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       Re: Sam Allison AFCB v Luton
   DIR By: Ashington46
       Date: March 14, 2024, 5:45 am
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       I watched the whole game and thought that the officials were
       excellent and contributed to a really good spectacle,
       particularly for the neutral spectator. Certainly no complaints
       from me.
       As far as time wasting by keepers is concerned, I regret to say
       that the changes made by IFAB as far as taking goal kicks are
       concerned does not help the game at all. Keepers can use any
       part of the area, defenders are standing close by to receive
       that ball and then they all decide that they will go long and
       this takes further time. LIkewise with the keeper falling to the
       ground to waste more time which is very much a modern thing and
       totally unnecessary.
       #Post#: 77019--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Sam Allison AFCB v Luton
   DIR By: bmb
       Date: March 14, 2024, 6:02 am
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       --- Quote from: Failed Ref link ---
       >
       > The view may perhaps be tarnished by the terrific comeback by
       Bournemouth? To be fair as I have not seen the game, I do not
       doubt that he had a good game but I do recall that I have been
       so punch drunk after a game my team has won that my objectivity
       disappeared!
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       I go for a balanced view. I have often praised refs after a
       defeat and occasionally slated a ref after a win. I judge on
       performance not the scoreline, decisions as their correctness
       within the LOTG not if they were given against or for my team! I
       drive those around me mad when they cuss out a ref over a
       decision and I'm sat there saying it was a correct call. Last
       night he played an absolutely sublime advantage for Luton & I
       piped up great advantage to be met with the usual affectionate
       eye rolls around me - they are used to it!
       #Post#: 77020--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Sam Allison AFCB v Luton
   DIR By: bmb
       Date: March 14, 2024, 6:10 am
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       --- Quote from: charlieboy link ---
       >
       > [quote author=Jim_AFCB link=topic=5801.msg77010#msg77010
       date=1710402236]
       > Thought Sam Allison was very good last night. Only thing I
       would mention is not hurrying Luton along when they were clearly
       timewasting. One goal kick took 40 seconds from the time the
       keeper had the ball,  to execute.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       To be fair both keepers were at it , after Luton’s final attack
       the clock hit 90 plus 9  exactly , as the afcb keeper caught the
       ball , he then fell on it ,laid there stood up waved a bit and
       finally released the ball at 90 plus 09:34.  So it works both
       ways , Sam added it all on and played appropriate stoppage time.
       [/quote]
       An extra minute was added onto the +9 so yes it was noted and
       acted on. Fair play for that. The fact I sat there muttering
       blow now Sam, blow now Sam continually from about + 5 onwards
       shall not be mentioned!
       #Post#: 77021--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Sam Allison AFCB v Luton
   DIR By: bmb
       Date: March 14, 2024, 6:12 am
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       --- Quote from: Matt1234 link ---
       >
       > [quote author=Failed Ref link=topic=5801.msg77013#msg77013
       date=1710410230]
       > The view may perhaps be tarnished by the terrific comeback by
       Bournemouth? To be fair as I have not seen the game, I do not
       doubt that he had a good game but I do recall that I have been
       so punch drunk after a game my team has won that my objectivity
       disappeared!
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       BMB always gives a very fair and balanced view whether her
       beloved Bournemouth win lose or draw.  She is one of the posters
       on the site who I look forward to reading her detailed and
       informative match reports
       [/quote]
       Thanks Matt - no idea why because I waffle on mostly off topic
       but that's nice feedback!
       #Post#: 77022--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Sam Allison AFCB v Luton
   DIR By: bmb
       Date: March 14, 2024, 6:21 am
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       --- Quote from: Failed Ref link ---
       >
       > Good to read - I did not doubt anyone's feedback. Just
       expressing my own experience! And failings...
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       I probably used to but after I first did the assessors course it
       has basically ruined watching football simply as a fan for me.
       No matter how hard I try to just enjoy a game unfolding as soon
       as the whistle goes I am automatically ref watching, their
       positioning, their interaction with players, looking for
       consistency or not, interactions with the rest of team ref etc.
       It's like the sound of the whistle switches on assessor mode and
       I can't stop it. Given up even trying to now & accepted I'm
       always going to instinctively ref watch not player watch!
       #Post#: 77023--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Sam Allison AFCB v Luton
   DIR By: bmb
       Date: March 14, 2024, 6:38 am
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       --- Quote from: RefObserver link ---
       >
       > Looks like it was some night!!
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       It was a fantastic night & nothing to do with the game itself.
       I'm on the Cherries Trust and am also one of the Mental Health
       First Aiders with Talking Cherries. We did a joint fundraiser to
       raise the money for Luton's fans coaches & paid for all 3 run by
       the officially recognised travel club. The remaining funds are
       going to the British Heart Foundation. We had the MHFA's
       stationed at 3 points around the ground, one home fans only and
       2 away & home fans, to offer support to anyone feeling a bit
       anxious etc. Lots of people stopping to have a chat at all 3
       points. The Cherries Trust board members were with the MHFA's -
       2 of us are both!! Also with us were members from the team at
       Bournemouth Heart Club giving general cardiac health awareness
       and advice and in Bar One they also were doing some CPR training
       which was just wonderful. Saw a few people walking around with
       their certificate of completion - amazing stuff. Ahead of kick
       off the medics from the night (minus the wonderful Dr Craig
       Roberts) accompanied Tom Lockyer out onto the pitch to a
       standing ovation and all 4 sides singing Tom's name. He was the
       cover on the program as well as an aside. Half time pitch
       presentation with the Cherries Trust, Talking Cherries, Luton
       Supporters Trust and board members from both club. Tom was
       present for that. Also present was Mark Crowther, a Luton, fan
       who rode the 114 miles to the game to raise money for the
       British Heart Foundation. He rides to every game and normally
       the money he raises goes between 4 charities. Then on 59 mins
       there was a minutes applause and standing ovation for the
       absolutely amazing medics and again Tom's name was sung by all 4
       sides of the ground. Fantastic night & there was the distraction
       of a 4-3 thriller of a game happening in between it all!!
