Linesman Craig

[BigAl&Toby]

Last night and the other week. Dug out side.

In the week where one linesman’s elbow connects with Robertson’s face I thought this was worth a mention….

The other week Craig did or didn’t flag an offside in the first half - I’m 56 and my memory for important facts is failing me.

Second half and he’s checking the giving the net a cursory check.

******* hell Craig. You got that one wrong. He was offside.

He of course was in line. Our perfect view from behind the goal told us otherwise.

Craig, with his hand over his microphone, turns towards us, smiles and says “Nigel’s watched it back and said I was right”.

Nice to see. An official who’s human. And engages.

Last night he runs towards the South Stand. He’s smiling and looking. For us. He spies us - well he would. We’re standing up, calling to him and waving our elbows.

Craig. Craig. Keep thy elbows in.

He gives the net a cursory check, looks across, smiles and then goes about his business.

Rare. An official who’s human.

We like Craig.

[Port Said Red]

12 minutes ago, BigAl&Toby said:

Last night and the other week. Dug out side.

In the week where one linesman’s elbow connects with Robertson’s face I thought this was worth a mention….

The other week Craig did or didn’t flag an offside in the first half - I’m 56 and my memory for important facts is failing me.

Second half and he’s checking the giving the net a cursory check.

******* hell Craig. You got that one wrong. He was offside.

He of course was in line. Our perfect view from behind the goal told us otherwise.

Craig, with his hand over his microphone, turns towards us, smiles and says “Nigel’s watched it back and said I was right”.

Nice to see. An official who’s human. And engages.

Last night he runs towards the South Stand. He’s smiling and looking. For us. He spies us - well he would. We’re standing up, calling to him and waving our elbows.

Craig. Craig. Keep thy elbows in.

He gives the net a cursory check, looks across, smiles and then goes about his business.

Rare. An official who’s human.

We like Craig.

For now.

[Davefevs]

Condensed version ala @BigTone - crackpot official talks to human-sized Robin!

[CiderJar]

 

 

[Port Said Red]

1 hour ago, CiderJar said:

 

 

Some right hand that, you could hear it clearly. 

[Open End Numb Legs]

Not helped that the unconscious spectator, having fallen somewhat conveniently into something like the recovery position, is pushed onto his back where they could easily swallow their tongue and suffocate.

[Sir Geoff]

On 11/04/2023 at 07:02, BigAl&Toby said:

Last night and the other week. Dug out side.

In the week where one linesman’s elbow connects with Robertson’s face I thought this was worth a mention….

The other week Craig did or didn’t flag an offside in the first half - I’m 56 and my memory for important facts is failing me.

Second half and he’s checking the giving the net a cursory check.

******* hell Craig. You got that one wrong. He was offside.

He of course was in line. Our perfect view from behind the goal told us otherwise.

Craig, with his hand over his microphone, turns towards us, smiles and says “Nigel’s watched it back and said I was right”.

Nice to see. An official who’s human. And engages.

Last night he runs towards the South Stand. He’s smiling and looking. For us. He spies us - well he would. We’re standing up, calling to him and waving our elbows.

Craig. Craig. Keep thy elbows in.

He gives the net a cursory check, looks across, smiles and then goes about his business.

Rare. An official who’s human.

We like Craig.

I noticed that interaction and wondered what he said as he smiled and ran off. Fwiw I looked straight at the linesman during the incident in question and he looked miles behind play. I sit higher up than you in SS so had a better view of it.