word with the Lancaster number 2 for a body check and a finger-wagging for the home number 5 for a foul, Mr Silcock had an easy half. Not so the inhabitants of the stand, which was overrun by a team of mascots from the U-8s or 9s, who could not decide where to sit. At Sunday School, when we sang "When mothers of Salem their children brought to Jesus" the stern disciples who tried to send them packing were portrayed as the villains. On this occasion they would have had JCFC's full support. Fortunately the youngsters did not reappear for the second half. Unfortunately they were replaced part way through the second half by a group of unruly middle-aged Lancaster yobs: where are the stern disciples when you need them? Playing down the slope, Lancaster continued to look dangerous, but without adding to their lead. A visiting forward was irate on the hour when he ran into a defender and was not rewarded with a free-kick. A minute later Mr Silcock was running near the play when he suddenly whistled, brandished a yellow cards at the Colne number 7, with the words "That's for you. Free kick that way." A verbal offence, presumably, while the Lancaster number 8 followed shortly after for a foul. An injury resulted in several minutes of added time, the final play seeing Lancaster fail to take advantage of an open goal. When the officials had emerged for their warm-up, the initial impression was that Mr Kirkwood was rather small, but it turned out instead that it was Mr Silcock who was tall, with the physique of a rugby player. Not quite tall enough for a lock forward, though we were spared any chants of "The referee's a flanker." As such his movement was not of the silkiest, but still decent, with a good reverse gear. He controlled the game well, always decisively on top of things and alert to proceedings. As the officials tried to shove JCFC's stand seat back from the field of play before the game, Mr Silcock, whose speech fortunately owes more to civilised Derbyshire than to Merseyside, stated that if he turned out to be rubbish, then he was somebody else. Happily, no such subterfuge is needed. The initial impression that Mr Goldman was very young persisted throughout. Umpires, assistants - what next? Anyway, a good job done by all three (immaculately badged!) officials. Edited by Jim Carr Fan Club, Sunday, 3. September 2017, 14:00.
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| AJB95 | Sunday, 3. September 2017, 16:12 Post #34 |
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I can confirm that Kris (Silcock) is from Derbyshire - from Matlock or somewhere around there. When I was going for promotion to level 6 he was one of the three people who observed me! |
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| paulfootballfan | Monday, 4. September 2017, 08:42 Post #35 |
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Sun 3rd Sep Littlehampton Town 2 v 2 Chipstead FA Cup 1st Qualifying Round Ref-Craig Robson Assistants-Peter Lowe and Declan Hellyer A strong wind was blowing across the pitch with a drizzly rain throughout. Chipstead took the lead after 27 minutes when a corner was finished at the far post. Littlehampton equalised just before half time when a free kick was headed in. Chipstead thought they should have had a free kick seconds before that free kick but Mr Robson looked correct in not giving that foul. Three Chipstead players were booked in the first half with their numbers 2 and 11 both being booked for pulling Littlehampton players back whilst their number 3 was booked for a late tackle. Littlehampton had 2 players booked. Their number 7 for a foul and their number 10 for running in after a challenge on one of his team’s players and getting involved when he had no reason to. Not much happened in the second half till Littlehampton scored their second after 64 minutes with a low finish. Chipstead’s number 4 was booked for a late challenge whilst Littlehampton’s number 10 committed a foul and was spoken to with his captain getting a final warning. Chipstead had chances including one that was well saved by Littlehampton’s goalie. Chipstead got an equaliser after 88 minutes when Mr Robson played a good advantage whilst Mr Lowe was flagging for a foul. Another foul by a Littlehampton player lead to a yellow then red card being shown but after consulting with Mr Lowe seems it was a case of mistaken identity and the Littlehampton player stayed on the pitch. Looked like a Chipstead player was booked too but I was stood in the far corner with rain covered glasses so unable to tell who was booked. Littlehampton’s number 10 had time to commit another foul with their number 8 kicking the ball away in injury time but Mr Robson let this go. I thought Mr Robson got most foul decisions right despite a few being contested by players. Perhaps a bit lenient with Littlehampton’s number 10 who on another day may have been sent off. Thought he was a bit distant from play on occasions as stayed back near the centre circle when the ball was in the corners away from the assistants. Didn’t notice a big change of pace and preferred walking forwards. Tried to play advantages on most occasions including a good one for the Chipstead equaliser. Didn’t seem to do much to stop encroachments at throw ins and didn’t do much to stop time wasting apart from stopping his watch. Didn’t stay with injured players or encourage players back after goals quickly. Did tell a player to get on with a throw in though. Didn’t hear too much verbal encouragement. Seemed to take a while to get the Chipstead physio on to deal with a head injury. A few altercations between players but Mr Robson did not let these get out of control. County badges worn by Mr Robson and Lowe but not by Mr Hellyer. Both assistants seemed to get their decisions right though thought Mr Hellyer was a bit behind play on occasions. |
