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| Jim Carr Fan Club | Tuesday, 19. September 2017, 13:35 Post #51 |
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Monday 18th September 2017 Evo-Stik N Division 1N Brighouse Town 4 v 2 Ossett Albion Paul Tomes (Ecclesfield); Danny Guest, Luke Lazenby. Mr Guest has acquired an impressive beard; Mr Lazenby's more artistic effort created a new category of not-even-not-quite-a-beard; Mr Tomes, on the other hand, was very smartly groomed. Albion have started the season badly, their only point to date coming courtesy of a draw with Brighouse a fortnight ago. They have since acquired a new manager - and owners with lofty ambitions - so the spectators were unsure what to expect. The recent match had been a towsy affair by all accounts, with three red cards, but this did not deter Mr Tomes from his customary non-interventionist approach, and it worked well for him in a game with little sign of residual scores to settle. In steady rain the first quarter passed uneventfully. There was a (possibly slightly harsh) caution for the Ossett number 5 on 26 minutes, the resulting free-kick being headed home to give Town the lead. There was a curious moment when the home keeper went down to collect the ball at the foot of the post and could not rise. It looked as if he had got caught in the net, but as soon as the whistle was blown, he let go of the ball and regained his feet without apparent difficulty. Play restarted with the ball being dropped for him. The Brighouse number 4 caught an opponent with a stray arm and was spoken to at length. Others claimed that he had received a yellow card, but if he did, it escaped JCFC's attention - as do many things! Town added a second on 42 minutes, their number 4 received a yellow card for a body check and they came close to a third when a shot was deflected onto a post. The two-goal lead flattered the home side and as the second half began, talk in the stand was whether Brighouse could hold on for another 44 minutes. Sure enough, Albion pulled one back on 48 minutes and continued to look dangerous, missing a great opportunity on 65 minutes. Home nerves were soothed to some extent when two minutes later a through ball found an attacker who - by design or by accident - lifted the ball into the top corner to restore the two goal gap. Thus encouraged, Brighouse began to threaten in their turn, despite an injury to their strongest forward, and the Ossett keeper did well. There was a further yellow as the Town number 16 followed through on the keeper, before Town added a fourth, quickly countered by a goal for Ossett. On 85 minutes Brighouse had a man delaying a quick free-kick, Mr Tomes intervened and the Ossett number 11 delivered much invective. Alas this also involved gesticulations and Mr Tomes spotted that he was wearing a ring, which he was only able to remove with difficulty. Mr Tomes refereed in the way we have come to expect and as stated, it worked well, with players concentrating for the most part on playing football - or something approximating thereto in the tricky conditions. Edited by Jim Carr Fan Club, Tuesday, 19. September 2017, 13:38.
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| Jim Carr Fan Club | Wednesday, 20. September 2017, 11:49 Post #52 |
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Despite the programme's promise that all three officials' names would be announced, the youth on the PA merely gave the referee - already known thanks to aaa - and it was only by peering rudely over a reporter's shoulder at half-time that the identity of the assistants could be gleaned for Tuesday 19th September 2017 FA Cup 2nd Round Qualifying Replay FC United of Manchester 6 v 2 Handsworth Parramore Benjamin Speedie (Liverpool); Jon Kenny, Ed Duckworth Mr Speedie is a highly-rated official, but in the two previous sightings a couple of years back (including a fractious cup final) his subtle skills had proved too subtle for JCFC to appreciate to the full. His conduct of the warm-up, though, promised well as it involved much merriment. Mr Duckworth was a pushover, appearing very, very cheerful and very, very, very young. The beard sported by Mr Kenny (am I mistaken, or has he lost a Paul?) lent him the sort of appearance on which any spaghetti Western casting director would have immediately plonked a black hat - but even he joined in the general jollity. With a little tweaking Mr Speedie could enter a Roger Federer look-alike competition - but readers will be aware that JCFC has a vivid and unreliable imagination! The outcome of the tie was quickly settled, United taking the lead after 3 minutes, and despite a few Parramore attacks, goals two and three followed in quick succession before quarter time, a fourth coming on 38 minutes. The main curiosity of the half came following an injury to a United player, who was helped across the field applauding the crowd as the substitute was prepared and the board held up. Mr Kenny did not move until too late and did not reach half-way until the substitute was already 40 yards away. He stood and noted the details before returning to his position. Unlike young Mr Weeks at Kirby Muxloe, Mr Speedie did not insist on the substitution being made officially - probably sensibly as nobody noticed - maybe he had not seen how it had happened. Or maybe he had, as at a Parramore substitution a few minutes later, he stationed himself in a position to prevent any possible early intrusion as Mr Kenny chose to sideskip gently to halfway. Parramore started the second half energetically and United's number 4 soon received a yellow card, Mr Speedie presumably bearing in mind the word of warning he had given him in the first half. A Parramore effort was cleared off the line, but it was United who added to their score on 64 minutes, before having a clear chance blocked by the keeper with his legs. Parramore's efforts finally got some reward from a 75th minute corner, and soon made it 5-2, United completing the scoring on 86 minutes. The game was played in a decent spirit, so Mr Speedie was not greatly extended. His movement was good, his communication and management seemingly excellent, preferring words in passing to formal lectures, and players responded well. There were sufficient signs to explain why he is so highly regarded and JCFC's previous reservations are withdrawn! Broadhurst Park is good for watching assistants and it was Mr Duckworth who found himself unwittingly in JCFC's firing line and his offside/onside decisions were accurate throughout. With the train not till 22.33, JCFC was able make the acquaintance of a Weaver's Shuttle during the wait. A favourite venue with a "lucky dip" referee awaits tonight. Edited by Jim Carr Fan Club, Wednesday, 20. September 2017, 12:14.
