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Re: Pyramid Patrol 2018/19
DIR By: JCFC
Date: September 5, 2018, 2:34 am
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--- Quote from: JCFC link ---
> . I shall have another chance to risk North Eastern fare at a
replay on Tuesday, all being well.
>
--- End Quote ---
The fare in question was a perfectly acceptable bacon sandwich
at Ryhope for
Tuesday 4th September 2018
FA Cup Preliminary Round Replay
Sunderland RCA 2 v 3 Clitheroe
Neil Howlett ; Karl Barron, Paul Cooper?
The visiting chairman was present over an hour before the match;
unfortunately her team was not, the coach eventually arriving at
19.15. This meant a delayed start - the visitors initially
showing little urgency - which would endanger the chances of
making it back to the hotel in the event of extra time. It was
good to see the game get under way just ten minutes late.
For the third successive match JCFC was treated to an official
with a forces background. Had the FA Referees Department fallen
victim to a military coup? (For the benefit of our Scottish
friends, a military coup is not an Aberdeen-Angus with a machine
gun.) Or maybe just coincidence.
Mindful, perhaps, of the apparently tempestuous end of the first
match, Mr Howlett was quick - and correct - to show a yellow
card to the home defender who comprehensively wiped out a
Clitheroe attacker on 8 minutes, adding a word to a player from
each side a minute later. RCA were playing down the pronounced
slope and doing the bulk of the attacking in a fast-moving game,
but their best chance was pushed to safety by the keeper. There
were some rugged challenges, Mr Howlett assessing them well. RCA
hit the post with a fierce free-kick, then a Clitheroe shot was
blocked at the other end. The Clitheroe number 4 received a
yellow on 34 minutes for trying to impede a breaking attacker -
a good spot, if possibly a shade harsh.The home side's pressure
finally told with a goal two minutes later. There was a mystery
yellow card shown to the Clitheroe bench - the guess being that
the number 9 had left the field without permission prior to
being substituted, but he may have compounded this by something
said. An excellent, if ultimately unsuccessful, advantage
attempt drew plaudits from the fans.
Mr Howlett was close to an early tangle with a player on the
ground when a Clitheroe man seemed to engage in practice for
Strictly and he must have decided that the footwork was an
attempt to free himself. Others were less certain.Playing
downhill, Clitheroe did much more attacking, equalising on 54
minutes with a superb angled drive into the top corner, that
even drew applause from the beaten keeper's mum! The home number
11 was perhaps a shade unfortunate to see yelllow for a strong
tackle, deemed overstrong by Mr Howlett, though not by its
recipient. Clitheroe soon had The ball in the net once more, but
the goalkeeper had been fouled. There was an element of
towsiness by now, the Clitheroe number 6 receiving a yellow card
just after the hour, while a home player went to ground after a
push - Mr Howlett probably wisely let that one go. RCA took the
lead on 68 minutes, the striker holding off a challenge to slot
the ball home. Back came Clitheroe, their equaliser being a
repeat of the first goal - though this time the keeper's mum did
not applaud. The home side came close as both teams began to
tire, but it was good work on the left that set up the Clitheroe
number 7 to score the winner, removing his shirt and JCFC's
fears of extra time, and receiving the statutory yellow and
JCFC's gratitude. Deep into stoppage time Clitheroe were looking
to keep the ball in the corner and Mr Howlett wisely took up
position just feet away, though that did not stop two players
from having a minor scuffle, with each receiving a flashed
yellow.
Mr Howlett had drawn some unfavourable comments over his
attempts to have throws taken from the right spot - players
having to be told more than once - would giving a distance,
rather than just "Back!" help? That apart it had been a decent
test of his ability and for JCFC he emerged with considerable
credit, performing an effective balancing act in a hard-fought
game. Certainly it was the best JCFC had seen from him. It had
been an entertaining evening , enhanced for JCFC by the
conversation of two gentlemen from Blyth seated next to him. And
the bus connected perfectly with a metro train to Kingston Park.
JCFC was in bed in time to switch off Today in Parliament.
#Post#: 661--------------------------------------------------
Re: Pyramid Patrol 2018/19
DIR By: ajb95
Date: September 5, 2018, 11:22 am
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[quote author=mutn3 link=topic=58.msg628#msg628 date=1536096924]
Matlock v Whitby
Attendance 405
0:3
Referee: Jamie O'Connor of Chesterfield
I like Matlock, there's a good chippy, a boating lake, a castle
on the hill, and a well appointed football ground too on
Causeway Lane. What's not to like ? End quote]
Jamie is 25.
