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Mr Duckworth - Peterborough v Stevenage
DIR By: Skydank
Date: November 26, 2025, 2:53 am
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Mr Duckworth’s early career reviews on this forum were never
particularly strong, with many describing him as “not quite
there” or “manufactured.” Unfortunately, his performance at a
cold London Road last night reflected those views.
He allowed an experienced Stevenage side to manage him
throughout—slowing the game down, committing tactical fouls, and
repeatedly going down for treatment. On each occasion, Mr
Duckworth appeared to conduct his own medical assessment before
calling the physio, consistently falling for the “dark arts”
that Stevenage employed.
He began well, correctly cautioning a Stevenage player for a
cynical early foul despite protests. However, from that point on
his decision-making lacked consistency. Mandatory cautions for
clear pull-backs were ignored, with the next yellow cards
instead given for dissent, as frustration grew on what was a
foul and a caution.
The biggest inconsistency came with two penalty decisions: one
rightly awarded to Stevenage, but a very similar incident at the
other end not given for Peterborough. These things can happen,
but what was most frustrating was his management of set pieces.
In a match already slowed to a crawl, he took nearly four
minutes over each free kick—setting the wall, lecturing every
player, checking the ball, then returning to the wall. The
minimal added time was, frankly, farcical. Posh probably
wouldn’t have broken down Stevenage regardless, but the handling
was poor.
On the positive side, he covered the pitch well and tried to
play advantages where possible. But on this showing, he appears
to need more experience before progressing further up the
ladder, as he was thoroughly outmanoeuvred by seasoned
professionals.
#Post#: 97999--------------------------------------------------
Re: Mr Duckworth - Peterborough v Stevenage
DIR By: Ryanellis
Date: November 26, 2025, 10:34 am
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--- Quote from: Skydank link ---
>
> Mr Duckworth’s early career reviews on this forum were never
particularly strong, with many describing him as “not quite
there” or “manufactured.” Unfortunately, his performance at a
cold London Road last night reflected those views.
>
> He allowed an experienced Stevenage side to manage him
throughout—slowing the game down, committing tactical fouls, and
repeatedly going down for treatment. On each occasion, Mr
Duckworth appeared to conduct his own medical assessment before
calling the physio, consistently falling for the “dark arts”
that Stevenage employed.
>
> He began well, correctly cautioning a Stevenage player for a
cynical early foul despite protests. However, from that point on
his decision-making lacked consistency. Mandatory cautions for
clear pull-backs were ignored, with the next yellow cards
instead given for dissent, as frustration grew on what was a
foul and a caution.
>
> The biggest inconsistency came with two penalty decisions: one
rightly awarded to Stevenage, but a very similar incident at the
other end not given for Peterborough. These things can happen,
but what was most frustrating was his management of set pieces.
In a match already slowed to a crawl, he took nearly four
minutes over each free kick—setting the wall, lecturing every
player, checking the ball, then returning to the wall. The
minimal added time was, frankly, farcical. Posh probably
wouldn’t have broken down Stevenage regardless, but the handling
was poor.
>
> On the positive side, he covered the pitch well and tried to
play advantages where possible. But on this showing, he appears
to need more experience before progressing further up the
ladder, as he was thoroughly outmanoeuvred by seasoned
professionals.
>
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I cannot comment on the game, but I saw the second half added
time. 7 mins. Stevenage must’ve wasted as least 2 of that. But
he blew on 97:04. I think I saw a few Peterborough players
unhappy about it. Better time management needed again (quite
common within efl refs)
#Post#: 98003--------------------------------------------------
Re: Mr Duckworth - Peterborough v Stevenage
DIR By: TheThingFromLewes
Date: November 26, 2025, 1:06 pm
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I saw Duckworth live on the tele a few weeks ago and the term
robotic was mentioned. I don’t think any official could be cast
as robotic, however Duckworth has a similar style to Deadman did
in my opinion, with specific reference to inconsistencies,
random carding and some over fussy delays.
At least he doesn’t whistle games to death like Deadman did in
his prime.
#Post#: 98016--------------------------------------------------
Re: Mr Duckworth - Peterborough v Stevenage
DIR By: nemesis
Date: November 27, 2025, 7:27 am
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--- Quote from: Skydank link ---
>
> Mr Duckworth’s early career reviews on this forum were never
particularly strong, with many describing him as “not quite
there” or “manufactured.” Unfortunately, his performance at a
cold London Road last night reflected those views.
>
> He allowed an experienced Stevenage side to manage him
throughout—slowing the game down, committing tactical fouls, and
repeatedly going down for treatment. On each occasion, Mr
Duckworth appeared to conduct his own medical assessment before
calling the physio, consistently falling for the “dark arts”
that Stevenage employed.
>
> He began well, correctly cautioning a Stevenage player for a
cynical early foul despite protests. However, from that point on
his decision-making lacked consistency. Mandatory cautions for
clear pull-backs were ignored, with the next yellow cards
instead given for dissent, as frustration grew on what was a
foul and a caution.
>
> The biggest inconsistency came with two penalty decisions: one
rightly awarded to Stevenage, but a very similar incident at the
other end not given for Peterborough. These things can happen,
but what was most frustrating was his management of set pieces.
In a match already slowed to a crawl, he took nearly four
minutes over each free kick—setting the wall, lecturing every
player, checking the ball, then returning to the wall. The
minimal added time was, frankly, farcical. Posh probably
wouldn’t have broken down Stevenage regardless, but the handling
was poor.
>
> On the positive side, he covered the pitch well and tried to
play advantages where possible. But on this showing, he appears
to need more experience before progressing further up the
ladder, as he was thoroughly outmanoeuvred by seasoned
professionals.
>
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I've seen that sort of performance about a dozen times this
season. They're really turning out this type of official !
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