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| Jim Carr Fan Club | Thursday, 21. September 2017, 11:25 Post #53 |
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And lucky it turned out to be as three well-liked officials were enjoying (I hope) the pre-match hospitality when I arrived at Wednesday 20th September 2017 NCEFL Premier Division Penistone Church 3 v 2 Thackley Aaron Bannister (Featherstone); Gareth Thomas, Michael Connell The one note of apprehension came from the presence of Banno père, but fortunately the floodlights survived the evening - maybe the benign influence of Banno grand-père had a stabilising effect. Visits to Penistone are always enjoyable, though unlike Silsden entertainment in the stand is provided by the Ancient None-Too-Sages. On 4 minutes Mr Bannister initially looked for advantage after a late tackle by the Thackley number 11, but quickly and wisely thought better of it. Nothing deterred he was able to allow an excellent one in a similar situation a minute later. Mr Connell's offside flag saw a goal for Thackley ruled out, their voluble number 11 protesting and even managing to interrogate Mr Thomas on the subject. His dudgeon was quickly dispelled a minute later: a man left unmarked at a corner was able to play the ball into the area where it was headed home to give the visitors the lead. Penistone responded, having a shot cleared off the line and eventually equalising on 38 minutes with a superb shot from their number 9. Three minutes later the Thackley keeper made a brilliant save from a good header, but ultimately to no avail, as after a word for two jostling players the corner was taken and bundled into the net to give Penistone the lead. They almost had a third in stoppage time, a long shot skimming the outside of the post. At the whistle the Thackley coach seemed keen to offer Mr Bannister an unneeded tutorial on the subject of use of the arm. Having already had to make two substitutions through injuries in the first half, Penistone bravely made an unforced final one for the second period - fortunately no further problems occurred. A Penistone corner on 65 minutes was played onto the bar, the rebound being turned in for their third goal. An error by a defender gave Thackley a good chance, but the keeper came to the rescue, further distinguishing himself during the ensuing series of corners. Play fluctuated rapidly from end to end, allowing Mr Bannister to confirm his standing as one of the swiftest movers on the circuit, but it was not until the start of added time that Thackley grabbed their second. It was a further addition to the run of pleasant games well refereed. There were two occasions on which it might have been politic to be seen to have a quiet word with the offender, but Mr Bannister was always comfortably in control. The only talking-to - with a certain measure of asperity - went to a daft Thackley player who had too much to say when his side were awarded a free-kick. The one bad challenge of the game rightly earned a yellow card for the Penistone number 15. There was one challenge, rightly penalised, which looked potentially dangerous, though it missed its target, in fairness probably deliberately so. The Ancient None-Too-Sages, though, had fun with the visiting player whose yelp began well before the challenge arrived. A good display, as ever in JCFC's experience, from Mr Bannister. Mr Thomas, on the near line, was active in preventing pinching of yards at throw-ins, and fulsome in his thanks when his instructions were observed. An encounter in the clubhouse with another Blonde, from Stancill this time, helped pass the time until the train homewards. Edited by Jim Carr Fan Club, Thursday, 21. September 2017, 11:26.
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| Jim Carr Fan Club | Saturday, 23. September 2017, 06:09 Post #54 |
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With neither programme nor PA making the slightest reference to officials, it is hoped that the switch to Friday had not caused any changes for Episode 4 Friday 22nd September 2017 FA Vase 2nd Round Qualifying Wickham 3 v 2 Blyth Jonathan Gill (somewhere in the North Riding); Rachel Martin, Simon Williamson The referee turned out to be a tall, gangling young man flanked by two much smaller assistants. AR1 had startlingly blonde hair, AR2 dark hair and a happy appearance. With Whickham in a predominantly black kit and the English game beset by restrictions on coloured shirts - even the default yellow requires all three officials to be so attired - the match became a game of hunt the ref. The most obvious feature, numbers apart, was that he was the only one in black on the field daft enough to be in short sleeves. Blyth did the bulk of the attacking, with Whickham presenting zero threat until the 27th minute when they managed to win a corner and the ball ended up trundling into the net. Thereafter the game went back to sleep. The Blyth keeper blocked well early in the second half and his opposite number made two important saves. On 67 minutes, though, Blyth won a penalty and the keeper's touch onto the post could not prevent the equaliser. As time passed JCFC grew increasingly anxious at the unwelcome prospect of extra time. Fears were assuaged on 86 minutes when a Blyth cross swirled into the top corner of the goal. Calamity quickly followed, with a goal at the other end. In added time Whickham had a chance to settle it - but missed. A benevolent deity, however, granted them a second chance on 93 minutes and this time they finished with aplomb. JCFC joined in the home fans' cheers! Mr Gill issued two yellow cards - he seemed to have an aversion to the number 7 - and the Blyth wearer of that shirt also received a subsequent lecture with his captain in attendance. Mr Gill was not seen to do anything wrong. Equally for reasons mentioned above, he was not seen to do much right as he was scarcely seen at all. It was though a decent evening's work for a new Level 4 and his colleagues and they were well received at the end. Edited by Jim Carr Fan Club, Saturday, 23. September 2017, 06:11.
