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       #Post#: 77413--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Sat 30th MAR – Thu 4th APR 2024
   DIR By: TVOS
       Date: March 26, 2024, 2:25 pm
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       --- Quote from: takethejag link ---
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       > [quote author=TVOS link=topic=5830.msg77400#msg77400
       date=1711459255]
       > For the umpteenth time, Altrincham and Manchester are two
       completely separate places.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Not to us 'cockneys/people from daan saaf' maybe? It is
       described as a town in Trafford, Greater Manchester, so whilst I
       totally accept your point, I can see why people continue to make
       these associations.
       [/quote]
       Ah yes, those ignorant southerners who think “the north” is just
       one place…..
       I live near to Rochdale, Greater Manchester. I don’t live in
       Manchester. It’s no different to living in Altrincham.
       Anyway, Greater Manchester was invented by politicians and
       councillors. I actually live in Lancashire, while Anthony
       resides in Cheshire.
       #Post#: 77416--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Sat 30th MAR – Thu 4th APR 2024
   DIR By: bmb
       Date: March 26, 2024, 3:27 pm
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       --- Quote from: TVOS link ---
       >
       > [quote author=takethejag link=topic=5830.msg77402#msg77402
       date=1711464421]
       > [quote author=TVOS link=topic=5830.msg77400#msg77400
       date=1711459255]
       > For the umpteenth time, Altrincham and Manchester are two
       completely separate places.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Not to us 'cockneys/people from daan saaf' maybe? It is
       described as a town in Trafford, Greater Manchester, so whilst I
       totally accept your point, I can see why people continue to make
       these associations.
       [/quote]
       Ah yes, those ignorant southerners who think “the north” is just
       one place…..
       I live near to Rochdale, Greater Manchester. I don’t live in
       Manchester. It’s no different to living in Altrincham.
       Anyway, Greater Manchester was invented by politicians and
       councillors. I actually live in Lancashire, while Anthony
       resides in Cheshire.
       [/quote]
       Midlands start at Ringwood and end at the Watford Gap - anything
       beyond that point is passport country! [emoji6]
       #Post#: 77417--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Sat 30th MAR – Thu 4th APR 2024
   DIR By: Boz
       Date: March 26, 2024, 3:44 pm
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       --- Quote from: Adam link ---
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       > [quote author=MCPridz link=topic=5830.msg77393#msg77393
       date=1711452675]
       > Not happy with Anthony Taylor on our game first city at the
       Etihad, yes I have seen people on here post about the teams the
       referees support being declared but he is still from Manchester
       and the game is in Manchester and it could have major
       implications for the title fight so I feel that a referee from
       Manchester should not be referring the game
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       As has been said he has absolutely zero connection to Manchester
       City Football Club. He's a very experienced international
       referee who's integrity cannot be questioned, despite some very
       poor performances which unfortunately have favoured Man City in
       the past. However, Gillett on VAR is a Liverpool fan, that is a
       legitimate question to ask as to why he has this game.
       [/quote]
       I’m puzzled by the poor performances favouring Man City bit and
       would be interested in your examples.
       From a City perspective, no strong views re Mr Taylor’s
       appointment.There have been occasions where he doesn’t step in
       early enough and players start taking the law into their own
       hands, but generally he’s been fine.
       Had Mr Gillet’s alliegance not been posted on here, I’d never
       have guessed it.
       #Post#: 77418--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Sat 30th MAR – Thu 4th APR 2024
   DIR By: magpie1892
       Date: March 26, 2024, 4:08 pm
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       --- Quote from: takethejag link ---
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       > I raised an eyebrow to see Harrington with a north-east team
       as had assumed (wrongly) he would be precluded.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Hartlepool is about 30 mile away from Newcastle mind
       #Post#: 77419--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Sat 30th MAR – Thu 4th APR 2024
   DIR By: TheThingFromLewes
       Date: March 26, 2024, 5:51 pm
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       Lord Elleray refereed at Arsenal a lot and he was only 10 odd
       miles away from his mansion in Harrow…
       Bennett from Orpington was a regular feature at Fulham too.
       Again a shortish distance.
       This locality nonsense has been around for ages and ages. They
       are all very impartial and would never ever be biased due to
       location unless they are a recognised fan of said club.
       #Post#: 77420--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Sat 30th MAR – Thu 4th APR 2024
   DIR By: Sean43211
       Date: March 27, 2024, 12:55 am
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       Im sure I seen on here that Mr Taylor is an Altrincham fan I
       could be wrong mind
       #Post#: 77421--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Sat 30th MAR – Thu 4th APR 2024
   DIR By: Sean43211
       Date: March 27, 2024, 12:57 am
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       Also a nice short trip up the A19 for my Mr Harrington from
       Hartlepool, wonder if that’s not allowed as he is based there
       🤔 😂
       #Post#: 77422--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Sat 30th MAR – Thu 4th APR 2024
   DIR By: Acme Thunderer
       Date: March 27, 2024, 3:55 am
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       --- Quote from: TheThingFromLewes link ---
       >
       > Lord Elleray refereed at Arsenal a lot and he was only 10 odd
       miles away from his mansion in Harrow…
       >
       > Bennett from Orpington was a regular feature at Fulham too.
       Again a shortish distance.
       >
       > This locality nonsense has been around for ages and ages. They
       are all very impartial and would never ever be biased due to
       location unless they are a recognised fan of said club.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Orpington to Selhurst Park, yes maybe, but if Steve Bennett had
       been precluded from refereeing at Fulham because it is a
       'shortish distance', he would have had similar problems with
       neighbouring clubs such as Chelsea.
       #Post#: 77423--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Sat 30th MAR – Thu 4th APR 2024
   DIR By: Ref Fan
       Date: March 27, 2024, 6:32 am
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       Going back even further, I was always delighted to see the
       brilliant Joe Worrall from Warrington at Old Trafford - less
       than 15 miles I'd have thought.
       Even closer was another great referee, Neil Midgley, who I think
       was noted as being from Salford.  What I'm not sure was whether
       Neil refereed at OT other than the Manchester derby.
       #Post#: 77426--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Sat 30th MAR – Thu 4th APR 2024
   DIR By: TVOS
       Date: March 27, 2024, 8:22 am
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       --- Quote from: Ref Fan link ---
       >
       > Going back even further, I was always delighted to see the
       brilliant Joe Worrall from Warrington at Old Trafford - less
       than 15 miles I'd have thought.
       > Even closer was another great referee, Neil Midgley, who I
       think was noted as being from Salford.  What I'm not sure was
       whether Neil refereed at OT other than the Manchester derby.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       That's because they had different rules in the old days!
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