       #Post#: 77024--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Sam Allison AFCB v Luton
   DIR By: nemesis
       Date: March 14, 2024, 8:09 am
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       --- Quote from: charlieboy link ---
       >
       > [quote author=Jim_AFCB link=topic=5801.msg77010#msg77010
       date=1710402236]
       > Thought Sam Allison was very good last night. Only thing I
       would mention is not hurrying Luton along when they were clearly
       timewasting. One goal kick took 40 seconds from the time the
       keeper had the ball,  to execute.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       To be fair both keepers were at it , after Luton’s final attack
       the clock hit 90 plus 9  exactly , as the afcb keeper caught the
       ball , he then fell on it ,laid there stood up waved a bit and
       finally released the ball at 90 plus 09:34.  So it works both
       ways , Sam added it all on and played appropriate stoppage time.
       [/quote]
       Oh dear, so now they're adding time on for incidents while the
       ball is in play. I suppose that's easier than enforcing the Law.
       Does that mean they can add on time for forwards shepherding the
       ball to the corner flag near the end ? The back pass rule,
       changed way back, was the biggest single change to enhance the
       game. Now a very simple and beneficial change doesn't even
       require a Law amendment. Enforce the Law as prescribed.
       Sounds like a wonderful occasion and glad the referee
       contributed.
       #Post#: 77025--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Sam Allison AFCB v Luton
   DIR By: Failed Ref
       Date: March 14, 2024, 8:24 am
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       In the lead up to the game I got the impression that this match
       was different, a celebration of life and I wish it was on TV or
       at least the channels I subscribe to.
       As someone who struggles with his mental health, it is good to
       see support is there. On a broader note,  that is not always the
       case.
       #Post#: 77026--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Sam Allison AFCB v Luton
   DIR By: TheThingFromLewes
       Date: March 14, 2024, 8:42 am
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       --- Quote from: bmb link ---
       >
       > [quote author=Failed Ref link=topic=5801.msg77013#msg77013
       date=1710410230]
       > The view may perhaps be tarnished by the terrific comeback by
       Bournemouth? To be fair as I have not seen the game, I do not
       doubt that he had a good game but I do recall that I have been
       so punch drunk after a game my team has won that my objectivity
       disappeared!
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       I go for a balanced view. I have often praised refs after a
       defeat and occasionally slated a ref after a win. I judge on
       performance not the scoreline, decisions as their correctness
       within the LOTG not if they were given against or for my team! I
       drive those around me mad when they cuss out a ref over a
       decision and I'm sat there saying it was a correct call. Last
       night he played an absolutely sublime advantage for Luton & I
       piped up great advantage to be met with the usual affectionate
       eye rolls around me - they are used to it!
       [/quote]
       I’m sure we all agree however that it’s never a good start when
       the official are wearing yellow in the view of bmb! 😂
       #Post#: 77027--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Sam Allison AFCB v Luton
   DIR By: Acme Thunderer
       Date: March 14, 2024, 8:45 am
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       --- Quote from: nemesis link ---
       >
       > [quote author=charlieboy link=topic=5801.msg77017#msg77017
       date=1710411949]
       > [quote author=Jim_AFCB link=topic=5801.msg77010#msg77010
       date=1710402236]
       > Thought Sam Allison was very good last night. Only thing I
       would mention is not hurrying Luton along when they were clearly
       timewasting. One goal kick took 40 seconds from the time the
       keeper had the ball,  to execute.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       To be fair both keepers were at it , after Luton’s final attack
       the clock hit 90 plus 9  exactly , as the afcb keeper caught the
       ball , he then fell on it ,laid there stood up waved a bit and
       finally released the ball at 90 plus 09:34.  So it works both
       ways , Sam added it all on and played appropriate stoppage time.
       [/quote]
       But there's a big difference here, is there not? A goalie with
       the ball in his hands cannot be challenged, whereas a player
       shepherding the
       Oh dear, so now they're adding time on for incidents while the
       ball is in play. I suppose that's easier than enforcing the Law.
       Does that mean they can add on time for forwards shepherding the
       ball to the corner flag near the end ? The back pass rule,
       changed way back, was the biggest single change to enhance the
       game. Now a very simple and beneficial change doesn't even
       require a Law amendment. Enforce the Law as prescribed.
       Sounds like a wonderful occasion and glad the referee
       contributed.
       [/quote]
       Big difference is surely that a goalie with the ball in his
       hands cannot be challenged for the ball, whereas a player
       shepherding the ball near the corner flag most certainly can.
       Yes, enforce the Laws but, as we've found out a few times this
       season at Crewe Alex, adding on time can be as big a deterrent
       for time wasting.
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