Mr Popodopolous Posted January 21, 2023 Report Share Posted January 21, 2023 4 minutes ago, Ian M said: As long as we don't go down we may as well take the record. Always handy to have a hard luck story in your back pocket. Was thinking just that, we're getting closer. In the top few, let's go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted January 21, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted January 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Was thinking just that, we're getting closer. In the top few, let's go for it! If we get to 72 games or something and some ref gives us a late pen at 2-0 up, I'm giving him pelters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 What odds are bookies offering on us beating P Vale's record and how many championship referees have already had a punt ?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 So Nige had a chat with the Ref, he cleared up the reason for no Pen yesterday I’m more disappointed with the penalty shout that’s not given when Nahki Wells is tackled from behind in the fashion that he is. The explanation is 'minimal football contact', whatever that means. "'Minimal football contact', what does that mean? No idea. Got no idea what they were talking about and so another week goes past where we have a shout that if it went against us, I wouldn’t argue against it "If that was against us, I wouldn’t be arguing with that. But there you go, that’s what we have to put up with every week I’m afraid.” I don't think any fans get angry any more, shrug and gets on with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never to the dark side Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 from the bible Genesis 19:26 in whch it states "don't look back" or you will turn into a pillare of salt. Do you always notice how the refs always turn their backs on a penalty shout for Bristol City? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 9 minutes ago, Never to the dark side said: Do you always notice how the refs always turn their backs on a penalty shout for Bristol City? When City do eventually get a penalty awarded - it’ll probably be two in one game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 20 minutes ago, Never to the dark side said: from the bible Genesis 19:26 in whch it states "don't look back" or you will turn into a pillare of salt. Do you always notice how the refs always turn their backs on a penalty shout for Bristol City? Such is our Lot (‘s wife) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 Like buses and if two of them turned up we would probably miss them, if they do turn into a pillar of salt, its because we been peppering them with appeals,. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbie Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 Who would be our penalty taker? It’s been that long, I have no clue? Wells? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 Just now, Bobbie said: Who would be our penalty taker? It’s been that long, I have no clue? Wells? Don’t know. They’ve probably not been born yet. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_bristol Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 Never heard the phrase “minimum football contact” before, perhaps the ref and his assistants put their heads together after the game and came up with it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 1 hour ago, 1960maaan said: So Nige had a chat with the Ref, he cleared up the reason for no Pen yesterday I’m more disappointed with the penalty shout that’s not given when Nahki Wells is tackled from behind in the fashion that he is. The explanation is 'minimal football contact', whatever that means. "'Minimal football contact', what does that mean? No idea. Got no idea what they were talking about and so another week goes past where we have a shout that if it went against us, I wouldn’t argue against it "If that was against us, I wouldn’t be arguing with that. But there you go, that’s what we have to put up with every week I’m afraid.” I don't think any fans get angry any more, shrug and gets on with it. I thought Tim Robinson was poor yesterday, let Brereton Diaz in particular get away with a lot of pushing & yet again denied us a clear penalty. Got the offside right & it was as clear a second yellow as it could be, but another poor referee in BS3. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 I thought, in normal circumstances, playing for any other team, that if Semenyo had gone down when he was pushed from behind it would have been a penalty. But he stayed on his feet and hit the side netting when off balance. I wonder if the players have decided they can't expect penalties so are staying on their feet when they should go down? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kit Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 It wouldn't have though as the ref was consistent in not giving any fouls for pushes anywhere to the point that players were taking the piss as three game went on. But it was a pretty clear foul, for the pen shout, he had to go through both of Well's legs to get to the ball which is a foul. It is getting ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 The challenge on Wells yesterday: outside the box this would 99% of times be awarded as a free kick. So it should have been a penalty. For me, the referee was inconsistent in his interpretation and application of the laws of the game around contact. As others have alluded to, he allowed Brereton Diaz a lot more wriggle room than others on the pitch with regards to pushing and grappling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 Having seen it back again this morning, Wharton went through the back of Wells to get the ball. It’s more of penalty than I thought it was from the Lansdown Stand yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Robbored said: When City do eventually get a penalty awarded - it’ll probably be two in one game. How can a penalty be two? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaverface Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 "Minimum football contact". Surely a foul can still be committed by touching the ball first/same time as going through a player? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 Just watching the football league highlights from yesterday. Shrewsbury player converted his 6th penalty of the season. What have we had 8 in 5 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: Just watching the football league highlights from yesterday. Shrewsbury player converted his 6th penalty of the season. What have we had 8 in 5 years. 8 in 5 years? Geeze didn't know it was that bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 Just now, Kodjias Wrist said: 8 in 5 years? Geeze didn't know it was that bad. Could be wrong KW. But thought I read it somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antman Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 26 minutes ago, tin said: Having seen it back again this morning, Wharton went through the back of Wells to get the ball. It’s more of penalty than I thought it was from the Lansdown Stand yesterday. where are you seeing it? the Sky Sports highlights are so short as to be meaningless. I also wanted to see Bells offside. ta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 Its funny that the 2nd yellow for Blackburns defender was a softer challenge, and probably less contact than the Wells penalty incident. Just seems when we get in the box fouls don't count. Shouldn't matter where it is on the pitch. Anyway, you just know when we do get a penalty it will probably be the softest challenge going, or a handball that wasn't a handball and whoever takes it will sky it over the bar. There is no way we are scoring this penalty, its destined to go viral on twitter after all the media attention we've brought to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 5 minutes ago, Antman said: where are you seeing it? the Sky Sports highlights are so short as to be meaningless. I also wanted to see Bells offside. ta. It's a Pen and he's offside, though might be tight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 When we do finally get one would you want to be the player who takes it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_bristol Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 Search for “minimal football contact” on DuckDuckGo and the first search results are various media outlets quoting Nige’s interview. The ref is talking bollocks, he’s just made it up and lied to NP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 On 24/12/2022 at 20:17, JackiDziekanowski said: Just knocked this up quickly for those, who like me can't believe the stat.... Surely this will guarantee a Penalty on Boxing Day! https://bristolcitypenalty.co.uk/ I thought it was worth bringing this forward in the thread to save everyone scrolling back through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 33 minutes ago, Negan said: Its funny that the 2nd yellow for Blackburns defender was a softer challenge, and probably less contact than the Wells penalty incident. Just seems when we get in the box fouls don't count. Shouldn't matter where it is on the pitch. Anyway, you just know when we do get a penalty it will probably be the softest challenge going, or a handball that wasn't a handball and whoever takes it will sky it over the bar. There is no way we are scoring this penalty, its destined to go viral on twitter after all the media attention we've brought to it. Also you just know that had the challenge on Wells (that led to the sending off) happened inside the penalty area, then the referee would not have blown for a foul, let alone yellow carded the defender! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Always Believesham Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 This feels like the best place to post. I think we’ve surpassed our previous ridiculous run with yesterday’s game… outside of sitting in the stadium (in bewilderment) I find this unfortunate run fascinating - and it’s not the first time we’ve been here. In 2003-04 we went a whole season without a penalty in the league, (we were awarded one on the League Cup R1 August 13th at H to Swansea). The last one in the league for a long time was home to Cardiff match 44 in April 2003. The real kick in the teeth was that we lost the 2003/04 play-off final, to a penalty. 2004-05, Match number 10, we’re awarded a penalty at home to Huddersfield. I think we had simultaneously gone 62 games in the league and 62 games in all competitions without a penalty. I remember once we’d gone through 55 or 56 games it was a point of note that we had gone 5,000 minutes without a penalty. It wasn’t headline worthy but incredibly frustrating as a fan. See you all again in 20 years? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 I can’t seem to find highlights of the Wells shout? It’s one of those fouls that if a defender runs back into his own corner and the attacker lays a finger, the defender drops to the floor and the ref blows every single time. I can’t ducking stand those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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