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       #Post#: 48521--------------------------------------------------
       Nottingham Forest vs. Sheffield United, Michael Oliver
   DIR By: Mikael W
       Date: May 17, 2022, 2:49 pm
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       Waiting for the many disagree button replies, but that was a
       ridiculous performance by one of our best referees in the 1H. It
       is understandably that he doesn't want to be liberal with yellow
       cards, but the amount of simply not (even) managed reckless
       and/or confrontation incidents was unbelievable. He was not at
       all in control of the players actions, exactly the kind of
       circus UEFA demanded that their referees produce in their club
       knockout stage. If Cooper had let his players enter the tunnel
       the same time as the Sheffield United players, I am sure there
       would have been a fight, no question. I hope the 2H is
       officiated differently!
       #Post#: 48523--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Nottingham Forest vs. Sheffield United, Michael Oliver
   DIR By: DublinRef
       Date: May 17, 2022, 3:12 pm
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       --- Quote from: Mikael W link ---
       >
       > Waiting for the many disagree button replies, but that was a
       ridiculous performance by one of our best referees in the 1H. It
       is understandably that he doesn't want to be liberal with yellow
       cards, but the amount of simply not (even) managed reckless
       and/or confrontation incidents was unbelievable. He was not at
       all in control of the players actions, exactly the kind of
       circus UEFA demanded that their referees produce in their club
       knockout stage. If Cooper had let his players enter the tunnel
       the same time as the Sheffield United players, I am sure there
       would have been a fight, no question. I hope the 2H is
       officiated differently!
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Not watching Mikael but if you have any clips that would be
       appreciated.
       #Post#: 48524--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Nottingham Forest vs. Sheffield United, Michael Oliver
   DIR By: Deanspen
       Date: May 17, 2022, 3:14 pm
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       Frankly puzzled that Michael got  the appointment. There is a
       tranche of officials that would really have benefited from this
       appointment but seemingly not considered worthy. How are we
       expected to really develop talent when our top referee gets the
       call. This just reinforces that there is a two class system ( at
       least). If I were one of the tranche I have in mind I would feel
       like a second class citizen. Perhaps the appointment gives us an
       insight into what the mindset is of those responsible for the
       appointments.
       #Post#: 48526--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Nottingham Forest vs. Sheffield United, Michael Oliver
   DIR By: Ashington46
       Date: May 17, 2022, 3:45 pm
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       What a joy to watch a football match without the sterility which
       abounnds in the Premier League.
       Tackles allowed, officials not conned by the current trend of
       players falling about all over the place. Heckingbottom acts
       like an idiot after the Forest player made no real attemot to
       catch a ball thrown to him for a throw in. All hell breaks
       loose, referee could have booked everyone involved but used
       common sense and booked Heckingbottom.
       If common sense had not prevailed it could easily have been a
       card fest. however, MO used his noggin and it all got sorted.
       Now for extra time.
       #Post#: 48527--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Nottingham Forest vs. Sheffield United, Michael Oliver
   DIR By: Bingo
       Date: May 17, 2022, 4:02 pm
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       More concerned the first goal wasn’t seen as offside.  Sheff Utd
       player clearly in line of site when stood offside
       #Post#: 48528--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Nottingham Forest vs. Sheffield United, Michael Oliver
   DIR By: ajb95
       Date: May 17, 2022, 4:22 pm
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       Don’t know what you’ve been watching. I think he’s been as usual
       excellent. Allowed the game to flow, stepped up when needed, not
       resorted to cards when he could have done, no KMI’s incredible
       fitness considering he had a big game on Sunday. Agree with
       ashington46.
       Can see why some would want a different ref on it but I think
       it’s the correct appointment!
       #Post#: 48529--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Nottingham Forest vs. Sheffield United, Michael Oliver
   DIR By: jacksamuel21
       Date: May 17, 2022, 4:37 pm
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       --- Quote from: ajb95 link ---
       >
       > Don’t know what you’ve been watching. I think he’s been as
       usual excellent. Allowed the game to flow, stepped up when
       needed, not resorted to cards when he could have done, no KMI’s
       incredible fitness considering he had a big game on Tuesday.
       Agree with ashington46.
       > Can see why some would want a different ref on it but I think
       it’s the correct appointment!
       >
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       Think you meant big game on Sunday. My concern is for Dan Cook
       his assistant who did 120 mins on Saturday, 120 today and has
       another game on Thursday, surely someone else should be
       appointed instead
       #Post#: 48531--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Nottingham Forest vs. Sheffield United, Michael Oliver
   DIR By: Ashington46
       Date: May 17, 2022, 4:41 pm
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       --- Quote from: Bingo link ---
       >
       > More concerned the first goal wasn’t seen as offside.  Sheff
       Utd player clearly in line of site when stood offside
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Two Forest players on or over the goal line after trying to stop
       the cross. He was well onside, even though he was in the line of
       sight.
       Was a good game to watch and Sheffield UNited will be kicking
       themselves. The silly shennanigans towards teh end of the first
       half really put Forest off their game in the second half. The
       Blades had plenty of chances but didn't take them.
       Well done to Forest and their keeper who triumphed in the
       penalty shoot out. As a neutral, that was a good watch.
       #Post#: 48532--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Nottingham Forest vs. Sheffield United, Michael Oliver
   DIR By: ex-ref
       Date: May 17, 2022, 4:44 pm
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       It's always easy to find fault if you look for it but MO's
       presence and unflustered demeanour contributed to a very good
       game of football. Players obviously respected him as there was
       no feigning of injuries or questionning of decisions. That is
       why the best referees get such games.
       #Post#: 48533--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Nottingham Forest vs. Sheffield United, Michael Oliver
   DIR By: Ref Fan
       Date: May 17, 2022, 4:45 pm
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       There was one foul in the first half that could well have been a
       YC rather than just a word from Oliver but I didn't sense from
       the tv coverage that things could get out of hand.  Can't blame
       the referee for that silly action on the touchline which led to
       a lot of pushing and shoving but was really just handbags.  I
       didn't see any punches thrown.
       The second half went without any notable incident - the usual
       tugging by both attackers and defenders a couple of times from
       corners and the YCs were all correct.
       Considering what was at stake, I felt it was a perfectly decent
       performance by the officials. It just didn't strike me as a game
       which needed yellow cards flashed around in that first half.
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