Sleepy1968 Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 15 hours ago, Major Isewater said: Max hasn’t had a problem with his kicking before, au contraire, I think it was just a bit of rustiness. Top keeper. Top bloke. It was noted during the RobinsTV commentary that Rotherham had reduced the size of their pitch. Not really an excuse, but if it was that small, maybe Max should have spent more time practicing kick outs befor ethe game so he could get his yardage right. (I did notice that kicks down the middle could easily make it to the opposition keeper.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted December 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 34 minutes ago, Sleepy1968 said: It was noted during the RobinsTV commentary that Rotherham had reduced the size of their pitch. Not really an excuse, but if it was that small, maybe Max should have spent more time practicing kick outs befor ethe game so he could get his yardage right. (I did notice that kicks down the middle could easily make it to the opposition keeper.) I didn’t think teams were allowed to change their pitch dimensions mid season, thought they submitted at the start of the season and that was it! I tweeted Toby during comms yesterday, and have just looked up the rules. I was right. Those years of playing Football Manager stood me in good stead. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fpcity Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 35 minutes ago, Davefevs said: I didn’t think teams were allowed to change their pitch dimensions mid season, thought they submitted at the start of the season and that was it! I tweeted Toby during comms yesterday, and have just looked up the rules. I was right. Those years of playing Football Manager stood me in good stead. I've always found it weird how pitches are allowed to be different sizes. Surely should be the same size. Any reason why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 4 minutes ago, paul_fox said: I've always found it weird how pitches are allowed to be different sizes. Surely should be the same size. Any reason why? Might be historic where you could only fit a smaller pitch into a cramped stadium? Just a guess though! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted December 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 5 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: Might be historic where you could only fit a smaller pitch into a cramped stadium? Just a guess though! My logic too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 42 minutes ago, paul_fox said: I've always found it weird how pitches are allowed to be different sizes. Surely should be the same size. Any reason why? 37 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: Might be historic where you could only fit a smaller pitch into a cramped stadium? Just a guess though! 31 minutes ago, Davefevs said: My logic too. The original rules gave a maximum size for pitches, not sure if those weird Village size games had any impact on their thinking . That meant they could be anything "up too" (I've just checked the size) 100 x 200 yards. This is from an article on UEFA.com; Thus, the dimensions of the football pitch – decided in 1863 at the founding meeting of The Football Association – were set out in the first printed version of the complete Laws of the Game. In metric measurements, this means 183m by 91m. By any measure, this was an astonishingly loose regulation, allowing pitches to vary considerably in size. A subsequent amendment in 1897 stipulated that pitches should be 91–119m long and 46–91m wide, albeit with greater precision required for international matches (101–110m long and 64–73m wide). Today, the regulations governing UEFA's competitions allow for fewer surprises, with pitches required to be 100–105m long and 64–68m wide. This ensures – no pun intended – a more level playing field. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walshy Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 Didn't Lee Johnson reduce the width of our pitch one season? I wonder if Nige ever changed it back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 2 hours ago, Walshy said: Didn't Lee Johnson reduce the width of our pitch one season? I wonder if Nige ever changed it back It was changed back while the midget brained LJ was still here. 4 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 (edited) On 11/12/2022 at 15:40, paul_fox said: I've always found it weird how pitches are allowed to be different sizes. Surely should be the same size. Any reason why? To give places with limited space the maximum chance to play football. A pitch used to have to be 50 to 100 yards wide and 100 to 130 long, but can not be square. I’m not sure if that has changed at all in the past 25 years or so, I’m sure the Law Book does say. I believe there are rules about when you can change the size in a season. It’s not just a case of a bloke painting new lines. Edited December 13, 2022 by REDOXO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 I reckon we should reduce the size of the pitch DURING the game. If we're defending a First-Half lead, come back on to a 40 yard by 40 yard playing surface and pack the box. C'mon groundsman. Surely with new technology this is an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 7 hours ago, Red-Robbo said: I reckon we should reduce the size of the pitch DURING the game. If we're defending a First-Half lead, come back on to a 40 yard by 40 yard playing surface and pack the box. C'mon groundsman. Surely with new technology this is an option. Well, they already use drop in pitches in cricket so......................................... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelton Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 Remember when people used to swear that Wembley had the biggest playing area but we knew that Ashton Gate (and Maine Road) were bigger. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheese Posted December 15, 2022 Report Share Posted December 15, 2022 On 11/12/2022 at 16:28, 1960maaan said: The original rules gave a maximum size for pitches, not sure if those weird Village size games had any impact on their thinking . That meant they could be anything "up too" (I've just checked the size) 100 x 200 yards. This is from an article on UEFA.com; Thus, the dimensions of the football pitch – decided in 1863 at the founding meeting of The Football Association – were set out in the first printed version of the complete Laws of the Game. In metric measurements, this means 183m by 91m. By any measure, this was an astonishingly loose regulation, allowing pitches to vary considerably in size. A subsequent amendment in 1897 stipulated that pitches should be 91–119m long and 46–91m wide, albeit with greater precision required for international matches (101–110m long and 64–73m wide). Today, the regulations governing UEFA's competitions allow for fewer surprises, with pitches required to be 100–105m long and 64–68m wide. This ensures – no pun intended – a more level playing field. Isn't there a rule on grass length too? I'm sure I heard LJ say it had to be between 5cm and 7.5 cm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted December 15, 2022 Report Share Posted December 15, 2022 On 11/12/2022 at 15:03, Davefevs said: I didn’t think teams were allowed to change their pitch dimensions mid season, thought they submitted at the start of the season and that was it! I tweeted Toby during comms yesterday, and have just looked up the rules. I was right. Those years of playing Football Manager stood me in good stead. If that is a screenshot of the official rules, it would mean you could have a pitch any length you like as there are two maximums and no minimums. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted December 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2022 13 minutes ago, CrackingCheeseGromit said: If that is a screenshot of the official rules, it would mean you could have a pitch any length you like as there are two maximums and no minimums. Yep it is…good spot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted December 15, 2022 Report Share Posted December 15, 2022 2 hours ago, CrackingCheeseGromit said: If that is a screenshot of the official rules, it would mean you could have a pitch any length you like as there are two maximums and no minimums. Ha, good one. Any length you like under the lower maximum most probably Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted December 26, 2022 Report Share Posted December 26, 2022 Got to be dropped for Thursday. Two games in a row his indecision has cost us. First goal was 100% on him today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted December 26, 2022 Report Share Posted December 26, 2022 Harsh if you are just dropping him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted December 26, 2022 Report Share Posted December 26, 2022 Just now, Super said: Harsh if you are just dropping him. You could drop 7-8 of them tbf but an indecisive keeper is really bad news and you can’t concede such a simple goal as that when all you have to do is run 5 yards forward and collect a pass that had too much on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton_fan Posted December 26, 2022 Report Share Posted December 26, 2022 I think Max has been pretty good since his return, would rather have him than Bents, Max commands his area better 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted December 26, 2022 Report Share Posted December 26, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, ashton_fan said: I think Max has been pretty good since his return, would rather have him than Bents, Max commands his area better He’s been good until the last two games where he has cost us goals. Edited December 26, 2022 by Numero Uno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted December 26, 2022 Report Share Posted December 26, 2022 He looks like Steve Phillips, he flaps like Steve Phillips, he kicks like Steve Phillips and he’s a very good shot stopper like Steve Phillips. Hopefully he’s not a gas *** like Steve Phillips. Has anyone seen them at the same time? I’m suspicious. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted December 26, 2022 Report Share Posted December 26, 2022 22 minutes ago, Numero Uno said: Got to be dropped for Thursday. Two games in a row his indecision has cost us. First goal was 100% on him today. Think the second one was too. You could argue Tanner (I think it was Tanner) was at fault too but the keeper has to communicate who is dealing with the ball. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted December 26, 2022 Report Share Posted December 26, 2022 He’s not a number one championship GK. if he’s our number 1 next season & we’re in this position I’ll be worried. Solid ish, but there’s a reason he is where he is 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carey 6 Posted December 26, 2022 Report Share Posted December 26, 2022 Bentley must come back into the side. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted December 26, 2022 Report Share Posted December 26, 2022 25 minutes ago, Numero Uno said: Got to be dropped for Thursday. Two games in a row his indecision has cost us. First goal was 100% on him today. It was & he also made a brilliant save first half too. Real mixed afternoon for him. Be very surprised if he’s dropped for Millwall, we’re obviously trying to ease Bentley out & on the basis of the Lincoln game it would be a gamble to start with Bajic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aipearcey Posted December 26, 2022 Report Share Posted December 26, 2022 3 minutes ago, GrahamC said: It was & he also made a brilliant save first half too. Real mixed afternoon for him. Be very surprised if he’s dropped for Millwall, we’re obviously trying to ease Bentley out & on the basis of the Lincoln game it would be a gamble to start with Bajic. It was only a brilliant stop because there wasn’t a West Brom player to tap it in. Otherwise he got a good hand to it but put it straight out into the middle of our six yard box 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted December 26, 2022 Report Share Posted December 26, 2022 20 minutes ago, GrahamC said: It was & he also made a brilliant save first half too. Real mixed afternoon for him. Be very surprised if he’s dropped for Millwall, we’re obviously trying to ease Bentley out & on the basis of the Lincoln game it would be a gamble to start with Bajic. All keepers at this level have a brilliant save in them. It’s their ability to not makes mistakes that makes them stand out. There’s a mistake in Max more than most at this level. He’s young and so time is on his side, but that doesn’t make him faultless and I’d certainly rather have Bentley. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted December 26, 2022 Report Share Posted December 26, 2022 City didn’t lose today because of max o Leary , it’s deeper than that same as the Andy king centre back story again it’s deeper than that 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted December 26, 2022 Report Share Posted December 26, 2022 Just now, redkev said: City didn’t lose today because of max o Leary , it’s deeper than that same as the Andy king centre back story again it’s deeper than that I dunno… a better keeper comes for the first and catches the second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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