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| Jim Carr Fan Club | Wednesday, 6. September 2017, 11:52 Post #36 |
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Tuesday 5th September 2017 FA Cup 1st Round Qualifying Replay Liversedge 0 v 4 Sunderland RCA Ryan Johnson (Manchester); Ricky Taylor, Aaron (pronounced Arran) McDonagh. It was a surprise to see Mr Johnson appointed to a match well below his pay-grade - possibly a return from injury? After his movement up the ladder, it is well over 4 years since he was last seen, and unless memory is playing tricks he appears fuller-featured and slightly less svelte than before. The first match had ended goalless, but the visitors took the lead after just 2 minutes. Mr Johnson was soon in the bad books of the home boss, whose protests at the reasonable award of a free-kick to Sunderland after a failed advantage were as loud as they were unedifying. Even poor Mr Taylor found himself in the firing line, though in no way involved. Amusingly, Liversedge were awarded an instant free-kick moments afterwards, when an advantage might have been preferred. Less was heard from him thereafter. Mr Johnson has an impressively loud voice, regularly heard shouting "No" at challenges, with the game consequently proceeding with few interruptions. One tackle on 25 minutes produced a sharp intake of breath in this spectator, but again play continued as the ball had been taken. For JCFC the manner of the challenge might have been considered reckless, a view shared by the recipient, who was hurt, but not badly enough to stop him remonstrating with Mr Johnson throughout his treatment. A subsequent collision saw him helped off and replaced. Liversedge produced some decent moves, but the visitors looked that bit sharper and more dangerous, hitting the post on 34 minutes. At one stage they had three attackers against one defender, the home keeper doing brilliantly to get a fingertip to turn the ball round the foot of the far post. The game was virtually settled on 54 minutes, the home keeper fumbling an attempted catch, the ball being scrambled home. A triple substitution by Liversedge was followed within a couple of minutes by an injury that left them with ten men for the rest of the match. The home keeper redeemed himself with some good work, but was unable to prevent two further goals in the last five minutes. Mr Johnson kept a low profile, limiting his interventions as much as possible and dealing with any debate on a quiet face to face basis, with just one caution for a foul. It was the work of a confident official, who knew how much rope he could give the players. In saying that he strolled through the game, it is meant metaphorically, though in the second half there was perhaps a whiff of the literal, with a vague feeling that his leg might be causing him a little concern. Let's hope that is not the case. JCFC, however, has a dodgy knee, so for once the walk home was replaced by a long wait in Cleckheaton bus station and a roundabout trip by way of Bradford. Edited by Jim Carr Fan Club, Wednesday, 6. September 2017, 11:53.
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| mutn3 | Thursday, 7. September 2017, 19:39 Post #37 |
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Rainworth v Paramore NCEL Premier 1-1 Att. 84 Tuesday Referee: Gareth Davis of Leicestershire Looking remarkably like the Gareth Davis of Derbyshire, the loping run, the shrug of the shoulders, and the " boy next door" haircut, this is Mr Davis' first year in the middle, having clearly blown away both clubs and Assessors at Supply. The biggest compliment I can pay is, other than a finicky dissent caution which looked a bit messy and possibly avoidable, is that Mr Davis wasn't found wanting. His fitness helped, though his bench side Assistant may, on occasions, have not so. One attacking free kick so given by a stern wave of the flag ought really to have been left to the referee. A bit of a pull it may have been ( or not) but I'm pretty sure Mr Davis would have been finding an attacking infringement had the kick been anything other than woeful. It wasn't a difficult game, but was well refereed, and if the handshakes were anything to go by, it wasn't just me that thought so. |
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| Jim Carr Fan Club | Saturday, 9. September 2017, 10:36 Post #38 |
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The best of all knock-out competitions, beating even the Scottish Junior Cup, began again with Episode 1 Friday 8th September 2017 FA Vase 1Sr Round Qualifying Paget Rangers. 3 v 0 Wolverhampton Casuals Daniel Stokes (Bromsgrove); Simon Gudger, Macaulay Pimley. Mr Stokes was fairly slightly built, with dark hair and a vaguely mean look, enhanced, if that is the right term, by the seemingly obligatory not-quite-a-beard. Of the two splendidly named assistants, AR1 looked a solid citizen, AR2 a happy soul, but as neither was wearing a dog-collar, it is impossible to say which was which. All three set off with county badges, though AR1's did not last the distance. Casuals made the brighter start, coming close in the second minute and playing some excellent long passes. One such led to a promising attack, the right winger eventually losing possession and fouling his opponent. AR1 was half-way to flagging, but like Mr Stokes saw the chance of an advantage, a decision justified by a rapid break needing a good save at the other end. A minute later there appeared to be a slight clip on a Wolverhampton attacker in the home area, but nobody got unduly excited and play continued. A minor tangle brought a word for a man from each side, before a long Wolverhampton effort was tipped over the bar. The fortunes of the match turned around on 19 minutes. A Paget attacker found himself somewhat fortuitously through on goal and was fouled in the box. The penalty was rightly awarded and as the right back was called over, there was much discussion among the fans as to the colour of the card. Among the statements heard were 1. It had to be red as he was the last man 2. You can't give a red card if you give a penalty 3. (Getting slightly warmer) They've changed it, so it can only be a yellow. 