arrytheb

I've already said its not about a goal kick, it's about a missed handball. The goalkick is pretty irrelevant in terms of whether var should have been involved. 

And I made no reference to arms being behind his back, they could very easily be besides him as the other 2 players do. 

Have a great week 

Genuine question to all those criticising VAR on the offside.  

If that was us instead of Man U, and Coventry had the goal (correctly) ruled out for offside, would you be coming on here complaining or would you be saying it's the correct decision ? 

It's an absolute shame for them, and would have been a brilliant ending, but it was offside, and it's pretty irrelevant whether its 5mm or 5m offside. Same as if the ball is or isn't over the line. 1mm or 1m is the same outcome 

I hate VAR, wish it was never brought in. But surely people can't moan when the decision is as factually correct as it can be?? 

Just now, Three Lions said:

Looking at Bissakas arm positions their? I'm not gospel their natural. VAR has a look at it and evaluates if its a clear and obvious error and if it is not the on fleld decision stands and thats what they went with. 

When you jump you are allowed to use your arms and using your arms is natural so Grealish's arms moving when he is jumping thats natural and the ball striking a natural arm position for that specific situation = No offence. VAR isnt there to look at goal kicks and thats where the refs on filed decision stands again.  

Grealish arm 100% isn't in a natural position when jumping in a wall. I know that's my opinion but nothing will change that. I've done it 100s of times and I've never stuck my arm out. Because there is literally no need to do it unless trying to make yourself 'bigger'.

Plus the referee did make an obvious error as he said (through actions) that the ball didn't strike anything on the way through. That is factually incorrect. The VAR should have said, hang on a sec, you've given a goal kick as you didn't think it hit anything, it did, it hit an arm. Probably best to take a look just so you can make the decision based on facts. It's not about the corner/goal kick. The ref didn't decide it shouldn't be handball because his arm was in a natural position. He just didn't see it was handball. That is a clear and obvious error.

I don't necessarily think the AWB decision is wrong in isolation. And certainly wouldn't expect VAR to overturn as seeing the reply I certainly wouldn't. But it definitely wasn't as obvious as the Grealish one. 

Nope

On 21/04/2024 at 12:30, Three Lions said:

Forget about City v Huddersfield look at each situation and that was miles off look at each incident as unique chuck the law at each incident. You can have your arms out to the side of you if its natural in the laws of the game. Is Grealish making himself unnaturally bigger for what he is doing? Grealish is jumping arms move when you jump. Dont think the ref is miles out and for it to be reviewed it should not be marginal. I dont think it was a penalty too marginal not convinced that is a unnatural position. 

Wait, so you agree Grealish shouldn't have been a penalty but Wan Bissaka should?

Grealish who was stood 10 yards away, with the shot starting from a 'stopped' position so no instinct reaction. When stood in a wall, the arms really really do not need to come out to the side. 

And to make the VAR decision worse, the fact a goal kick was given, the ref clearly thought the ball didn't hit anything on the way through, with is factually incorrect. On that basis they should, at the very least, inform the ref that ball has hit an arm on its way through, which you must have missed, so probably worth just taking another look. 

Absolutely terrible use of the VAR process. At least let the ref know it's hit an arm so he can then make a decision based on what actually happened rather than what he missed. 

Hi Jerry,

With the legacy number initiative just released, I have a relative who's pictured (Billy Pocock 219 - year 1919) which our family hasn't seen before. Do you know if there is anyway I can get a copy of this rather than just a screenshot? And any other photos of him the club may have? 

Thanks.

On 15/03/2024 at 23:03, Hamdon Mart said:

Must admit I'm quite heavily involved with a club at risk of going down and we don't really have any idea as to how many are going down. I think it's hardly a big gamble to say Bishop Sutton and Cheddar will be the bottom two & if I were them, which I'm not, I'd be planning for next season at a step down. My side, Hengrove, are third bottom but have the other four teams in the bottom five to play still so our fate is in our hands........

I've spoken with you a few times when you've dropped the programmes for us at Cadbury and always admired your honesty when talking of Hengrove and their 'limitations' (I mean that in a respectful manner). I think you'll be okay this season but will be tight finish for a few teams. 

If we're honest, everyone is stuck with guessing what the FA/leagues will do and whilst I'd expect at least 2 to go down, I guess there could be a good number of changes next season with the rumours you've heard. I still maintain that with the Prem division having at least the same amount of Cornish teams next season, it'll make for an interesting set of play off fixtures

10 hours ago, Carey 6 said:

 

Anyone have any idea if they’re looking to restructure the leagues at the end of this season or have talks failed again? 