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| mutn3 | Saturday, 23. September 2017, 11:04 Post #55 |
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A 5 a. m. post JCFC? Sounds like a five buses, three trains and a donkey cart sort of day coming up ? |
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| Hadrian | Saturday, 23. September 2017, 12:52 Post #56 |
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I wish I had known you were there, JCFC, as I was also present at the Glebe. I share your views that the referee handled two very pasionate sides very well on the night in a game that only really took off in the closing minutes. Two consistent cautions and a correct penalty award, but mainly managing to avoid extra time. A good night's work. I can also confirm that the assistants were as advertised. |
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| paulfootballfan | Saturday, 23. September 2017, 21:19 Post #57 |
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Sat 23rd Sep Poole Town 0 v 0 Chelmsford City National League South Ref-Josh Smith (Milton Keynes) Assistants-Daniel Flynn and Michael Halford (both Bristol) A nice sunny afternoon with Poole having the better of the early stages with their 10 having a shot saved and then they had a number of attacking through ins and corners with one of the corners being headed off the line as the Chelmsford keeper kept coming and missing the ball. One of the corners that were awarded did look like it came off the Poole player last but Mr Flynn signalled for a corner. Chelmsford’s 8 shot wide and then their 10 headed wide. Chelmsford created further chances with their 7 shooting over and then their 5 putting an effort wide. Poole’s number 5 was penalised for a high foot and they also gave away a dangerous free kick after a shirt pull. Chelmsford’s 11 shot straight at the Poole goalie before Poole had an effort blocked. Chelmsford’s 3 was booked for a foul just before half time. Chelmsford made a sub at half time that was overseen by Mr Flynn after he had run the length of the pitch to check the far goal net then back to the halfway line for the substitution. Chelmsford’s 9 had a shot saved but Mr Flynn had raised his flag for offside which looked correct. A Chelmsford cross was headed wide by a Poole defender before Poole’s 11 had a header saved. Chelmsford thought they should have had a free kick for foul which wasn’t given and play broke to the other end and Chelmsford’s number 4 pulled a Poole player back with the free kick being awarded and yellow card shown. Poole shot over from the free kick. Chelmsford’s 2 committed a foul but Mr Smith played an advantage with a Poole shot being blocked before a Poole player committed a foul and again an advantage was played with Chelmsford’s 12 curling a shot wide with Chelmsford’s players appealing for a corner but a goal kick was awarded. Chelmsford’s 9 headed over and their 14 had a shot saved. Poole’s 6 committed a late foul and Mr Smith again played an advantage and came back and booked Poole’s 6 the next time the ball went out of play. Late chances for both teams came with Chelmsford’s 9 heading over and Poole’s 11 having a shot deflected over. Chelmsford had a few corners in injury time with one being headed over. Mr Smith seemed to let a few a few pushes in aerial challenges go and was fairly consistent about this with the only decision to me that didn’t look right was a free kick given to Chelmsford in the 2nd half when it looked like the Poole player had won the ball. Always seemed to close to play and had a good change of pace. Movement was okay with moving sideward instead of backwards on occasions. Very good at playing advantages and signals were clear. Mixed with allowing some encroachments at throw ins but other times making sure they were taken from the right place. One late free kick to Poole seemed to be taken ahead of where the offence happened. Some slow play by Poole’s goalie near the end with Mr Smith signalling to him to get on with things. Didn’t hear much verbal encouragement but Mr Smith could be seen having words with players both on the move as play was happening and during breaks. The assistants looked to get most of their decisions right. |
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| Jim Carr Fan Club | Saturday, 23. September 2017, 22:16 Post #58 |
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It had been a disturbed night, the Whickham pie proving indigestible (I hope Hadrian had not indulged!) Bear in mind, though, that it was 5 am GMT rather than BST, so it was not quite so early as it might appear. As to the travel arrangements, donkeys were unavailable in Newcastle - inquiries received the answer that they were all busy playing at the Stadium of Light. The tally for the day, therefore, was merely one bus, two Metro trains and two normal trains for the journeys to and from Episode 5 FA Vase 2nd Round Qualifying Hebburn Town 1 v 3 Newcastle Benfield Oliver Aithwaite (Stockton); Andrew Elliott, Richard Rowe. Hebburn's ground is easy enough to find ... provided one turns the right way on exiting the station. JCFC alas did not, so an hour's footslogging can be added to the above list. The citizens of the North East are made of sterner stuff than JCFC (not difficult!) and prefer to stand, though quite why they choose to do so in a way that deliberately blocks the view of others is not known, The first arrived just before kick-off and stood (complete with beer-glass - is the Vase exempt from FA restrictions?) immediately to my left and in front, so that he blocked 45% of the pitch. A move down to the front row improved matters - for a while ... Mr Rowe was a replacement, but the 'w' in his name suggests that it is his real identity, rather than a generic term as found in association with John Doe. He was small and clean shaven. AR1 was taller and had apparently not shaved this morning. Mr Aithwaite was a very tall, imposing figure, with the obligatory nqab. ... Benfield had come close early on, just failing to get a touch to a cross, and were awarded a penalty on 12 minutes, just as a group of men old enough to know better arrived to stand within the yellow-hatched area indicating no standing. The reason for the award is therefore not known, but given the lack of complaint it was doubtless correct - and Benfield made no mistake. That is more than can be said six minutes later, when a back-pass resulted in aq corner for Hebburn, from which a combination of header and little flick produced the equaliser. Scores remained level to the break, though on 43 minutes a long Hebburn shot bounced down off the bar, the attacker who collected it being offside. It was Hebburn who had the better of the third quarter, but on 72 minutes the visitors went ahead, a third following five minutes later: an early candidate for scrappiest goal of the season. Hebburn continued to try hard, but the result was never really in doubt. The match was well-fought, but without malice and Mr Aithwaite did not have any occasion to produce a card, or even deliver a stern lecture. His routine decisions seemed accurate but not too fussy. The relative weakness was perhaps in his movement, which was rather sedate most of the time. He did look to have a good manner, there were a number of laughing exchanges with players. His approach should enable him to pick up good club marks and may even impress Observers. For JCFC it was a very sound, steady performance, without quite having a touch of stardust. No pie for JCFC today! Edited by Jim Carr Fan Club, Saturday, 23. September 2017, 22:20.
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| paulfootballfan | Monday, 25. September 2017, 07:23 Post #59 |
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Sun 24th Sep Chelsea Ladies 6 v 0 Bristol City Women The FA WSL Ref-Jack Packman Assistants-Christopher Myatt and Michael Coen 4th-Tom Ellsmore I missed the first 10 minutes due to the rail replacement bus from Clapham Junction to New Malden getting stuck in traffic at two sets of temporary traffic lights on route. When I asked the lady on the turnstile if there was any score yet, she replied that not much had happened yet. Chelsea took the lead not long after I arrived with a header. A Chelsea player was spoken to by Mr Packman after she threw the ball away. Bristol had some chances but Chelsea were the dominate team and had a penalty appeal turned down and goal ruled out for offside at the far end from where I was stood. Chelsea scored a second before half time before Bristol City had a goal ruled out for offside. Stood behind a goal means I did not have the best view to tell if the offside decisions or penalty appeal decisions were right. Bristol City had a player booked early in the second half for a late challenge and another Bristol City player was spoken to a few minutes later after committing a similar looking foul. Chelsea scored a nice third goal. Bristol City still had chances with a few efforts saved but Chelsea were creating the more threatening chances and should have scored another when 2 players left it for each other and the ball was cleared. Chelsea did score a 4th when a corner was headed in. Chelsea scored a 5th when a cross was tapped in and a 6th goal in injury time. Mr Packman looked like he got most decisions right but a few in the first half looked like could be fouls but not given including an arm across a Chelsea defender as Bristol City were attacking and a few challenges on Bristol City players that looked like could be fouls. A very good change of pace and was always up with play. Movement seemed okay though seemed to prefer walking forwards at goal kicks. Always tried playing advantages and tried to stop encroachments. Didn’t notice much slow play for Mr Packman to deal with but he did encourage Chelsea players back after a few of the goals. Didn’t hear much verbal encouragement. Both assistants seemed to get throw in decisions right but was not in a good place to tell if got offside ones right. Noticed a bit of communication and encouragement from Mr Packman towards his assistants. Edited by paulfootballfan, Monday, 25. September 2017, 07:23.