4. It's red if he's heading for goal yellow if he's heading away. On the pitch there seemed to be similar uncertainties as Mr Stokes was surrounded at length by Casuals players. The decision was in fact red, correctly, as the offence was a blatant shove in the back, with no attempt to play the ball. The complaints to Mr Stokes continued after the kick had been converted. A foul by the Paget number 7 drew a long word from Mr Stokes, with Casuals players attempting to force him into a card. The visitors continued to pose a threat, a shot being cleared off the line, but play was more even and the Casuals keeper had to make a good save on 35 minutes. A further talking point arose three minutes later. Mr Stokes first allowed a good advantage to Wolverhampton, who put in a shot, half saved, with an attacker about to tap in when he seemed to be taken down by a defender. It looked for all the world a penalty and another red card - a possible case for yellow could have been made, though it would not have been easy to explain to Wolverhampton. Instead Mr Stokes awarded a free-kick to the defender, to the surprise of even Paget supporters behind that goal. There must have been something (not an offside flag) to prompt it, as Mr Stokes was not lynched by Casuals players. He was however surrounded by an angry posse four minutes later, when he awarded Casuals a free-kick. There was an interesting moment on 44 minutes, as Mr Stokes stopped play for a head injury. He went to the player, waved for the physio then immediately signalled her to stop. Nothing daunted she kept coming all the way across the field, not to treat the man involved but to toss a can to her number 7, who proceeded to spray his leg and ankle with it as she jogged merrily on. Who leaves the field? Mr Stokes settled for briefly removing the player who did not require treatment. At the half-time whistle the stroppy Casuals number 5 made his feelings known, followed by his manager, who repeated the dose before the restart. The absence of the Casuals right back proved crucial in the second half, Paget adding a second early on. A third followed just after the hour when their striker found himself well clear and rounded the keeper with ease. A Paget player received a yellow for walking away with the ball to delay a free-kick, but the home side were well on top. Only some poor finishing and good goalkeeping prevented several more goals. It was not an easy evening for Mr Stokes, who was under a lot of pressure from the visitors. The first major decision was correct, but there remain doubts about the penalty not given. Things did not get out of control, but it was not a performance that hinted at greater things. The Casuals' boss seemed to take a less charitable view at the end. Edited by Jim Carr Fan Club, Saturday, 9. September 2017, 10:40.
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| paulfootballfan | Sunday, 10. September 2017, 07:47 Post #39 |
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Sat 9th Sep Moneyfields 5 v 1 Barton Rovers Southern League East Ref-Stephen Graham Assistants-Nicholas Whittington and George Kimber-Sweatman Moneyfield’s dominated the early part of the game with several shots saved. Barton had a few corners but this was the best they managed and didn’t test the Moneyfield’s goal. Moneyfield’s number 4 was spoken to after giving his opinion once too often early on about what he thought should be fouls. Moneyfield’s had a penalty appeal turned down when a player went down but from the other end of the pitch didn’t look a certain penalty. They did take the lead on the half hour when their number 9 scored. Moneyfield’s 10 was booked after committing a foul with Mr Graham pointing for a number of fouls as the reason for the booking though the only other one I can remember was in the opening minute. Moneyfield’s had a few other shots saved and their number 2 was booked for a late challenge. Barton equalised a bit surprisingly right on half time when their 9 scored. Moneyfield’s manager had a word with Mr Graham as they left the pitch at half time. Barton’s 6 was booked for a pull back early in the second half. Moneyfield’s had a goal disallowed for offside before they retook the lead a minute later in the 53rd minute when their 10 scored. Barton’s number 6 committed another foul after 62 minutes and was shown another yellow card but it took Mr Graham a few seconds to realise he had already booked him and it wasn’t until he checked his number showed him the red card. The Barton numbers 5 and 6 did look alike so maybe that was his excuse. The resulting free kick was headed in by the number 8 to make it 3-1. Barton’s number 10 was booked for kicking out after being correctly awarded a free kick. A defensive muck up on 75 minutes allowed Moneyfield’s to score their 4th with their 8 scoring his second and they scored their 5th after 79 minutes when their 9 got his second of the match. Moneyfield’s number 5 was booked for a foul late in the match but the last 10 minutes were a bit of a non-event and I cannot remember Barton having any chances in the second half. Thought Mr Graham either missed or didn’t signal clearly that he was playing advantages for some shirt pulls in the first half. Most other decisions looked correct and Mr Graham preferred words with players after