PopePiusX Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 The Wiltord goal is a very good example of why the rule should be changed to reflect how it is already described in the summary page that has been posted a few times in this thread - i.e. he should be offside if he "gains an advantage". Definitely a loophole! There was an instructional video that went out to referees around the time which explicitly pointed out that incidents like this were NOT offside. Andy Townsend was completely baffled by it, so decided they'd be using his own laws instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG D Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Let's be honest they are guessing most of the time. There job is to look at two different players at the same time. Assuming he was watching the player passing the ball this is probably the first look he had at Vydra. I don't see how he didn't raise the flag (apart frm the fact he was sh ite all afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sheff Owl Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 There isn't even any point trying to debate/argue with people because what they say is correct and that's it. Stuart Gray say's it was offside like most fans, you only had to look how crazy the fans went, especially the ones level on both the south and north stand. But you know the majority is wrong and the minority is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopePiusX Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I'm glad you didn't try to say exactly what was right or wrong there because that would have completely undermined your post. Phew, lucky escape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sheff Owl Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Well...infact can't be arsed. Lucy escape there. Phew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JonTheOwl66 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 It was onside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG D Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Reyt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richowl Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Assuming he was watching the player passing the ball this is probably the first look he had at Vydra. I don't see how he didn't raise the flag (apart frm the fact he was sh ite all afternoon. image.jpg horrendous defending. I've seen better on the park on sunday. is that mattock 'marking' Vydra? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrie Madden Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 There isn't even any point trying to debate/argue with people because what they say is correct and that's it. Stuart Gray say's it was offside like most fans, you only had to look how crazy the fans went, especially the ones level on both the south and north stand. But you know the majority is wrong and the minority is correct. I was inline and everyone around me said Vydra was miles offside i said i wasn't sure and if he was it was going to be marginal i don't think Vydra was offside from the replays i've seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richowl Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I was inline and everyone around me said Vydra was miles offside i said i wasn't sure and if he was it was going to be marginal i don't think Vydra was offside from the replays i've seen Vydra wasn't offside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG D Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Vydra was offside, just but off all the same. I've yet to see a pic where he's shown to be just on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMortimer Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 (edited) There isn't even any point trying to debate/argue with people because what they say is correct and that's it. Stuart Gray say's it was offside like most fans, you only had to look how crazy the fans went, especially the ones level on both the south and north stand. But you know the majority is wrong and the minority is correct. It's not my fault if you, and Stuart Gray, don't understand it. And I'll say that again just in case there's any doubt. If he's referring to Ighalo he is WRONG. There is a video on YouTube clearly explaining the law, FIFA's text itself has been reproduced, reference to an instructional video to referees and we even have four real world examples now of the rule in action (and in two of them the defenders don't complain as far as I can tell). But what use is the actual rule when all you need is a few thousand biased observers? They MUST be right mustn't they? You keep putting your fingers in your ears and singing "la la la la" if it makes you feel better. Edited October 20, 2014 by DJMortimer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelowl Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Vydra was offside, just but off all the same. I've yet to see a pic where he's shown to be just on. anyone looking at the still picture thinking otherwise is applying subjectivity in favour of the attackers it is totally understandable that the linesman (who has one look whilst trying to keep the moment of forward strike in his eye too) let it go I just wish we'd get such decisions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richowl Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Vydra was offside, just but off all the same. I've yet to see a pic where he's shown to be just on. there's one in this thread somewhere. the one where is leg is 'offside' (not offside). freeze frames can be VERY deceiving. Vydra was running at full pelt from his own half/behind play & having watched the replay numerous times he timed his run to perfection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marconi Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 (edited) Different rules then, diabolical refereeing. Edited October 20, 2014 by marconi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMortimer Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Different rules then, diabolical refereeing. Even though it denied Leeds the title? I'd say the referee was a visionary who was 30 years ahead of his time and he did the decent thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marconi Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Even though it denied Leeds the title? I'd say the referee was a visionary who was 30 years ahead of his time and he did the decent thing. St John's Ambulance man looks pleased too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian joicey Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Closer than I thought but it's definitely off. where is liam palmer ??????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopePiusX Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 where is liam palmer ??????? Twin Peaks sequel needs a little work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharrowowl Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Miles off. Get over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now