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| Jim Carr Fan Club | Monday, 25. September 2017, 07:24 Post #60 |
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It was the sort of glorious early Autumn morning that makes one want to set off to somewhere nice. JCFC, however, headed to Hull for Episode 6 Sunday 24th September 2017 FA Vase 2nd Round Qualifying Westella and Willerby 4 v 0 Ollerton Town Ryan Lowe (Lincolnshire); Neil Birkitt, Kornilus Maynard. The officials' warm-up began with the rarity of a clockwise lap. Mr Lowe was a young man of medium height and slim build, with a certain resemblance to Caravaggio's long-lost portrait of Steve Coogan. Mr Birkitt was already familiar: taller and with a build that suggests that if he turned up at Hull Ionians he would get a game at prop. Mr Maynard was taller still, with a lean and hungry look and would only have been pressed into service as a prop on washing day. The home side were ahead within 2 minutes, heading home a cross. Things looked promising as Mr Lowe made use of his smile on a regular basis, but gradually it began to seem a slightly defensive action, with somewhat apologetic-looking gestures. The same message looked to be getting through to the players, who started to contest decisions. On 20 minutes the Ollerton number 11 hurled the ball into the ground when penalised, apparently without further rebuke. The home side immediately doubled their lead and at the first opportunity the same number 11, still angry, chopped down an opponent. No card, no lecture. Ollerton were not beaten and the home keeper twice had to tip shots for corners. On 51 minutes the Ollerton keeper came for a cross and missed leaving an attacker to score the third goal with a gentle low header. Three minutes later Mr Birkitt rightly flagged as the Ollerton keeper charged and lunged with his foot at an attacker. This time the yellow card was shown, the penalty was taken ... and saved, with the keeper being fouled in the aftermath. There were angry shouts from the crowd that the free-kick awarded had not been taken, but JCFC was too busy scribbling to confirm that. There followed a period of offsides galore and numerous petty fouls. It was then the Ollerton keeper's turn to touch a shot onto the top of the bar. The visitors had a penalty in turn, the home number 5 being cautioned, but this one too was saved. A home forward was clean through but missed the target. On 74 minutes players of both sides were protesting to the referee, the Ollerton number 2 running up to him, waving his finger in his face and then pushing him with both hands in his chest. He was very lucky that Mr Lowe disappointingly settled for a yellow card. A good individual effort produced the fourth goal on 78 minutes. There was a late yellow for the Ollerton number 12 for a foul flagged by Mr Maynard, and a spot of unnecessary dispute with a home player before it was administered. Mr Lowe's approach must work well enough when players choose to cooperate, but on this occasion a more commanding presence might have helped. In fairness the game ended without major fouls or confrontations and most players observed the civilities at the end, but one is inclined to think that he must have been willing time to pass towards the end as much as the rest of us. With time he may come to impose himself more forcefully, but on the whole this was not an occasion to be remembered with any fondness. Edited by Jim Carr Fan Club, Monday, 25. September 2017, 07:27.
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| whistle_stop_tour | Monday, 25. September 2017, 08:14 Post #61 |
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| whistle_stop_tour | Monday, 25. September 2017, 08:19 Post #62 |
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| mutn3 | Tuesday, 26. September 2017, 21:48 Post #63 |
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Matlock v Shaw Lane 0-1 Evostik Premier Referee. W. Smith Well, Shaw Lane are as physically competitive as they were last season, and won't lose many games. Nor do I think they will win many friends. Shaw Lane took the lead early into the second half, and sat on it, almost literally. They were, in my opinion, helped by an official who did not impose himself on the away side during their efforts to waste time. By the time he finally cautioned and gave the Shaw Lane goalie the hurry up, it was treated almost as a laugh and the boat has been missed by, oh, twenty minutes. Time wasting, if ignored, gets under the skin of players and spectators. Maybe some officials could realise this a little sooner ? On the plus side, Mr Smith was fit, looked the part, and didn't automatically blow when players fell over. He did however, in my opinion, struggle to man manage Shaw Lane, and he won't be the only one. Players certainly crowded him at times, and one late incident it did look to most that he simply couldn't get a Shaw Lane defensive wall to retreat ten yards ( 9.15m) , giving up at around eight yards. I saw Mr Smith referee last year at Causeway Lane and he hugely impressed. Today I didn't go away with quite the same " Reddy Brek" glow. |
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| RetiredRef | Saturday, 30. September 2017, 13:54 Post #64 |
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Saturday 30th September FA Cup Third Qualifying Round Ashton Athletic v Chorley Referee: Simon Mather Decent game from Mr Mather so far (65 minutes in). He looks fit with good movement and has kept a low profile whilst maintaining control of a decent game. Not the biggest refereeing test but he has done what he has had to well, particularly in the context of refereeing a live broadcast game at this level. |
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| paulfootballfan | Sunday, 1. October 2017, 11:44 Post #65 |
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Sat 30th Sep Wimborne Town 1 v 1 AFC Totton Southern League West Ref-Ryan Hillier-Smith (Southampton) Assistants-Alex Rush-Fear (Poole) and Jonthan Dolbear (Eastleigh) Totton had more procession in the opening minutes but Wimborne had 2 shots saved. The first half was scrappy with both teams losing possession on numerous occasions. Totton’s number 2 was spoken to after a foul. Totton’s 10 scored on 40 minutes with Wimborne complaining to Mr Dolbear that there had been a foul/offside in the build up with Mr Hillier-Smith positioning himself between players and assistant. Stood at the other end of the pitch was difficult to tell if a foul or offside and also difficult to tell which Wimborne player was booked for their protests. Wimborne’s 6 was booked when he caught the Totton goalie slightly late when it looked like a fair ball to go for which the goalie got to just first and would have been difficult for the Wimborne player to stop colliding with the goalie as he was nearly on top of him. The goalies reaction maybe made Mr Hillier-Smith think it was worse than it was. At half time the officials waited till all the players and coaching staff had left the pitch but one Wimborne coach had a word with them before they left. A half time Totton sub was overseen by Mr Dolbear after checking the nets. Totton’s 3 and Wimborne’s 8 were both booked early in the second half for fouls. Wimborne equalised in the 49th minute when a corner was headed in by their number 5. Wimborne created more chances throughout the half with another header from a corner going over and a free kick also going over. Totton’s 2 was booked for catching Wimborne’s 5 with a foot off the ground challenge even though the Totton player had won the ball. Some pushing between players after this incident but as throughout the match Mr Hillier-Smith was quickly on the scene to make sure nothing got out of control. Wimborne’s 9 had a shot saved before their 11 was booked for