Matlock is glorious, and nearby Matlock bath also. Always liked
visiting their ground!
#Post#: 663--------------------------------------------------
Re: Pyramid Patrol 2018/19
DIR By: mac
Date: September 5, 2018, 11:50 am
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--- Quote from: JCFC link ---
>
> With South West trains also disrupted and replacement buses on
the West coast mainline, careful planning was required and so
JCFC settled on
>
> Episode1b
> FA Vase 1st Round Qualifying
> Melton Town 2 v 2 Ingles
> Andrew Cuthbert (Army); Michael Kennard-Kettle, Reece Warner.
>
> Given Mr Cuthbert's military background, JCFC had hoped to be
able to compliment him on a smart haircut.. As there appeared
to be no hair left to cut, this avenue was closed. As a solidly
built mature chap, he nevertheless cut an imposing figure -
not, one would think someone to meddle with. It came as a
surprise that the role of AR1 went not to the cheerful,
dark-haired young man, but to the even younger fair-haired
stripling, whose amiable expression hinted at a possible
deficiency in the gorm department. This impression was
reinforced when he raced back to the centre after checking his
net, then to the bench and across to the other touchline to find
someone to adjust the pegging. Fortunately his subsequent work
gave the lie to such thoughts - and his shorts were immaculately
pressed. (Anyone recall referee shorts with sown-in creases?) Mr
Cuthbert delivered a very long sermon before the toss.
>
> Melton came close after just 2 minutes, their number 9
outpacing the defence, but the keeper got sufficient of a hand
to the ball to allow a colleague to clear. Mr Cuthbert was
proving pretty sharp and a minor contretemps led to a lecture
for the two participants and their captains.Ingles, playing down
the slope, created the better chances and when AR2 flagged on 38
minutes during a goalmouth scramble, there were brief thoughts
that it was for a goal, but it turned out to be for an attacking
foul. On 44 minutes the home number 9 got the wrong side of the
defender, held off his challenges and gave his side the lead.
The award of a free-kick to Ingles a minute later saw the same
player boot the ball out of the park, refuse to move when
summoned and ultimately receive the game's first yellow card. On
blowing the half time whistle, Mr Cuthbert immediately headed
for the Melton captain for a word.
>
> It took a great point-blank save by the Ingles keeper to
prevent Melton doubling their lead early in the second half. On
63 minutes Ingles were awarded a softish-looking free-kick for
climbing - it seemed to be Mr Cuthbert's pet aversion - the
Melton number 2 and his captain were assembled for a warning,
the free-kick was delayed by a spot of grappling in the box, AR1
being consulted, but having nothing to add and when it was
finally taken, Ingles were rightly awarded a penalty. There was
a yellow for the Melton number 8 and after a further delay the
penalty was successfully converted - over 3 minutes for 5
seconds of action. The game was becoming very scrappy, with
constant free-kicks.. The Ingles number 11 was next into the
book on 75 minutes. Melton were now creating the better chances,
one effort skimming the post, another being foiled by a double
block. And so to extra time, JCFC smugly appreciating his
prescience in booking his ticket on the 18.30 train, AR2 less
smugly making a hasty dash for the changing-room.
>
> It took just two minutes for Melton to take the lead once
more, heading home as the keeper loudly claimed the ball. Five
minutes later the roles were reversed, the Melton keeper
claiming the ball but being beaten by an Ingles headed
equaliser. On100 minutes an Ingles foul saw Mr Cuthbert
apparently call for number 6, number 8 coming forward to receive
the card. It was only a couple of minutes, however, before
number 6 was added to the cautions. JCFC's allegiance, initially
with the visitors, had switched, thanks to the vociferous Ingles
fans, who not only recommended pork pies as a form of
copulation, but noisily chanted an alternative method of
introducing them to the alimentary system.The second period of
extra-time brought a warning for the Ingles 15 and his captain,
a caution for their number17, but no further goals.
>
> Vase veterans, not having seen any indication on the FA
website that it would go to penalties, headed towards the exit.
Not so the players. There was a long delay, with much
discussion, one assistant heading indoors and seeming to return
with a phone, but eventually penalties it was. After the first
five per side, each team had had one saved, Melton finally
winning 6-5.
>
> Mr Cuthbert initially created a good impression and the game
always stayed under control. He has a very strong whistle, but
perhaps tended to overuse it at times when voice control might
have been better. His attempts to look for advantage were
commendable, though he did miss one, but too often led to
delayed free-kicks. His somewhat ponderous manner - nothing to
do with speed of movement - ultimately left an impression of a
rather pedestrian performance.