some fouls instead of showing cards. Always tried to play advantages and left a bit of a lag before blowing his whistle to see if play could continue. Was close enough to play and movement seemed good. Allowed some encroachments with one free kick to Barton being taken from where the ball stopping rolling forward after an offence rather than the actual place it happened and allowed some encroachments at throw ins especially in defensive half’s. Didn’t do too much to hurry things along with not escorting players back after goals and allowing them to take their time and didn’t do much to hurry the slow Moneyfield’s subs in the second half even though he did have a word with the final one it didn’t hurry him up. Preferred to just signal he had stopped his watch. Heard some verbal encouragement and could be heard asking if players wanted treatment and explaining some decisions. Mr Kimber-Sweatman had a couple of offside decisions to make in both half’s but I was not in a good position to tell if he got them right. All the other decisions the assistants made looked right and confidently given. |
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| Jim Carr Fan Club | Sunday, 10. September 2017, 10:19 Post #40 |
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Members old enough to remember Flanders and Swann's Slow Train will understand why it was buses X6 and 27 that took me to Episode 2 FA Vase 1st Round Qualifying Kirby Muxloe 3 v 2 Anstey Nomads Jack Weeks (Loughborough); Kevin Allen, Joshua Reed. Kirby Muxloe station may have closed over half a century ago, but JCFC was able to encounter a Saddle Tank in the clubhouse. It was pleasant, too, to have a brief chat with John, who had given a lift from Potton a few weeks back. Referee Mr Weeks is a relatively inexperienced Level 4. His appearance suggested the adjectives tall and lithe, AR2 somewhat less so and AR1 not at all. It turned out that Mr Weeks had a slightly delicate-looking movement style when going forward, but an excellent reverse gear. He had a habit of putting his hands behind his back and keeping them there. In someone less gluteally challenged (one of his assistants perhaps) it might have led to thoughts that he had split his shorts. Kirby took the lead on 7 minutes and when they hit the inside of the post on 18 the defence failed to deal with the rebound and the lead was doubled. A very heavy shower dominated the second quarter. Anstey had a half chance towards the end of it, foiled by a combination of keeper and defender, while a 40 yard Kirby effort clipped the crossbar. Early in the second half the Anstey keeper handled outside his area, by misfortune rather than by design. Kirby took the kick quickly and netted, but play had been called back as Mr Weeks wanted a word with the keeper .. or did he want a word with the keeper as he had called the play back? This was a question that was to be posed again later. The home number 10 was guilty of minor dissent soon afterwards, the first noticeable example of the match, and Mr Weeks pounced on it with a lecture. On 54 minutes Anstey got a goal back out of nothing and it was game on. Kirby played some good through passes and it took the keeper's knees to rescue on the hour, the subsequent corner leading to a shot which again clipped the bar. Another well-timed pass and run led to Kirby Muxloe's third soon afterwards. The kick to restart was long delayed, the home side making a substitution and the visitors sneaking in a further one, unnoticed by the assistant, who headed off down to his position. He appeared to be alerted by the home managers but appeared uncertain until Mr Weeks told the substitute to leave and go through the proper process. A similar rigmarole followed on 70 minutes. The home number 9 went off after treatment, the referee waved him on as play restarted, AR2 reinforced the invitation, but the player remained on the touchline. At the next stoppage he asked permission to return, AR2 informing him that he had already been waved on, so he duly took his place on the field only to be sent back by Mr Weeks, who waved him back on immediately play restarted. Number 9 was of the opinion that he law is a nonsense and in such a situation one is tempted to agree. He lasted barely a minute before being replaced, for good this time. The Anstey number 2 was correctly cautioned for a wilful trip to stop a break. On 77 minutes AR1 flagged in favour of Anstey, Mr Weeks pulling rank in Kirby's favour, prompting a tirade from the Nomads' manager, who was very properly given a strong warning. The Anstey keeper was called into action again, before his side were awarded a penalty on 86 minutes. From a distance JCFC was not wholly convinced, but Mr Weeks was close to the action and the defender's reaction was one of disappointment rather than outrage. The resulting goal set up an exciting final few minutes, during which the home number 4 received a yellow card for a minor foul - would he have got away with a warning had he attended promptly when called over? There was a further yellow, for the home number 16, with the feeling that it was issued as cover for denying Anstey the chance to get on with their search for an equaliser. Overall it was a promising display from Mr Weeks. He is decisive and very precise in his indications and requirements - possibly even a shade too much so, but that is the right side to err at this stage. He was not greatly tested in the first half, but came through a more hectic late period with credit. There could be quibbles, but minor ones and his performance was good - as one might expect of a Yorkshire exile. The one downside was his demeanour, which displayed all the joie de vivre one might expect of an accountant! Edited by Jim Carr Fan Club, Sunday, 10. September 2017, 10:24.
