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James Bell- Middlesbrough vs Blackburn
DIR By: El Referee
Date: December 27, 2025, 2:38 am
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We might have a winner for worst decision of the weekend…….
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Re: Middlesbrough vs Blackburn
DIR By: Jevontheref
Date: December 27, 2025, 2:39 am
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Even as Boro fan it should be red!
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Re: Middlesbrough vs Blackburn
DIR By: Boz
Date: December 27, 2025, 3:48 am
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A poor decision from James Bell there.
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Re: Middlesbrough vs Blackburn
DIR By: doowe
Date: December 27, 2025, 6:15 am
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> A poor decision from James Bell there.
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The understatement of the century
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Re: Middlesbrough vs Blackburn
DIR By: Whistleblower
Date: December 27, 2025, 7:37 am
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And the referee in the perfect position to see; it makes one
wonder what goes through a referee's mind to make such a
spectacularly bad decision. No doubt James Bell will have the
opportunity to explain it to an Observer.
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Re: Middlesbrough vs Blackburn
DIR By: TheThingFromLewes
Date: December 27, 2025, 9:55 am
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> And the referee in the perfect position to see; it makes one
wonder what goes through a referee's mind to make such a
spectacularly bad decision. No doubt James Bell will have the
opportunity to explain it to an Observer.
>
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One hopes it’s a learning curve for him too, particularly as he
is appearing as a VAR in some games, even though this is an EFL
contest.
I do often contemplate whether acting as a VAR affects your on
field performance.
In no way am I claiming that officials who act as both VAR and
on field officials are becoming less observant or lackadaisical
on the field, but I do wonder whether the flip flopping between
roles is a factor, particularly for EFL SG2 who do both.
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Re: Middlesbrough vs Blackburn
DIR By: Hendo
Date: December 27, 2025, 12:29 pm
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> [quote author=Whistleblower link=topic=7553.msg99164#msg99164
date=1766842638]
> And the referee in the perfect position to see; it makes one
wonder what goes through a referee's mind to make such a
spectacularly bad decision. No doubt James Bell will have the
opportunity to explain it to an Observer.
>
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One hopes it’s a learning curve for him too, particularly as he
is appearing as a VAR in some games, even though this is an EFL
contest.
I do often contemplate whether acting as a VAR affects your on
field performance.
In no way am I claiming that officials who act as both VAR and
on field officials are becoming less observant or lackadaisical
on the field, but I do wonder whether the flip flopping between
roles is a factor, particularly for EFL SG2 who do both.
[/quote]
Blimey. Read about it and wondered if folk were over reacting
but just seen it now. Red every day of the week and Bell was in
a good position so can’t claim his view was blocked.
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Re: Middlesbrough vs Blackburn
DIR By: mac
Date: December 27, 2025, 4:14 pm
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--- Quote from: Whistleblower link ---
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> And the referee in the perfect position to see; it makes one
wonder what goes through a referee's mind to make such a
spectacularly bad decision. No doubt James Bell will have the
opportunity to explain it to an Observer.
>
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No observer at Championship level, WB. I am convinced the
presence of observers at PL and Championship level ensured a
higher standard than their removal.
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Re: Middlesbrough vs Blackburn
DIR By: Mr Castilli
Date: December 27, 2025, 7:03 pm
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An outrageous kick out, followed up with an absolutely shocking
decision from referee Bell, to go yellow is absolutely shocking
decision.
I fully expect Kevin Friend will hold a training session on SFP
for James Bell, along with 2 weeks off too !! It was an
absolutely shocking decision, but one I kind of expect from this
new generation of official, lacking any leadership / and very
very weak, they try to please players at every opportunity.
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Re: Middlesbrough vs Blackburn
DIR By: Failed Ref
Date: December 28, 2025, 3:31 am
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How do amateur referees on a Sunday morning say handle a
situation like that when it is normalised. I do not understand
why red wasn't issued but there is growing evidence that top
referees are under instructions to keep it at 11 v11 whatever
the situation.
Imagine a school game should that happen, a player kicking
another? Disrespectful in an era where we are paranoid about
respect, most not knowing what it is.
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