a late challenge. Two similar looking incidents were given as different decisions by Mr Hillier-Smith when a ball looked to bounce up off a Wimborne players foot and hit his hand being allowed to go whilst minutes later when the same thing looked to happen to a Totton player a free kick was given to Wimborne. Wimborne’s 6 had a shot saved and Wimborne’s 8 and Totton’s 2 were spoken to after some pushing after a foul. Wimborne’s best chance was a shot that just went wide of the post from their 10 and their 4 had a late shot saved. Totton’s 8 was booked near the end for throwing the ball away when Wimborne were awarded a throw in. Most of Mr Hillier-Smith’s foul decisions looked correct though maybe a bit inconsistent with the handball decisions in the second half. Close to play most of the time though occasionally seemed a bit distant if play broke quickly. Had a bit of change of pace and movement seemed okay. Tried playing advantages on most occasions though once in the first half a Totton player went down with a leg injury that didn’t seem that serious and play was stopped for treatment as Wimborne were starting to go forward. Tried to stop encroachments most of the time. Dealt with slow play by mainly signalling that he had stopped his watch but did have a word with a Totton sub to move a bit quicker. Not much verbal encouragement could be heard but could be heard telling players to move away when trying to calm things down. Both assistants looked to get their decisions right but to me, both seemed a bit behind play on occasions. |
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| Jim Carr Fan Club | Sunday, 1. October 2017, 15:35 Post #66 |
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Cup weekend brought a choice between a new ground or a new referee: Basford will have to wait as the verdict was Saturday 30th September 2017 FA Cup 3rd Round Qualifying 1874 Northwich 2 v 2 Ossett Town Simon Brown (Solihull); Luis Martin, Ciaran Hanna. With the rain and the train arriving simultaneously at Winsford station, it was a relief to find the gates open 95 minutes before kick-off. A solitary suit-clad gentleman with greying hair was wandering around the pitch, checking the nets already. A coffee and a giant pie later, JCFC settled into his seat to peruse the excellent programme, which informed us that this was 1874's eighth FA Cup tie of the season. (JCFC's eleventh cannot compete, as they have involved rather less running about.) At 13.50 there was a quick hello from the first of two further suits, bustling into the stand to apologise to the authorities, with the news that it had been two hours from Birmingham, apparently with major problems to for by with or from Stoke. Next to arrive was a lady of advancing years (hark who's talking!) who had obviously studied German poolside techniques. She was intent on securing the seat next to me (must buy another bottle of that after-shave) so tied her scarf round it before heading for the tea-room. Then came a group to the right, who caught the attention with the phrase "He's a really nasty piece of work!" This was the prelude to a monologue that occupied the next quarter of an hour and was not so much a shaggy dog story as a ginger cat one, as such was the identity of the piece of work in question. Finally the arrival of a genial man to the left elicited the information "I don't mind the rain, but I don't like getting wet." There was a game eventually. The greying individual turned out to be AR2. AR1's hair might possibly have been grey too, but apparently this was its week off. Mr Brown was as mundane in appearance as his name, though he was is some ways reminiscent of our old friend Mr Marmite, though without Goochy's jogs to accompany substituted players to the touchline. Our friend mutn3 could not have complained about delay in spotting timewasting as 74 were being chivvied along at a throw within the first minute. Ossett had the ideal start, taking the lead in the 4th minute. On 12 minutes the home number 11 caught an opponent when trying to collect the ball with a very high foot, but no major damage was done and a stern warning sufficed. The Ossett captain was invited to attend a warning for his number 8, for preventing a free-kick from being taken. 74 were now giving as good as they got and had a chance on 25 minutes as their attacker rounded the keeper, but two defenders got back and blocked, with a colleague eventually shooting off target. Immediately, Ossett went down the other end, the home keeper tipping the ball for a corner. The entertainment continued and on 29 minutes the 74 number 11 was held back by the Ossett number 2, who was rightly penalised, but the yellow card went to number 11, the ball having found its way into the Ossett man's face during the subsequent tussle. On 37 minutes Mr Brown was seen to divert and pick something up - his County badge could no longer stand the excitement and disappeared into a pocket never to be seen again. A minute later the weaselly 74 number 9 had a little dig at the Ossett number 5's privates in front of Mr Hanna. The assistant can not be condemned for failing to notice, as despite watching carefully for the expected retaliation for the next minute, JCFC missed it. Nevertheless number 9 had to be taken off for a change of shirt and application of sponge and towel to a blood injury to his head. An Ossett defender received a yellow card on 43 minutes for dribbling the ball away to delay a free-kick. Perhaps he was the player who sought enlightenment from Mr Brown at the half-time whistle. There is no knowing, however, what was passing through the mind of the home keeper, who waited by the tunnel, wishing to mime, apparently to Mr Martin, sitting on an invisible chair. The rain had stopped for the first half, but a downpour arrived at the break, necessitating use of the lights for the start of the second half. 74 equalised after 57 minutes, which was no more than they deserved on the play. The Ossett number 9 was spoken to for chirruping, before an Ossett defender missed a header, leaving the weasel in the clear, the goalkeeper doing well to save. There was a strange little incident on 71 minutes after the home number 11 had been off for treatment. He was standing on half-way next to Mr Hanna, when the ball headed his way and he went on and took possession. It is to be hoped that he had received a very unobtrusive signal to return, but from the quizzical look Mr Brown gave his colleague before allowing play to continue it is not entirely certain. A second yellow would have been necessary - but draconian - so possibly a pragmatic blind eye was turned. No such luck for the home number 4 shortly afterwards, who was called to receive a yellow card - offence uncertain. Ossett were close on 83 minutes, the keeper's foot denying them. At the start of added time, however, a swift raid gave the visitors the lead. Off they dashed to the touchline to celebrate their victory, prematurely as it turned out. Mr Brown rounded them up and within 30 seconds of the restart 74 had equalised. During a further injury break Mr Brown and the weasel indulged in a protracted amiable pasa doble, though "Strictly" judges might have condemned it as too static. The officials were well-received by all and sundry at the final whistle. So 74 live to fight their ninth tie on Tuesday at Ingfield. Despite a possible question mark or two, JCFC very much approved of Mr Brown's approach. He was quick to quell any dissent, but otherwise kept things moving well. His dealings with players were usually accompanied by a broad grin and the response was generally good. In conditions that became tricky underfoot as well as overhead, he contributed to an excellent game, which he seemed to be enjoying as much as JCFC. Edited by Jim Carr Fan Club, Sunday, 1. October 2017, 15:50.
