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Re: Sat 22nd – Thu 27th NOV 2025
DIR By: TA_Ref
Date: November 25, 2025, 3:49 pm
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--- Quote from: Tupist link ---
>
> [quote author=Tupist link=topic=7413.msg97864#msg97864
date=1763974109]
> [quote author=Acme Thunderer link=topic=7413.msg97797#msg97797
date=1763843490]
> Crewe Alexandra FC (First Team) v Chesterfield FC (First Team)
> Football League 2
> Referee: Rock, David
> Assistant Referee: Forder-Hay, Jack
> Assistant Referee: Smith, Daniel
> Fourth Official: Henry, Scott
>
> A bit of a mixed bag from David Rock. For the first 35 minutes
or so, he was fine but, after correctly awarding a penalty to
Crewe from which they scored, David seemed to lose the plot, and
the boos directed towards him at half time were from both sides
of the stadium. Fortunately, the second half was better and it
was good to see him cracking down on dissent with yellow cards.
Rather 'old-school' in looks and actions, he nevertheless is as
fit as some of the younger ones I've seen at Gresty Road and he
did try and explain some of his decisions, which we don't always
see from the younger and more robotic referees. When David
awarded the penalty to Crewe, for me it finally buried the
ghosts of Cambridge in 2018 when his decision to penalise Ng for
a 'foul' in the penalty area was certainly one of the most
shocking I've seen at the Alex, and at the same end as well.
Overall, I think David and team can feel satisfied with their
performance this afternoon, and what a game, well done all three
teams.
> [/quote
>
> A view from the other side of the pitch.
>
> I had my doubts about Mr Rocks decision making after 2
seconds. From the kick off the Chesterfield cf made a run
forward to go for the 2nd ball the Crewe centre half ran some 10
yards and deliberately blocked him off (ball 50 yards away )
when the Cfld player regained his balance his shirt was grabbed
on wrestling free Mr Rock totally ignored the first 2 offences
ang gave a free kick to Crewe.
>
> Mr Rocks achillies heel appeared to be not recognising 'the
shove in the back'. Crewe used this tactic on a number of
occasions (had they studied Mr Rocks weaknesses) none more so
than Crewes first 2 goals. CFC were in possession until
succumbing to the push in the back routine. These being clearly
visible on the highlights. The first may be described as soft,
but still a foul the 2nd a shocking game changing decision by Mr
Rock.
>
> Great game and fair result though poor decisions
notwithstanding
>
--- End Quote ---
--- Quote from: Tupist link ---
>
> [quote author=Acme Thunderer link=topic=7413.msg97797#msg97797
date=1763843490]
> Crewe Alexandra FC (First Team) v Chesterfield FC (First Team)
> Football League 2
> Referee: Rock, David
> Assistant Referee: Forder-Hay, Jack
> Assistant Referee: Smith, Daniel
> Fourth Official: Henry, Scott
>
> A bit of a mixed bag from David Rock. For the first 35 minutes
or so, he was fine but, after correctly awarding a penalty to
Crewe from which they scored, David seemed to lose the plot, and
the boos directed towards him at half time were from both sides
of the stadium. Fortunately, the second half was better and it
was good to see him cracking down on dissent with yellow cards.
Rather 'old-school' in looks and actions, he nevertheless is as
fit as some of the younger ones I've seen at Gresty Road and he
did try and explain some of his decisions, which we don't always
see from the younger and more robotic referees. When David
awarded the penalty to Crewe, for me it finally buried the
ghosts of Cambridge in 2018 when his decision to penalise Ng for
a 'foul' in the penalty area was certainly one of the most
shocking I've seen at the Alex, and at the same end as well.
Overall, I think David and team can feel satisfied with their
performance this afternoon, and what a game, well done all three
teams.
> [/quote
>
> A view from the other side of the pitch.
>
> I had my doubts about Mr Rocks decision making after 2
seconds. From the kick off the Chesterfield cf made a run
forward to go for the 2nd ball the Crewe centre half ran some 10
yards and deliberately blocked him off (ball 50 yards away )
when the Cfld player regained his balance his shirt was grabbed
on wrestling free Mr Rock totally ignored the first 2 offences
ang gave a free kick to Crewe.