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| Jim Carr Fan Club | Sunday, 10. September 2017, 20:13 Post #41 |
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There nearly wasn't an Episode 3 Sunday 10th September 2017 FA Vase 1st Round Qualifying Coventry United 3 v 1 Tipton Town Andrew Genders; James Dempsey, Charles Humphrys. Seeking directions, JCFC had consulted a club website which has apparently fallen into desuetude. Memorising the route, he set off on a 40 minute walk, arriving at the Sphinx ground at 13.50. Time was spent in the clubhouse (strictly J2O) and when heading into the ground at KO-35, it was clear that a girls match was in progress, Coventry United playing nowadays at the Rugby Ground. A walk back to the city was not filled with optimism, but a taxi was found there, arriving at the ground just in time. Mr Genders turned out to be a young man in his prime, with very smart fair hair. He has an impressive voice, though its content rarely penetrated the general chatter in the stand and the constant bellowing of the rebarbative home management duo. He proceeded to referee the game in exemplary manner, allowing physical contact within reason and not being too quick to stop play for knocks. His triage was first-rate and he gave players no grounds for complaint. It was an assured and serene display that continental writers would call sovereign. As for the match, that too was pretty good. Coventry dominated early on, the Tipton keeper being forced into a save on 6 minutes. Tipton gradually came back midway through the half. Twice in a minute the ball was played across the United area, with no attacker able to get a touch. Their managers had the grace to laugh. On 35 minutes the Tipton number 9 waltzed through the defence and passed to a colleague to his left, who put his shot wide. Number 9 soon got his reward when the keeper scuffed an attempted clearance and left him with ball and unguarded net. This time there was no mistake. The Tipton number 4 received the game's only yellow just before the break, for impeding an opponent with a tug. Coventry equalised on 51 minutes, again a somewhat comic affair as a floated ball was missed by everyone and ended in the net. Coventry were now in the ascendant, teeing up a great chance only to shoot wide, but making no mistake two minutes later in a similar situation. On 70 minutes there was a comedy of errors in the Coventry end, involving a miss by the keeper, a shot blocked by another attacker, the keeper half saving the rebound shot, much scrambling and blocking before a shot hit the side netting with the keeper still AWOL. The keeper redeemed himself to some extent by diving on the ball as it rolled goalwards. The home side's third came on 82 minutes and they finished the game on top. It says everything about Mr Genders's work that the only fault to be found was the usual pointless wait for a goal-kick to be taken at half-time! Not a difficult game to referee, but he ensured that that was the case. Edited by Jim Carr Fan Club, Monday, 11. September 2017, 08:29.
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| paulfootballfan | Sunday, 10. September 2017, 21:54 Post #42 |
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Sun 10th Sep Thamesmead Town 2 v 2 Sittingbourne Isthmian League Division 1 South Ref-Peter Cruise Assistants-Piotr Zachwieja and Arshid Hashemi Sittingbourne opened the scoring after 15 minutes with an overhead kick from their number 8. Sittingbourne created some more early chances with the number 8 looking dangerous. A few players were spoken to by Mr Cruise for fouls including Thamesmead’s numbers 4 and 11 and Sittingbourne’s numbers 3 and 11. Thamesmead’s number 4 was booked after committing a foul on the Sittingbourne goalie at a corner but Mr Cruise played an advantage as Sittingbourne quickly attacked with the ball going out for throw in at the other end. Mr Cruise run back to the goalie who was down injured and dealt with that before having a chat with Mr Zachwieja and running back up to the other end to book the player. Thamesmead equalised after 44 minutes with a nice curling effort from their number 7. Thamesmead were awarded a penalty in injury time when one of their players went down after being caught by the Sittingbourne goalie as he played the ball past him but from where I was stood it looked like the goalie had got a touch on the ball first. A host of Sittingbourne players argued the decision with Mr Cruise before he went and spoke to Mr Zachwieja who probably had a better view of the incident then Mr Cruise and was still stood on the touchline and not moved around for the penalty. After that conversation, he changed his mind about the penalty and gave a drop ball outside of the area. Sittingbourne had a low shot well saved early in the second half before Thamesmead took the lead when a cross was tapped in by their number 4 after 62 minutes. Thamesmead hit the post from a free kick. Sittingbourne’s number 12 was booked for a pull back before Thamesmead’s number 4 received his second yellow card of the afternoon after a late attack stopping challenge with the red card following. Sittingbourne got an equaliser in the 89th minute when their number 14 scored with a curling effort. Injury time was a bit end to end but neither team could find a winner. Mr Cruise seemed to get the main decisions right in the end but either missed or just let go what looked like some nudges and an elbow first challenge from aerial balls. Also one challenge in the second half looked a foul but Mr Cruise signalled the ball had been won with all the other foul decisions looking right. Always close enough to play with a good change of pace and good movement. Fitness seemed good as was still close to play in the latter stages when it was end to end. Good at playing advantages and trying to stop encroachments. Could be seen signalling to players to get on with things and had a word with the Thamesmead goalie to make him take a goal kick quicker. Didn’t hear much verbal encouragement but could be seen talking to players whilst on the move though he wasn’t always looking at play whilst doing this. Both assistants looked to get their decisions right with Mr Zachwieja assisting well in a few decisions. |
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| whistle_stop_tour | Sunday, 10. September 2017, 22:07 Post #43 |
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The officiating team must have changed for this game since the appointments were released JCFC, because on MOAS the officials are listed as; Referee: Genders, Andrew Assistant Referee: Dempsey, James Assistant Referee: Humphrys, Charles |
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| Jim Carr Fan Club | Monday, 11. September 2017, 04:31 Post #44 |
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Thanks for that. The excellent Mr Genders deserves due credit! I shall have to go back and amend my errors. The match programme might have had the correct details, but there were none left by the time I found the right ground. I note from a search on here that Mr Genders is another newcomer to Level 4. I hope that he will not remain there for long. Edited by Jim Carr Fan Club, Monday, 11. September 2017, 04:53.