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| mutn3 | Monday, 2. October 2017, 15:09 Post #67 |
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Matlock Tn v Sutton Coldfield Town Evostik Premier 5-0 Att: 334 Referee. P. Tomes First things first, Sutton Coldfield are likely to create as much excitement going forward as a Party Political speech on TV with the sound muted. Matlock played ok, but faced with impotency in the attacking half one goal, never mind five, would have been plenty. Referee Tomes, who I've not seen before, ought to be a lesson to others for his calm approach to almost everything took the sting out of any action, or over-reaction by players or management. I'm not saying I agreed with his every decision, but his man management skills made his so low key approach a pleasure to watch, and helped the game no end. Assistant Ahmed was mimicked for most of the second half by a dozen lads behind him, sidestepping and sprinting up the terracing in time to him. Assistant Carratt crossed on one throw in, but never got too excited about anything either, making the dug out management fairly easy. A good team performance, well received by everybody. I'm off to watch Shaw Lane again tomorrow. An opportunity to write plenty.. Edited by mutn3, Monday, 2. October 2017, 15:12.
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| Jim Carr Fan Club | Tuesday, 3. October 2017, 11:38 Post #68 |
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Monday 2nd October 2017 FA Cup 3rd Round Qualifying Replay Bradford Park Avenue 0 v 2 Harrogate Town Martyn Rawcliffe (Failsworth); Jamie Rhodes, Peter Walker. The first imponderable was the order of precedence for the role of AR1. Should it go to the younger man, reaching Level 3 first, but now returning after a year down a level, or to the slightly older man who has been longer at this level in the current spell? The decision went with the former. Perhaps they simply went on height, in which case Mr Walker never stood a chance. Being a dull old duffer, JCFC is not keen on chanting crowds, but will happily make an exception in the case of Harrogate Town fans. "My garden shed is bigger than that" may possibly be commonplace at higher levels, but as a comment on the small covered area behind one goal, it was particularly apposite, while their version of Guantanamera must surely be unique: "We're just a town full of tea-shops." The first quarter belonged to Harrogate, who pressurised Avenue into allowing an early chance, fired over the bar. The first real threat from Avenue came on 11 minutes, a shot hitting the inside of the post before spinning back across the empty goal and out for a goal-kick. Harrogate soon had a shot of their own come back off the woodwork, followed by a scramble in the goalmouth. The second quarter proved a little more even as Avenue, with the strong wind behind them, came back into the game. An "unofficial" word to the Town number 2 over his taking of throws - distance and time could both be called into question - did not seem to be well received. Avenue had a couple of shots deflected for corners and their number 11 was cautioned for an attack-stopping foul, but half-time arrived with the tie still scoreless. The third quarter saw Avenue on top, rattling the bar on 50 minutes. A strong Avenue tackle in front of the away dugout left a visiting player on the ground. Mr Rawcliffe deemed it fair and the lack of reaction from the bench suggests that he was right to do so. Treatment was required, during which one fan came out with a loud cry of "Referee, you're a horrible man" which raised a laugh in this writer. I dare say Mr Rawcliffe has heard worse! Each side managed to blaze a decent chance over the bar, while Avenue saw a shot helped over by Harrogate. On 70 minutes Avenue were penalised - correctly, it seemed, despite their protestations - and a low free-kick was deflected into the goal. Almost immediately there was a yellow card for a Harrogate defender, either for a handball offence and his verbal reaction to it or for the ball being kicked away. Avenue looked to equalise, but were vulnerable on the break. A second goal came from a headed corner, while the Avenue keeper prevented a third on 89 minutes, In time added another Harrogate break saw the ball lifted over the keeper, only for the post to intervene once more. There had been the usual shouts of "You don't know what you're doing" but these seemed largely confined to their side's substitutions, the final one prompting chants of "He's got one right." Mr Rawcliffe has not found great favour with JCFC in the past, even after his elevation to 2B., so the Horsfall was an ideal venue, as few referees manage to make a particularly strong impression there (although Andy Halliday was one who did!) On this occasion Mr Rawcliffe looked more dynamic than in the past, to such an extent that he was almost average in this area. That apart, he did a good job, keeping his interventions to a minimum, but judging them well. A good game, well handled. Tonight's replay sees a well-liked referee in charge - he will probably have a stinker now! Edited by Jim Carr Fan Club, Tuesday, 3. October 2017, 14:46.