>
> Mr Rocks achillies heel appeared to be not recognising 'the
shove in the back'. Crewe used this tactic on a number of
occasions (had they studied Mr Rocks weaknesses) none more so
than Crewes first 2 goals. CFC were in possession until
succumbing to the push in the back routine. These being clearly
visible on the highlights. The first may be described as soft,
but still a foul the 2nd a shocking game changing decision by Mr
Rock.
>
> Great game and fair result though poor decisions
notwithstanding
>
>
--- End Quote ---
Surprisingly no response on my comments above, from the Crewe
correspondents regarding Mr Rocks performance. The general
consensus this side of the hills is he succumbed to Crewes very
professional sh..housery a level above the normal
Bromley/Salford standards by sussing out and playing on the refs
weaknesses. He got 2 major game changing decisions wrong leading
to goals clearly shown on the highlights.
How many times should Connelly have been cautioned in the first
5 minutes. Perhaps Mr Rock has gone someway to appeasing his
alleged errors v Cambridge.
[/quote]
[/quote]
As everyone is on this forum, you are entitled to your opinion
as to what you thought of the referees performance. However, I’m
not sure why you had to give a subtle dig at our Crewe
correspondents, Acme and Ryan who usually give fair and accurate
reports.
You gave your opinion on his performance but ask why no one
responded to your comments. You never asked the Crewe
correspondents to give a response. I’m sure they read your reply
and understood it was your opinion as to which you are allowed.
That’s all there should’ve been to it really.
#Post#: 97986--------------------------------------------------
Re: Sat 22nd – Thu 27th NOV 2025
DIR By: aaa
Date: November 25, 2025, 4:11 pm
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Without stating the obvious, Members and Contributors do not
have to response to anything, so no need to call anyone out. As
TA_Ref stated, anyone is entitled to their opinion as long it is
done in a right way.
#Post#: 97988--------------------------------------------------
Re: Sat 22nd – Thu 27th NOV 2025
DIR By: Tupist
Date: November 25, 2025, 4:55 pm
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--- Quote from: TA_Ref link ---
>
> [quote author=Tupist link=topic=7413.msg97974#msg97974
date=1764100763]
> [quote author=Tupist link=topic=7413.msg97864#msg97864
date=1763974109]
> [quote author=Acme Thunderer link=topic=7413.msg97797#msg97797
date=1763843490]
> Crewe Alexandra FC (First Team) v Chesterfield FC (First Team)
> Football League 2
> Referee: Rock, David
> Assistant Referee: Forder-Hay, Jack
> Assistant Referee: Smith, Daniel
> Fourth Official: Henry, Scott
>
> A bit of a mixed bag from David Rock. For the first 35 minutes
or so, he was fine but, after correctly awarding a penalty to
Crewe from which they scored, David seemed to lose the plot, and
the boos directed towards him at half time were from both sides
of the stadium. Fortunately, the second half was better and it
was good to see him cracking down on dissent with yellow cards.
Rather 'old-school' in looks and actions, he nevertheless is as
fit as some of the younger ones I've seen at Gresty Road and he
did try and explain some of his decisions, which we don't always
see from the younger and more robotic referees. When David
awarded the penalty to Crewe, for me it finally buried the
ghosts of Cambridge in 2018 when his decision to penalise Ng for
a 'foul' in the penalty area was certainly one of the most
shocking I've seen at the Alex, and at the same end as well.
Overall, I think David and team can feel satisfied with their
performance this afternoon, and what a game, well done all three
teams.
> [/quote
>
> A view from the other side of the pitch.
>
> I had my doubts about Mr Rocks decision making after 2
seconds. From the kick off the Chesterfield cf made a run
forward to go for the 2nd ball the Crewe centre half ran some 10
yards and deliberately blocked him off (ball 50 yards away )
when the Cfld player regained his balance his shirt was grabbed
on wrestling free Mr Rock totally ignored the first 2 offences
ang gave a free kick to Crewe.