I don't think they are mate. Been very quiet on it and Div 1 are definitely* relegating 3 teams. That doesn't seem to me like they'll be losing 5 out of Div 1 but then restructuring steps 5 and 6. Plus you'd normally have loads of strong rumours from some good 'in the know' people by now. 

Could end up having all 4 teams in Div 1 play off trying to lose

Let's not make anyone a scapegoat eh!? 

6 minutes ago, spudski said:

That should be crayoned on t shirts with club badge on, and sold in shop...or given away with STs

'Hi can we have some shirts made up for stocking in club shop please' 

'Yeah how many?'

'Dunno, 1 of each size should probably be enough for now' 

Hi Jerry,

With the legacy number initiative just released, I have a relative who's pictured (Billy Pocock 219 -  year 1919) which our family hasn't seen before. Do you know if there is anyway I can get a copy of this rather than just a screenshot? And any other photos of him the club may have? 

Thanks.

Showing as 2 tickets left in the whole ground ?!

On 04/12/2023 at 23:26, MattWSM said:

Jay Murrays Bridgwater,?

Yep

3 hours ago, Carey 6 said:

Llewy been given the managers job mate!

Pearsey was always on borrowed time as soon as Llewellyn went in as assistant. The 2 statements they've put out are embarrassing 

2 hours ago, petehinton said:

With no City this weekend, timely reminder to get out somewhere local for your footy fix this weekend. 
 

Weston at home in their Fa Cup qualifying campaign. Clevedon at home in the league in a very winnable game to hopefully continue a really successful start to the season - will be heading down to that one myself. 
 

Brislington, Hallen, Portishead, Cribbs all at home too

And Cadbury Heath

I see a Liverpool and a Man City player pulled out of England duty today. Sure it's fully legitimate and they won't be available 1st game back after international break. 

3 hours ago, redsince82 said:

should be a good turn out on BH Monday to see a few legends of City and Rovers vs a select 11 of past Cadbury Heath players. It'll be worth watching if just to give Holloway a bit of stick in the away dugout 

Just a heads up, cash only. Not quite with the modern world to have card machines

If anyone is interested

3 hours ago, 22A said:

Here's today's scores; https://www.thefa.com/competitions/thefacup/qualifying-rounds but they're not in any order.

Mango won 2-0 at home, BMF had a 3-2 away win, Cribbs a 3-1  home win, Roman Glass a 1-1away draw. Clevedon a 2-1 home win, Flackwell Heath a 3-0 away win.

Oldland and Shepton Mallet both had 2-2 home draws and Paulton a 5-1 home win. Brislington and Street both lost 1-0 at home and Wells a 2-1 home defeat. Bishops Cleeve drew 3-3 with Thornbury.

Street beat Millbrook 9-1

20 minutes ago, redsince82 said:

On August Bank Holiday (28th) Cadbury Heath Fc will be hosting a memorial game at 3pm in memory and celebration of thier late president Terry Mitchell who was a stalwart for many many years and who sadly passed away recently. A cadbury heath legends team will be pitting their wits against a team made up of former city and rovers legends who will be managed by Terry's son in law, Mr Ian Holloway (booo hiss!) More details to follow. 

I did not know Holloway was Terry's SiL until now. But explains why he was chosen to open the old changing rooms when they were built

1 hour ago, Port Said Red said:

I thought raising your hands to an opponent was a red card anyway, whether you were grabbing their shirt or not?

Below the shoulders 'should' be a yellow, above 'should' be a red. 

Obviously if you punch someone below the shoulders it's likely to be classed as violent conduct and a red

The Marc Bircham one I thought was brilliant 

Read this the other day, very good article. 

I think media can do a lot more to help officials.

The dissecting of each decision, slowed, in lots of angles (and sometimes some weird VR format), discussed in 24 hour programming,  allows fans to see that a player was 2cms onside/offside (less so with VAR in top division), or there was the slightest bit of contact etc. I also think, if they're sticking with it, officials should be asked by VAR, 'did you see xxxxx or did you miss it so couldn't make a decision '. Therefore give them ability to review on screen but without guidance of 'I think you've made a mistake'. And don't slow thinks down with exception of freeze frame if needing to check where contact occurred. 

I enjoy the debate around decisions, but I don't feel they should be forensically dissected just to provoke emotions. 

I also feel, and I think it's mentioned in this article, VAR has given officials the option to not make a decision as it can be reviewed again. I'm not sure that's what it should be used for. Make the decision you feel is correct and then if VAR wants to intervene then deal with that if necessary.

I've always said I would prefer technology to be used for factual decisions only and let officials make the decisions. 

Rant over

4 hours ago, Rossi the Robin said:

Always makes me laugh

That's about the same picture quality as the matches in sky red button