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| Jim Carr Fan Club | Wednesday, 4. October 2017, 08:43 Post #69 |
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Well, if he did, it can only have been in the last seven minutes. Tuesday 3rd October 2017 FA Cup 3rd Round Qualifying Replay Ossett Town 0 v 0 1874 Northwich Dean Watson (Heywood); Aaron Bannister, Drew Dutton. Ossett Town's programme is one of the very few which still contain a feature on the referee, which refined his home from Rochdale to Heywood and informed us that he was 26 and a physical education teacher - the latter fact slightly surprising as he has always looked intelligent. There was a yellow card for the home number 2 after just one minute. Thereafter nothing much happened for the remaining 46 minutes of the half: just as well as the Northwich army arrived and decided to stand in the seating area, partly blocking the view. That and the drum led an older couple of 74 fans to seek refuge elsewhere. Half-time brought the announcement of the winning raffle ticket, and JCFC collected the bottle of Prosecco. Better still, the army departed. A little more happened in the second half, but Ossett's succession of corners and free-kicks merely gave the 74 keeper some simple catching practice. A visiting player was cautioned for a trip on 90 minutes. The visitors finished with a late flourish, having a shot blocked in added time. Extra time would have been no problem the previous evening, but at Ingfield it presented transport difficulties, so was unwelcome. The 74 keeper had a save to make during the first period, and a double one early in the second. The game's third yellow went to a home player for a late tackle. Midway through this period it was 74 who applied the pressure, but their shot was blocked in turn. At this point JCFC had to leave to catch the bus to Dewsbury, but Twitter relates that the match ended scoreless, with 74 pressing in the final minutes, but Ossett eventually winning on penalties. It proved to be a very straightforward evening for Mr Watson, who handled the match very well, though never under great pressure after the first minute caution. He remains well-liked! Edited by Jim Carr Fan Club, Wednesday, 4. October 2017, 08:46.
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| mutn3 | Wednesday, 4. October 2017, 19:26 Post #70 |
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Mickleover Sports v Shaw Lane Score 1:3 Att: 186 Referee: David Hunt of Mansfield With almost all of Mansfield's finest have gone down the Assistants route, not least for more money, the stage is vacant for the Dallisons and the Hunts to claim territory. Mr Hunt didn't make a bad fist of it either. Not as picky as he once was, and he had plenty to pick over, he chooses now, in my opinion anyway, to use thinking time a little better than first time around. With superb fitness, the best I've seen, he even survived being knocked down by a clearance, bouncing straight back up as though spring loaded. There was plenty of chirp from both sides, one Mickleover player adopting the " DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM" routine, which to Mr Hunt a few years ago might have signalled a bit of bloodletting, but tonight just a word and a benign smile. Four first half cautions kept the lid on, and two late challenges in the match's dying moments were dealt with sympathetically. All in all a good performance in a fairly difficult game. Very little input from either Assistant. Unsure if it was upon instruction, or caution but either way certainly unobtrusive. I bet they were hoping Mr Hunt didn't get injured! Edited by mutn3, Wednesday, 4. October 2017, 20:58.
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| Jim Carr Fan Club | Thursday, 5. October 2017, 15:04 Post #71 |
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After a dalliance with a Yorkshire Blonde at Ossett, it was pleasant to return to the Stangill one at Wednesday 4th October 2017 NCEFL Premier Penistone Church 4 v 3 Hall Road Rangers Peter Henger (Sheffield); Mehdi Najefi, Ryan Henger. On the way to another "lucky dip" match, thoughts had turned to which official would be the most welcome and to a lesser extent the least. Mr Henger, returning to Level 3, did not feature in either category, but by coincidence, the top choice was present as a spectator. It was nice to have a chance, therefore, to offer belated congratulations on his promotion for this season to the amiable and polite Jack Hall, who had so impressed last season at Campion. Also in the clubhouse were the Penistone team, sporting tops sponsored by a building concern Wett and Windy. The grateful club had laid on weather to match. The two young assistants sensibly went with long sleeves, the referee did not. As they say, there's no fool like an old fool! As is to be expected of a referee whose son is on the line, Mr Henger's features no longer display the bloom of youth, though he remains nimble of foot, and his appearance calls to mind the referees of JCFC's youth, half a century ago (and then some!) After a bright opening from the visitors, Penistone shaded the first quarter, with a Hall Road defender picking up a yellow card on 18 minutes. (Subsequent events suggested that it might have been the number 5.) Hall Road possibly edged ahead on points in the second quarter. At the interval a very generously proportioned man a couple of seats away greeted a passing friend, who responded with "Hello, I didn't see thee." The reply "If tha can't see me tha needs new glasses" was incontrovertibly true. If the first half had been agreeable but not exciting, the second more than made up for it. Hall Road hit the bar on 47 minutes, were first to the rebound and the home keeper's touch could not keep the ball out. The visitors' second followed a minute later. Forward a further minute and the Hall Road number 5 was summoned following a reckless-looking tackle. As Mr Henger fumbled in his pockets, he was approached by several visiting players. In the end, the outcome was a long lecture and a "no more" indication, which caused considerable surprise, not least to Mr Najefi, who had been standing throughout with pen poised. The reaction of home players was relatively muted. It may well have been a correct verdict, but was not arrived at convincingly. What, one wonders, did the anonymous Observer make of it? This did however have the effect of stirring Church into action and the Hall Road keeper had a save or two to make. He could do nothing, though, about a 35-yard screamer on 65 minutes, which gave Penistone fans hope. On 72 minutes, another shot was hooked off the line, Mr Najefi giving a firm shake of the head, before the rebound was scrambled home for the equaliser. Mr Henger had to deal with protests from the dugout, with a Penistone player having sustained an injury in the process. A shot from a narrow angle a minute later gave Penistone the lead and a fourth goal followed on 77 minutes. There was a great chance for another, but the ball was skied over the bar - in both senses of the word. A yellow for the Hall Road number 4 came on 84 minutes, before a third goal for his side on 87. Penistone weathered a nervous final spell to end a good evening's entertainment. The one incident apart, Mr Henger had controlled the game well and the officials received the usual handshakes and appreciative pats from all and sundry at the end. A decent if unspectacular night's work. I hope there was some pizza left for them after their debrief. Edited by Jim Carr Fan Club, Thursday, 5. October 2017, 16:28.