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| Jim Carr Fan Club | Tuesday, 12. September 2017, 14:35 Post #45 |
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Monday 11th September 2017 Evo-Stik N Division 1N Brighouse Town 2 v 3 Droylsden Neil Howlett (Harrogate); Dan Goldman, Majid Ali. Travelling back from the Midlands, I had hoped to see the hitherto unknown David Holbrook in action, together with a better performance from Brighouse than the last time. Neither hope was to be realised, though the more familiar Mr Howlett was a welcome substitute. Depleted by a long injury list and a couple of suspensions the team had a makeshift look, the defence combining callow youth with dodgy-legged experience.The good news was that Town striker Ernest Boafa was back in action after a year's absence through injury, made even better on 8 minutes when he scored following what knowledgeable fans described as "a bit of a cock-up" in the Droylsden defence. The bad news was that he lasted only another five minutes before a further injury led to his being replaced, leaving a diminutive and lightweight attack. Town did occasionally work openings down the wings, but subsequent balls into the middle were aimless in the extreme in the absence of any physical presence. Droylsden, meanwhile, looked as if they had played before and were able to turn defence instantly into threatening attacks. They were rewarded on 25 minutes with a clear penalty, but the Town keeper made an excellent save, with another good one three minutes later. A fine run by the intelligent Droylsden number 11 finally produced their equaliser on 35 minutes. As almost the final action of the half, the Town number 8 added to his mountain of yellow cards with a pointless foul. The yellow card was shown to the Droylsden number 6 on 51 minutes and another rapid switch from defence to attack saw Droylsden regain their lead four minutes later. Things could - and arguably should - have got worse for Brighouse three minutes later, when a Droylsden attacker appeared to be fouled in the area, the general consensus of Town fans, but Mr Howlett was closer and confidently ruled that there had been no foul. Just after the hour Town gained a surprise equaliser, courtesy of the visiting defence, prompting academic discussion as to whether the plural is "cock-ups" or "cocks-up." Safest to settle for "boobs" as they usually come in the plural. Town's pleasure did not last and Droylsden quickly went ahead once more. There was one super save by the visiting keeper, but that apart it was one-way traffic against a dispirited-looking side. JCFC's stentorian friend did his best to urge them on, but even his cries did not carry their usual conviction. An efficient Droylsden accordingly moved to the top of the table - for the time being at least. Town continued to slide - will the return of injured players be able to arrest that? In such an encounter Mr Howlett, another first-year Level 3, did not have too much to worry him, the non-penalty for Droylsden being the only question mark. It was a decent enough performance, with good control - and a nice touch of humour to one critical spectator. Good movement, reasonable patter and a pleasant manner ensured that Team Howlett vied with Droylsden for the top spot, Brighouse, sadly being the third team on this occasion. Again! A depressed JCFC seems unlikely to venture forth tonight! Edited by Jim Carr Fan Club, Tuesday, 12. September 2017, 20:56.
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| mutn3 | Wednesday, 13. September 2017, 11:05 Post #46 |
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Shoreham v Lewes Bostik League South Att. 221 Score 2-2 Referee. Mike Desborough The sort of night you wouldn't put the cat out in, but a very entertaining game. Two penalties and should have been a third. One red card and could have been another. A twenty yard own goal and more tackles than you'd see in ten Premiership games! Mr Desborough ( as match programme I trust) will have had many more quieter evenings, though my opinion is that though I'd go along with most decisions, his unerring waving of the yellow at retreating players for the first four cautions, and in two cases where the player is not only retreating but has turned away does Mr Desborough no favours. Not only is every one of these cautions not properly administrated, but it lends nothing to control or authority. A caution on a Lewes defender when pulling back an attacker breaking through was questioned by many, though my distance from it leaves me unable to give an informed opinion. Not so a member of a management team at half time who engaged the referee in discussion and finger pointing as all left the field. It did look for that eighty yard walk that Mr. Desborough was not really gaining much by way of explanation. With the rain and wind hammering across the pitch tackles still flew in. One incident into stoppage time is worth mentioning. A push in the back ought, to most, have signalled a Shoreham penalty. Play broke and within twenty seconds Lewes had scored at the other end, but wait..offside! Unfortunately the home centre half hasn't waited either and given the referee his uncensored views..a red. The wind blew a bit more, and the whistle went. This was a difficult game in anyone's book. Most decisions I'd wholeheartedly agree with that Mr Desborough made, but the big ones? Let's say they were rather large discussion points. I do however feel there are points to be addressed in the issueing of cautions, where the players seemed rather too dismissive of the referee. An exciting game, plenty to comment upon, and refereed ok, though a stronger hand might have been useful tonight at times. Edited by mutn3, Wednesday, 13. September 2017, 16:56.