>
--- End Quote ---
Well those heading for the door must've been right, as this is
having to be replayed!
#Post#: 666--------------------------------------------------
Re: Pyramid Patrol 2018/19
DIR By: JCFC
Date: September 5, 2018, 12:37 pm
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Yes, I had just noticed that - but I don't think evening matches
in Shepshed are within range.
#Post#: 707--------------------------------------------------
Re: Pyramid Patrol 2018/19
DIR By: JCFC
Date: September 8, 2018, 3:05 am
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Though happy that the Friday night cup tie was accessible, JCFC
was surprised at the choice: Step 3 hosting Step 5 would surely
be one-sided and nowhere near as entertaining as the midweek
replay at Ryhope. Wrong on both counts at
Friday 7th September 2018
FA Cup 1st Round Qualifying
Basford United 1 v 3 Staveley MW
Oliver Mackey (Leicestershire); Alec Simpson, Minesh Gupta.
Mr Mackey, in his very early twenties, is tall and wiry and his
blond hair has a definite strawberry tinge, though nowhere near
as lurid as the online photos suggest. Mr Simpson is moderately
tall and has dark hair; Mr Gupta did not fulfil either of these
criteria.
In the fifth minute a Staveley shot was sneaking in at the foot
of the post when the keeper turned it for a corner. This led to
a second corner and a shot blocked by a defender - Mr Mackey
awarding the penalty for handball and dismissing the home number
4. Television viewers will be better able to decide whether the
shot was goal-bound.Staveley scored from the spot and it was
game on. It was evident that Mr Mackey was a rapid mover and he
needed to be, with both sides playing fast direct football and
play swinging rapidly from end to end. It was Basford who
created the better chances, though, and it took some heroic
defending - and a post - to keep them out..A couple of times
they claimed for a penalty as men went down, but there appeared
to be nothing untoward. A yellow for the home number 8 was
followed by a Staveley break and the Basford keeper had to make
a double save. He could do nothing about a further break on 25
minutes as Staveley doubled their lead. Forthe rest of the half
the Staveley keeper was a busy chap. Mr Mackey appeared to miss
a clear push by an attacker in the Staveley box, but the chance
thus created was fortunately not taken.The Staveley number 8
received a yellow card just before the end of an exhilarating
half.
On 50 minutes Mr Simpson flagged for a late challenge, and was
briefly confronted by the Basford number 9, who promptly
received a warning, with the captain summoned from afar. The
next yellow, however, went to the home number 6 for a trip. On
the hour the Basford manager began to complain vociferously
about perceived timewasting by the Staveley goalkeeper. It had
not been particularly great and Mr Mackey was on his case, but
the manager persisted - the warning he received wasting far more
time than the keeper could have done. Basford pulled one back a
minute later with an excellent shot and continued to threaten,
but It was Staveley who headed home a cross on 73 minutes. Nine
minutes later Basford had a free-kick; Mr Mackey had a word
withthe offender then spotted some skulduggery in the box and
raced to show a red card to a Basford player.There was to be one
further caution - for the Basford number7 on 90 minutes.
Mr Mackey could certainly not be accused of being a homer, nor
of bigger club bias. Basford were not entirely happy with his
work, but for JCFC it was a good strong performance from what
seemed to be a promising young official.
The walk to the tram stop was easy, the wait very short and JCFC
was back in his room within half an hour. Would that things were
always so!
#Post#: 709--------------------------------------------------
Re: Pyramid Patrol 2018/19
DIR By: JCFC
Date: September 8, 2018, 3:59 am
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The excellent match programme included one interesting (to me,
at least) snippet. In 1905 Basford were approached about the
possibility of joining the second division of the Football
League. They apparently declined the offer and their place was
taken by a newly-formed club which had never played a match.
Their name was Chelsea - I wonder what became of them,
#Post#: 742--------------------------------------------------
Re: Pyramid Patrol 2018/19
DIR By: JCFC
Date: September 9, 2018, 4:36 am
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With the campaign of Saturday strikes on Northern Rail
continuing, JCFC headed South on East Midland Trains to
Saturday 8th September 2018
FA Cup 1st Round Qualifying
Anstey Nomads 2 v 1 Oadby Town
Robbie Dadley (Bedworth); Joe Clarke, Fabio Greenwood.
A funereal atmosphere prevailed as the officials took their
pre-match refreshment in a near-deserted clubhouse, but
eventually a decent crowd assembled. Unfortunately the limited
seating provides a badly restricted view, so in the interests of
accurate reporting (why start now?) JCFC headed to the opposite
side and stood throughout.
