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       #Post#: 58194--------------------------------------------------
       Michael Oliver> Villa v Leeds
   DIR By: Adam
       Date: January 13, 2023, 2:59 pm
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       Lots of niggle in the game and Oliver has dealt with it quite
       well. Flashpoints at end of half with a disallowed call for
       offside which was very tight and an excellent call by Bennett.
       Also a scuffle on the near sideline between Cooper and Buendia
       was quickly dealt with as well by Oliver/Burt.
       Job well done!
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       Re: Oliver> Villa v Leeds
   DIR By: guest308
       Date: January 13, 2023, 2:59 pm
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       I assume you mean Michael Oliver ?
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       Re: M.Oliver> Villa v Leeds
   DIR By: UmpireIan49
       Date: January 13, 2023, 3:08 pm
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       Not been the easiest game to referee. Oliver is trying to let it
       flow and that’s of course commendable, but the players aren’t
       making it easy for him.
       Mind you, his standing in the game and the respect in which he’s
       held certainly helps when it’s a tough, physical game like this.
       Good on field call to disallow the Leeds goal, very tight but
       correct and backed up by VAR Andy Madley.
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       Re: Oliver> Villa v Leeds
   DIR By: ajb95
       Date: January 13, 2023, 3:31 pm
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       Penalty for Leeds denied?
       #Post#: 58202--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Oliver> Villa v Leeds
   DIR By: Ref Fan
       Date: January 13, 2023, 4:37 pm
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       An enjoyable game well controlled by Michael Oliver.  I was
       pleased to see he took the opportunity of a dead ball situation
       to caution Martinez and that he added nearly 2 minutes on top of
       the 6 that had been indicated at 90 minutes.  Liked the way he
       talked to the young Leeds player a couple of times when the lad
       got frustrated.
       Personally, I didn't think there was enough for a penalty for
       Leeds and their appeals didn't last long or were all that
       strong.
       The AR (Bennett?) will be disappointed that he wrongly flagged
       the second Villa goal offside although I think it was closer
       than Gary Neville suggested.  The earlier call to disallow a
       Leeds goal was excellent.
       #Post#: 58203--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Oliver> Villa v Leeds
   DIR By: jacksamuel21
       Date: January 13, 2023, 4:53 pm
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       Neville called the Rodrigo one very close (looked clearly off)
       yet the Buendia one clearly onside (which looked close)
       For an assistant referee as good as Simon Bennett, he will be
       disappointed having another offside decision overturned. He is
       usually so reliable.
       #Post#: 58204--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Oliver> Villa v Leeds
   DIR By: UmpireIan49
       Date: January 13, 2023, 4:58 pm
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       The second half was much more enjoyable to watch, with the
       players getting on with it a lot more and Oliver remaining
       largely anonymous.
       He has a pleasing man management style and he talks to players
       rather than lecturing them. This allows for fewer problems with
       dissent and the players acted a lot more sensibly in the second
       half.
       The time wasting was interesting to say the least and Michael
       Oliver added all the time that Martinez was taking at goal kicks
       and the like. So we had the fairest amount of time added on at
       the end but I still think, a la rugby union, there should be an
       independent timekeeper to add on time at the referee’s say so.
       Overall, Michael Oliver had a good game and used his personality
       and man management to control the game rather than using an oft
       used tactic by others of spraying cards around. The approach
       certainly worked after a frenzied first 45 minutes but he acted
       calmly and wisely and didn’t overreact to some players losing
       their heads.
       IMHO, Oliver is still our number 1 referee in England.
       #Post#: 58209--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Oliver> Villa v Leeds
   DIR By: MCPridz
       Date: January 13, 2023, 5:42 pm
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       --- Quote from: UmpireIan49 link ---
       >
       > The second half was much more enjoyable to watch, with the
       players getting on with it a lot more and Oliver remaining
       largely anonymous.
       >
       > He has a pleasing man management style and he talks to players
       rather than lecturing them. This allows for fewer problems with
       dissent and the players acted a lot more sensibly in the second
       half.
       >
       > The time wasting was interesting to say the least and Michael
       Oliver added all the time that Martinez was taking at goal kicks
       and the like. So we had the fairest amount of time added on at
       the end but I still think, a la rugby union, there should be an
       independent timekeeper to add on time at the referee’s say so.
       >
       > Overall, Michael Oliver had a good game and used his
       personality and man management to control the game rather than
       using an oft used tactic by others of spraying cards around. The
       approach certainly worked after a frenzied first 45 minutes but
       he acted calmly and wisely and didn’t overreact to some players
       losing their heads.
       >
       > IMHO, Oliver is still our number 1 referee in England.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       I'm surprised Olivier was appointed to this game this weekend
       considering there is a North London and Manchester Derby this
       weekend, but can see why he was as someone stated in a earlier
       post that Attwell lost control earlier in the season and it
       probably needed a Taylor or Olivier on this match, which was
       handled expertly by England's number 1 referee
       #Post#: 58211--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Oliver> Villa v Leeds
   DIR By: bruntyboy
       Date: January 13, 2023, 7:41 pm
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       --- Quote from: Ref Fan link ---
       >
       > An enjoyable game well controlled by Michael Oliver.  I was
       pleased to see he took the opportunity of a dead ball situation
       to caution Martinez and that he added nearly 2 minutes on top of
       the 6 that had been indicated at 90 minutes.  Liked the way he
       talked to the young Leeds player a couple of times when the lad
       got frustrated.
       >
       > Personally, I didn't think there was enough for a penalty for
       Leeds and their appeals didn't last long or were all that
       strong.
       >
       > The AR (Bennett?) will be disappointed that he wrongly flagged
       the second Villa goal offside although I think it was closer
       than Gary Neville suggested.  The earlier call to disallow a
       Leeds goal was excellent.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       How many times did it take before he cautioned Martinez for time
       wasting? Also I've noticed with Martinez that he very often when
       kicking out of hands that he appears to be outside the area when
       he lets go off the ball to kick it.
       #Post#: 58213--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Oliver> Villa v Leeds
   DIR By: Claretman
       Date: January 13, 2023, 8:22 pm
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       Top class performance by our no1 official, well respected,
       always in control, he is a joy to watch.
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