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| mutn3 | Thursday, 5. October 2017, 18:13 Post #72 |
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Worksop Tn v Pickering Tn NCEL Premier Att: 412 Referee. D. Jarvis First things first, I left after 74 minutes, so any mass confrontations, formerly known as brawls, I missed if they happened. Pickering FC come with an attached assortments of spectators, worthy I'm sure to a man, but that doesn't necessarily mean it was a pleasure sitting beside, so my first half observations would have been tempered with impatience. Good job I'm making none. Mr Jarvis Jervis whichever finds favour here though, if indeed it were he ( based on teamsheet). He is fit, he gives nowt, as any true Yorkshireman, and sees little. Just the sort that finds favour with me, and probably the clubs. Long may it continue. Well done. |
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| paulfootballfan | Sunday, 8. October 2017, 07:08 Post #73 |
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Sat 7th October Basingstoke Town 3 v 1 Banbury United Southern League Premier Division Ref-Benjamin Williamson Assistants-Graham Pearce and Samuel Read Basingstoke opened the scoring after 4 minutes when a low cross was dropped by the Banbury goalie and Basingstoke’s 10 put the loose ball into the net. Banbury had early shots go just wide and over. Banbury’s 5 was spoken to when he disagreed with one of Mr Williamson’s decisions. Basingstoke’s 9 had a shot well saved before having a free kick saved low down after he was fouled and Mr Williamson let play continue for a few seconds before coming back for the free kick when the ball was lost. Basingstoke were dominating procession in the latter stages of the first half but were mainly playing it around in the defensive half of the field. It was a bit of a shock then when Banbury equalised just before half time when their 11 scored with a shot from 25 yards out. Basingstoke had an early dipping shot in the second half land on the roof of the net. Banbury thought they should have had a penalty when it did look like one of their players was tripped but I was stood near the other end of the pitch. Immediately after this Banbury’s number 7 was booked for a foul and Mr Williamson was quickly there to make sure nothing happened after the foul. Banbury’s 6 was booked for a late foul with Mr Read flagging for the offence. Banbury had chances with a header wide and a shot over. It was Basingstoke who retook the lead after 76 minutes when their 12 finished a low cross with his first touch of the match. Basingstoke’s 8 was spoken to after kicking the ball away. Banbury continued to create chances with the best being a shot just over whilst Basingstoke had a shot hit the top of the crossbar. Basingstoke scored a 3rd goal in injury time at the end when a nice cross field ball was finished by their number 10 at the far post. Banbury still had time for a shot that was saved during the 3 minutes of injury time indicated that finished being a few minutes longer than that. One of Banbury’s coaching staff was seen having a word with the officials at the end but they seemed to be warmly greeted by the players. A few decisions that I thought looked incorrect including a shirt pull on a Basingstoke player as he attacked and also what looked like a slight trip on a Banbury player. A few of the fouls given also looked a bit soft. Close enough to play and there was a bit of a change of pace and movement looked okay. Played advantages most of the time but once in the first half thought maybe could have let play continue as Banbury still had the ball attacking instead of blowing for the free kick. Was a bit slow on occasions to stop play for potential head injuries. Tried to stop encroachments and dealt with slow play by signalling and telling players to get on with things. Didn’t hear much verbal encouragement but could be seen chatting to players with a smile. Both assistants looked to get their decisions right and were very active in flagging for offences they had better views of. |
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| Jim Carr Fan Club | Sunday, 8. October 2017, 15:06 Post #74 |
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The FA Trophy holds little appeal, but nevertheless the journey was made to Saturday 7th October 2017 FA Trophy Preliminary Round Bamber Bridge 4 v 2 Brighouse Town Jake Topp (Salford); Lee Harding, Declan Brown. Arriving in the rain, JCFC repaired to the clubhouse with Loweswater Gold as consolation. Mr Topp's name was unfamiliar and at the end of his warm-up he patiently and politely answered the query as to how a Hampshire official was in Lancashire - apparently he made the (sensible!) move North a fortnight ago. From his accent, it seems unlikely that he is related to the German Oberliga official Oliver Topp. This was Brighouse's third visit to Brig this season. The previous two had seen them lose 3-2 after being two goals up -on the second occasion still two up a minute into added time. The Town manager therefore went into Baldrick mode with a cunning plan to reverse the pattern. Bamber Bridge therefore found themselves ahead after just 20 seconds. Not happy at this, their number 6 a minute later barged into a Town player from behind and disputed the free-kick properly awarded. His loud suggestion that Mr Topp should go forth and multiply was ignored. Part 2 of the Baldrick plan came with a second goal on 7 minutes. The folly of this should have been exposed a minute later, but Brig lifted a great chance over the bar. Mr Topp proved to be in tune with his Northern colleagues, cautioning the Town number 8 on the quarter hour - though it did not require great powers of observation to identify his customary "can't catch up" tackle attempt from behind, this one being even more senseless than usual. Brig had a shot deflected for a corner, a header well saved and another put wide from a good position before the plan came unstuck with their third on 37 minutes. It took two great saves by the Town keeper to prevent further scores before the break. Brig could have had five or six by then, Town, as they say, were lucky to have nil. The visitors made a slightly better fist of the third quarter, though Brig came closest with a shot past the post. On 67 minutes, though, Town won a penalty, with a yellow for the Brig number 2, and reduced the deficit. Brig had a shot tipped over the bar before Town got their second as the Brig keeper helped a corner into his net. Perhaps the cunning plan was to pay dividends - or maybe not as four times in the remaining minutes the Brighouse keeper made great saves. In the end though, it was the home side who scored, as is their wont, deep into added time to secure the £3000 and a trip to Warrington in the next round. Mr Topp is quite tall and slim and his sandyish hair gives him a somewhat bland appearance from a distance. He seemed to communicate pretty well - with occasional smiles - in a game that was always comfortable for him and generally well handled. The football might, as he suggested, be better in Lancashire - I doubt if he feels the same about the weather! |
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| Jim Carr Fan Club | Sunday, 8. October 2017, 17:44 Post #75 |
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Some kind soul at West Riding County FA has decided that for the sake of his health JCFC requires more exercise than would have been provided by a train ride to Fitzwilliam (for Hemsworth), so has ensured that the walk from Liversedge will be undertaken again on Tuesday!
Edited by Jim Carr Fan Club, Sunday, 8. October 2017, 17:45.
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