>
> Mr Rocks achillies heel appeared to be not recognising 'the
shove in the back'. Crewe used this tactic on a number of
occasions (had they studied Mr Rocks weaknesses) none more so
than Crewes first 2 goals. CFC were in possession until
succumbing to the push in the back routine. These being clearly
visible on the highlights. The first may be described as soft,
but still a foul the 2nd a shocking game changing decision by Mr
Rock.
>
> Great game and fair result though poor decisions
notwithstanding
>
--- End Quote ---
--- Quote from: Tupist link ---
>
> [quote author=Acme Thunderer link=topic=7413.msg97797#msg97797
date=1763843490]
> Crewe Alexandra FC (First Team) v Chesterfield FC (First Team)
> Football League 2
> Referee: Rock, David
> Assistant Referee: Forder-Hay, Jack
> Assistant Referee: Smith, Daniel
> Fourth Official: Henry, Scott
>
> A bit of a mixed bag from David Rock. For the first 35 minutes
or so, he was fine but, after correctly awarding a penalty to
Crewe from which they scored, David seemed to lose the plot, and
the boos directed towards him at half time were from both sides
of the stadium. Fortunately, the second half was better and it
was good to see him cracking down on dissent with yellow cards.
Rather 'old-school' in looks and actions, he nevertheless is as
fit as some of the younger ones I've seen at Gresty Road and he
did try and explain some of his decisions, which we don't always
see from the younger and more robotic referees. When David
awarded the penalty to Crewe, for me it finally buried the
ghosts of Cambridge in 2018 when his decision to penalise Ng for
a 'foul' in the penalty area was certainly one of the most
shocking I've seen at the Alex, and at the same end as well.
Overall, I think David and team can feel satisfied with their
performance this afternoon, and what a game, well done all three
teams.
> [/quote
>
> A view from the other side of the pitch.
>
> I had my doubts about Mr Rocks decision making after 2
seconds. From the kick off the Chesterfield cf made a run
forward to go for the 2nd ball the Crewe centre half ran some 10
yards and deliberately blocked him off (ball 50 yards away )
when the Cfld player regained his balance his shirt was grabbed
on wrestling free Mr Rock totally ignored the first 2 offences
ang gave a free kick to Crewe.
>
> Mr Rocks achillies heel appeared to be not recognising 'the
shove in the back'. Crewe used this tactic on a number of
occasions (had they studied Mr Rocks weaknesses) none more so
than Crewes first 2 goals. CFC were in possession until
succumbing to the push in the back routine. These being clearly
visible on the highlights. The first may be described as soft,
but still a foul the 2nd a shocking game changing decision by Mr
Rock.
>
> Great game and fair result though poor decisions
notwithstanding
>
>
--- End Quote ---
Surprisingly no response on my comments above, from the Crewe
correspondents regarding Mr Rocks performance. The general
consensus this side of the hills is he succumbed to Crewes very
professional sh..housery a level above the normal
Bromley/Salford standards by sussing out and playing on the refs
weaknesses. He got 2 major game changing decisions wrong leading
to goals clearly shown on the highlights.
How many times should Connelly have been cautioned in the first
5 minutes. Perhaps Mr Rock has gone someway to appeasing his
alleged errors v Cambridge.
[/quote]
[/quote]
As everyone is on this forum, you are entitled to your opinion
as to what you thought of the referees performance. However, I’m
not sure why you had to give a subtle dig at our Crewe
correspondents, Acme and Ryan who usually give fair and accurate
reports.
You gave your opinion on his performance but ask why no one
responded to your comments. You never asked the Crewe
correspondents to give a response. I’m sure they read your reply
and understood it was your opinion as to which you are allowed.
That’s all there should’ve been to it really.
[/quote]
Apologies for seemingly breaking etiquette. I posted facts
that contradicted "the Crewe correspondents" opinion that Mr
Rock and his team had had a good game. I'm not called "subtle"
very often, thanks.
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