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       Re: David Webb, Crewe v Northampton
   DIR By: Ref95
       Date: August 21, 2022, 12:26 pm
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       > I don't think it can be that commonplace that an experienced
       SG referee visits a L2 ground and ends up incurring the wrath of
       both sets of fans, players and managers, but that is exactly
       what David Webb did at Crewe this afternoon.
       >
       > The first half was good entertainment, and certainly better
       than we ever had in L1 at Gresty Road last season. However,
       Crewe's two goals were mired in controversy, in particular a
       seemingly-obvious foul on a Northampton player in the build-up
       to a spectacular first goal which David waved away. The second
       goal looked as though it may have gone out for a goal kick
       beforehand or been offside, but as AR James Wilson was right in
       line, protests were more muted. To their credit, Northampton hit
       straight back, half time 2-1.
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       > If the 1st half was entertaining, the 2nd half was feisty as
       Northampton pressed continuously and a gusty wind didn't help
       either side. David erred on the side of leniency which was
       probably not a good thing in the circumstances. However, as the
       game moved into added time, it looked as though Crewe had done
       enough to claim an undeserved three points. However the real
       controversy was still to come as six minutes were added when 4-5
       were probably enough, and the clock had passed the six minutes
       when Northampton earned three quick-fire corners. David seemed
       to want to blow for time but then allowed all three to be taken,
       and yes, you've guessed it, Northampton scored direct from the
       third corner. David's final whistle came immediately after Crewe
       kicked off, it seemed almost apologetic and was greeted with a
       chorus of boos from all round the ground and an unedifying
       spectacle in the centre circle. The draw was deserved but not in
       this way. And the BBC have reported that the goal was scored
       after '90+7', thus giving new meaning to 'a minimum of six
       minutes'.
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       > Who was it who said just a couple of weeks ago on RTR that
       referees should blow for time after awarding corners if time is
       up? I hope the message may get through to Mr Webb who has always
       seemed to me to be one of the better SG2 referees. An afternoon
       to remember but not for the right reasons!
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       Seems very harsh to complain about a goal scored in 90+7. A
       minimum of 6 minutes were added on, there were 2 cautions within
       those 6, plus as you stated at least 3 corners so I think adding
       on an extra minute would be entirely justified. Unfortunate for
       Crewe they couldn’t hang on, but not Webb’s fault.
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