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| Jim Carr Fan Club | Saturday, 16. September 2017, 19:47 Post #47 |
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Saturday 16th September 2017 FA Cup 2nd Round Qualifying Ossett Town 1 v 0 Atherton Collieries Richard Eley (Derby); Stuart Mallows, Kieran Hatfield Ossett Town has never been a favourite club, though at least there are no longer dire threats posted about the retribution to be exacted on anyone consuming anything purchased elsewhere. They do retain the practice of shooting pre-match towards the stand end, usually wildly and dangerously off target, prompting an elderly gentleman nearby to suggest that we should go sit in the goal - we'd be safer there. They do get credit for a brief biographical feature on the referee. It was a little surprising to read that Mr Eley was 29 and had been refereeing for 13 years, surprising as he seemed to have passed through Level 4 like a dose of salts, though in the opposite direction of course. On arriving at the ground it had been odd to see a coach outside with an Aston Villa board. The reason became all too apparent at kick-off as large, noisy and unpleasant group of Aston Villains emerged from the bar. Their vocal performance, both in volume and content caused a number of people to leave their seats. One of their molls let it be known that they were leaving at half-time (heading for their late kick-off at Barnsley) so we would have a bit of peace and quiet then. There was little excitement until the 26th minute, when an Ossett attacker looked to be through, the Colls keeper racing out of his area and blocking with his knees, the ball finally reaching the relative safety of a corner several ricochets and much panic later. On 27 minutes a home attacker was hauled down just outside the penalty area and Mr Eley was in with his yellow card before too many claims for a red could be made - on balance the correct verdict, though the Villains were not of that opinion. My neighbour, a Chelsea fan, was heard to state that it confirmed what he always knew: "Brummies can't sing, they haven't a note in them." There was a fortunate escape for the Ossett keeper when his clearance kick rebounded off an attacker, but fell safely wide. On 39 minutes Ossett had a corner, the Colls full-back appeared to misjudge it and the keeper was helpless as it sneaked in at the near post. One of the ageing Villains decided to invade the pitch and was escorted out by two stewards. After waving him goodbye, his colleagues eventually followed and the promised bit of peace and quiet was welcome. At the half-time whistle the PA announced a couple of scores including one piece of "good news for the referee!" (At full-time the news for him was less good.) Sadly the peace and quiet did not last long as Colls' supporters (invisible in the first half) crept out of the woodwork and took over where the others had left off. There was an early caution for a foul by the Ossett number 10, and several Atherton attacks, without there ever being much prospect of an equaliser, in what overall was a pretty dull game. My neighbour never got round to expounding his views on Athertonian singing. Mr Eley is slim, with a slightly beaky and weather-beaten appearance - resembling a typical New Zealander. Unlike Mr Mallows (who gained Brownie points for long sleeves,) Mr Eley surprisingly chose not to display his Derbyshire County badge. That, though, is as near as one could come to a criticism. His movement was superb throughout, his excellent fitness allowing him to work very wide without getting caught out. He combined this with sound decisions efficiently and unobtrusively given and some good advantage calls. It would be good to see him in a more "lively" encounter, but he was certainly excellent today - in a way that would probably appeal to many posters on this site. Edited by Jim Carr Fan Club, Saturday, 16. September 2017, 20:03.
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| paulfootballfan | Sunday, 17. September 2017, 09:20 Post #48 |
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Sat 16th Sep Eastleigh 2 v 2 AFC Fylde National League Ref-Sam Purkiss Assistants-Joshua Ainscow and Conor Farrell 4th-Mike Desborough Fylde had a shot saved and another shot over within the first 3 minutes. Eastleigh were then caught offside twice but I was not in a good position to see if Mr Ainscow was right. Eastleigh then had a shot saved but the tall Mr Ainscow looked correct to put his flag up as I was now stood on behind him before they were caught offside again which again looked correct. Fylde had a shot wide before Fylde’s goalie made a good save to keep out a chance that had come off one of his defenders. Eastleigh were given a free kick on the left side after Fylde’s 11 committed a late foul and was spoken to. From the free kick on the 27th minute, Eastleigh’s number 5 eventually headed in. Fylde’s 2 and Eastleigh’s 10 were spoken to after some afters whilst they were both on the ground and Mr Purkiss dealt with the situation very quickly. Fylde equalised in injury time at the end of the half when a shot was saved by the Eastleigh goalie but the rebound was headed in by their number 27 with some appeals for offside but I was not in a good position to tell if Mr Farrell was right to keep his flag down. Eastleigh retook the lead after 54 minutes when a nice through ball was dinked over the Fylde goalie by Eastleigh’s number 28. Fylde equalised after 60 minutes when a free kick was eventually scrambled in by their number 5. Fylde’s 5 shot over when he looked like he might have been offside but Mr Ainscow this time kept his flag down. Eastleigh had a header wide before a cross shot was saved. Fylde had a shot wide before their number 9 hit the post with a long-range shot. Eastleigh’s number 19 shot over before they too hit the woodwork with their number 5 heading against the crossbar. Fylde had another chance go over before their number 9 had a low shot well saved. Eastleigh were about to take a throw in when Mr Purkiss blew the final whistle which upset their manager who could be seen arguing with Mr Desborough presumably about why it wasn’t allowed to be taken. Mr Purkiss looked to get most decisions right but it