There was an unusual incident.early on: an Anstey defender took
a throw which landed just a couple of yards away and proceeded
to play it with his foot. He was surprised to be penalised, the
Oadby player surprised that he was to take not a throw but an
indirect free-kick. Oadby had been doing the attacking, but on 8
minutes Anstey went ahead in virtually their first attack..
Oadby came back,twice skimming the bar, once with a cross, once
with a header.The Oadby number 5 tugged back the opponent who
had beaten him and received a regulation yellow card.
Oadby made their first substitution at the break and the
number14 quickly went into the book for what seemed a minimal
moment of holding If this seemed a shade harsh, things were to
get worse for him a few minutes later when his attempt to clear
resulted in a poor touch to an attacker who scored Anstey's
second. This was not the only miskick as the Oadby number 4
contrived to smash the ball into his own face. On 69 minutes Mr
Greenwood flagged for a foul by the Oadby number 2, reinforced
it with a movement of his hand to his top pocket and Mr Dadley
duly obliged with a yellow card. Oadby's hopes were raised with
a goal from a corner on 75 minutes, but all they managed in the
remaining time was a yellow for their number10, who had already
been warned about jumping into opponents.
It had been a good-tempered match on the whole, overseen by a
good-humoured referee. He was always on the spot, had a good
reverse gear and was ahead of the game in ensuring that restarts
were taken from the right spot - in a way that needed no further
adjustments. The one questionable moment came on 82 minutes when
a touchline tackle that had JCFC wincing was not penalised. The
ball was taken, but ... Mr Dadley knows more about things than
JCFC, but had to shepherd the Anstey coach off the field as the
"victim" was treated. In an otherwise excellent display, Mr
Dadley deserves the benefit of the doubt.
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Re: Pyramid Patrol 2018/19
DIR By: nemesis
Date: September 9, 2018, 11:39 am
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--- Quote from: JCFC link ---
>
>
> .... the Oadby player surprised that he was to take not a
throw but an indirect free-kick.
--- End Quote ---
I'm not surprised he was surprised; I don't think I could
legally throw-in a ball just 2 yards !
#Post#: 762--------------------------------------------------
Re: Pyramid Patrol 2018/19
DIR By: Game of Throw Ins
Date: September 9, 2018, 5:16 pm
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I know that my partner and I have something of an obsession with
the randomness of timekeeping these days and are part of only
0.00001 per cent of people concerned about it but a few weeks
ago in the National League North I watched a half of football
where two minutes were added after a half where treatment of an
injury took almost six minutes to treat and in which a goal was
scored.
Then yesterday, during the 'minimum' of three minutes which were
signalled the team in the lead were awarded a corner.
Unsurprisingly they took their time sending a player over to
take it and the referee tapped his watch after protests by the
defending team. Soon after the corner was cleared, the referee
blew the final whistle after a total of 2 mins 40 seconds of
added time.
I know it's not the most important issue facing refereeing today
but surely at the very least the minimum time indicated should
be played. Anyway, rant over.
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Re: Pyramid Patrol 2018/19
DIR By: Hadrian
Date: September 10, 2018, 3:51 am
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On Saturday I took the opportunity to follow up JCFC's sighting
of Neil Howlett as he returned to the North East for North
Ferriby's trip to Dunston UTS in the FA Cup. He certainly knows
what a foul is, showing as such when awarding the home side a
penalty in the second half. At times though I felt he lacked a
bit of urgency. A clearly reckless tackle right on the sideline
near to his senior Assistant required a more pro-active response
than either of the officials gave, and not doing so led to a
melee which could easily have been prevented. What the senior
Assistant lacked there, he made up for in his lack of
willingness to allow a home team coach to step onto the playing
area (prior to a restart after a goal) to retrieve an errant
ball which had strayed onto the field, which seemed excessively
pedantic.
Perhaps Mr Howlett was unhappy with this Assistant's efforts on
the afternoon. This could explain the rather humorous situation
of him blowing for full time whilst said Assistant fell victim
to two players going shoulder-to-shoulder on the touchline and
colliding with him, sending him sprawling and requiring an
extended hobble back to the changing rooms (which were naturally
behind the far goal) and an offer of a crutch from the injured
home team manager. One hopes he was not on driving duties back
to West Yorkshire as this may have been a struggle!
Mr Howlett was decent; no more, no less. Much the same could be
said of the steak pie, which I believe is provided to Dunston
UTS by the same providers as Whickham use...the home side did
however thoroughly deserve their victory and look forward to the
draw today.
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