looked like Fylde should have had a corner in the first half and a goal kick was awarded by him, maybe a late foul on an Eastleigh player but no foul given and a push on Eastleigh’s 11 but maybe the way he went down made Mr Purkiss think he was looking for it. No bookings and the only real late foul in the match resulted in a talking to for the offending player. Movement was good and was close to play but maybe got in the way a few times with the ball hitting him once in the first half. Good at allowing advantages with allowing a lag to see if could continue before coming back but not always clear with his signals that he was playing an advantage. A bit mixed with allowing encroachments with letting some go but on other occasions making sure things were taken from the right place and didn’t see him make use of the spray to mark where free kicks and walls should be. Not much time wasting and escorted the players back after goals to make sure they did not take too long celebrating. Heard some verbal encouragement and could be seen explaining some decisions to players. Both assistants looked to get the majority of their decisions right and there seemed to be some delay before they raised their flags for throw ins as they were maybe waiting for confirmation from Mr Purkiss through their headset. |
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| Jim Carr Fan Club | Monday, 18. September 2017, 10:52 Post #49 |
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A bus and five trains (including the shortest possible service) led to Sunday 17th September 2017 FA Cup 2nd Round Qualifying Stourbridge 2 v 0 St Ives Town Richard Watson (Cannock); Alex Harris, Edward Corbett An early arrival allowed time for a visit to the clubhouse, where a discovery was made: when, at Sunday School, we sang "Jesus wants me for a sunbeam," the good Methodists did not inform us that Sunbeam is a "zesty blonde." The stand offered a good view of the impressive-looking cricket pavilion on the far side, but a slightly less good view of the pitch, given the shallowness of the rake of the seats, not to mention the last-minute arrival of a visitor from Brobdingnag, who plonked himself just in front. Stourbridge were on top from the start, the under-pressure St Ives keeper dropping the ball, but the shot was deflected wide. Play was very disjointed as a succession of injuries to visiting players caused numerous stoppages, much to the disapproval of home fans, though in fairness two players had to be replaced after going down for a second time. This did nothing for the visitors' fluency, though they did manage one half-chance, which sadly went wide. They defended stoutly, however, with one massive scramble in their goalmouth, and reached half-time still on level terms. Stourbridge continued to make the running in the second half, missing an excellent chance before finally heading home a cross to take the lead on 58 minutes. Further chances came and went, but the second goal, this time after two headers, meant that by the final quarter the game was effectively over. After John, Luke, Dean, Adam and Ryan it was a novelty to find a Watson whose name had more than four letters. His mousy hair was worn in something like the old-style crew-cut, giving him a vaguely American air - but as he wore his Staffordshire badge, he can be forgiven. The same badge prevented Mr Harris from being mistaken for a witness at a Balkan war trial. Mr Corbett chose not to display a rival offering. Mr Watson showed excellent ground coverage, working deep into the corners when required and was always well in control of a somewhat anodyne game. Players appeared to respond well to his chat, both in terms of patter and of conversation during the many stoppages. There were two bookings for visiting players, both fully justified. He seemed to get things right throughout and can be pleased with his work - though even he could not magic a silk purse out of a sow's ear of a match. His badge decided that it had seen enough and took its leave some 20 minutes before the end - JCFC had every sympathy with it. A visit to Stourbridge is possibly to be recommended - preferably in the cricket season. Just five trains and a bus and it was home again. Edited by Jim Carr Fan Club, Monday, 18. September 2017, 11:42.
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| paulfootballfan | Monday, 18. September 2017, 19:00 Post #50 |
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Sun 17th Sep Worthing 2 v 2 Staines Town Isthmian League Premier League Ref-James Robinson Assistants-Paul Sanderson and Jack Birch Worthing had an early chance but was saved by the Staines goalie. Staines then had a few chances but didn’t test the Worthing goalie before Worthing had a shot well saved. Staines took the lead after 18 minutes when a shot by their number 10 looked like it took a deflection into the goal. Staines had another shot over before Worthing had a penalty appeal turned down in which to me did not look an obvious foul. Worthing’s goalie made a few saves before Staines scored their second on the 37th minute when their number 9 scored. Staines had a few early chances saved by Worthing’s goalie and Staines number 10 shot over but not that many chances in the early part of the second half. Worthing got a goal back after 74 minutes when their number 10 headed in a cross. Worthing equalised after 82 minutes when their number 11 scored. Staines best chance of the rest of the match was a free kick that went over. Worthing held on to get their first point of the season. Nothing obviously wrong with any of Mr Robinson’s decisions. No bookings but thought a few fouls near the end might have resulted in a yellow card being shown but Mr Robinson just had a word and told/signalled for them to calm down. Good at playing advantages and allowing a bit of time before coming back for free kicks. Movement is okay and seemed close enough to play. Tried to make sure free kicks/throw ins were taken from the right places. Dealt with time wasting by signalling to his watch and to get on with things. A loud voice and could be heard giving verbal encouragement. Couldn’t fault either assistant over their decisions either. |
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