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Re: Sat 18th – Thu 23rd APR 2026
DIR By: TheThingFromLewes
Date: April 18, 2026, 12:57 pm
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>
> Crewe Alexandra FC (First Team) v Milton Keynes Dons FC (First
Team)
> Football League 2
> Referee: Kennard-Kettle, Zac
> Assistant Referee: Topp, Jake
> Assistant Referee: Cunliffe, Mark
> Fourth Official: Barlow, Michael
>
>
> A fit, young referee but his performance was poor. In the
first half, MK’s 32 committed 5 fouls, yet none he was cautioned
for. None of these fouls was actually worth a caution but defo
could’ve been booked for persistent. He also had to be told off
in the first half for wrestling in the box off the ball - once
again, this is persistent.
>
> The first caution of the game, 15 or so mins in the second
half, came unfairly on Crewe’s #6, and I’m not sure why this was
a caution. It was for a trip. It can’t of been SPA, reckless,
persistent etc I’m not sure whatsoever. A couple of mins later,
an MK player was shown a caution for SPA correctly.
>
> The major KMI came around the 60th min, Crewe putting pressure
on MK albeit 2-0 down. Our striker was through on goal and then
was hauled down by the MK defender. How this wasn’t given as a
penalty and then a red card beggars belief. I will leave a link
to a clip of it below.
>
> 5 mins were added on in the first half, which I thought was
very very generous. The same amount of stoppage time was added
second half yet a lot more happened in this half. 7 at least for
me in the second half.
>
>
> Overall, an MK side who was a level above Crewe. They were
fantastic and good luck to Tranmere who face them next week!
>
> Zac and team were inconsistent in recognising what should be
penalised. A Crewe supporter near me shouted “you’re as sh** as
your dad!”
>
>
>
HTML https://x.com/joecos4457/status/2045523176378040450?s=46
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link to the pen not given.
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That supporter who shouted that must have had plenty of viewings
of how Kettle destroyed matches in the past!
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Re: Sat 18th – Thu 23rd APR 2026
DIR By: Acme Thunderer
Date: April 18, 2026, 1:02 pm
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--- Quote from: Ryanellis link ---
>
> Crewe Alexandra FC (First Team) v Milton Keynes Dons FC (First
Team)
> Football League 2
> Referee: Kennard-Kettle, Zac
> Assistant Referee: Topp, Jake
> Assistant Referee: Cunliffe, Mark
> Fourth Official: Barlow, Michael
>
>
> A fit, young referee but his performance was poor. In the
first half, MK’s 32 committed 5 fouls, yet none he was cautioned
for. None of these fouls was actually worth a caution but defo
could’ve been booked for persistent. He also had to be told off
in the first half for wrestling in the box off the ball - once
again, this is persistent.
>
> The first caution of the game, 15 or so mins in the second
half, came unfairly on Crewe’s #6, and I’m not sure why this was
a caution. It was for a trip. It can’t of been SPA, reckless,
persistent etc I’m not sure whatsoever. A couple of mins later,
an MK player was shown a caution for SPA correctly.
>
> The major KMI came around the 60th min, Crewe putting pressure
on MK albeit 2-0 down. Our striker was through on goal and then
was hauled down by the MK defender. How this wasn’t given as a
penalty and then a red card beggars belief. I will leave a link
to a clip of it below.
>
> 5 mins were added on in the first half, which I thought was
very very generous. The same amount of stoppage time was added
second half yet a lot more happened in this half. 7 at least for
me in the second half.
>
>
> Overall, an MK side who was a level above Crewe. They were
fantastic and good luck to Tranmere who face them next week!
>
> Zac and team were inconsistent in recognising what should be
penalised. A Crewe supporter near me shouted “you’re as sh** as
your dad!”
>
>
>
HTML https://x.com/joecos4457/status/2045523176378040450?s=46
- the
link to the pen not given.
>
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Agree totally. I am all for keeping the game on the move, but,
particularly in the first half, Zac never seemed to have the
control which is sometimes needed as well. And how the penalty
was not given in the second half, I simply do not know. 1-2
could have been interesting, particularly as Crewe are known for
their late flourishes, but, as it was, the goal they did get at
0-3 was too little, too late. The better team won and I wish
them well in L1 which is surely where they'll be next season. I
remembered belatedly that I had seen Trevor in action at Gresty
Road and he had a good game, pity his son could not have
produced something similar today.
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Re: Sat 18th – Thu 23rd APR 2026
DIR By: Acme Thunderer
Date: April 18, 2026, 1:08 pm
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--- Quote from: ShoeRef link ---
>
> [quote author=Ryanellis link=topic=7900.msg104277#msg104277
date=1776530522]
>
> The major KMI came around the 60th min, Crewe putting pressure
on MK albeit 2-0 down. Our striker was through on goal and then
was hauled down by the MK defender. How this wasn’t given as a
penalty and then a red card beggars belief. I will leave a link
to a clip of it below.
>
>
>
HTML https://x.com/joecos4457/status/2045523176378040450?s=46
- the
link to the pen not given.
>
--- End Quote ---
Correct non-award for me. There is a minor hold which does not
impact the attackers movement who feels it and goes to ground.
The fall is not close to being consequential of the contact.
[/quote]
I would like to see this again on the ITV highlights. I don't
think there was any holding, just a barge in the back which
grounded the Crewe player as he moved in on goal, and if that
barge was not sufficient to justify a penalty, then I would
seriously ask what does constitute sufficient contact?
#Post#: 104292--------------------------------------------------
Re: Sat 18th – Thu 23rd APR 2026
DIR By: olliebcafc
Date: April 18, 2026, 1:15 pm
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Barnsley FC (First Team) v Bradford City FC (First Team)
Live on SkySports+
Football League 1
Referee: Breakspear, Charles
Assistant Referee: Bickle, Oliver
Assistant Referee: Cavanagh, William
Fourth Official: Miller, Andrew
One of the best displays of the season for me from Breakspear.
The red card can be argued, but I think it was right. Maybe it
doesn’t endanger the opponent but it was a lunge with excessive
force. His position was excellent too and Hourihane accepted the
decision which says a lot.
Both sides had a penalty claim, Barnsley’s stronger than ours.
Cleary was cautioned for simulation, which is what I called in
the ground but looking back it does appear there was some
contact so maybe a bit unlucky for them. All other cautions were
correct.
Shame about AR2 Will Cavanagh who we have had a few times now
and looks out of his depth, and an even bigger shame that we
didn’t wrap up our playoff spot today!! Thankfully Exeter’s
goalkeeper helped us out😯
#Post#: 104294--------------------------------------------------
Re: Sat 18th – Thu 23rd APR 2026
DIR By: Ryanellis
Date: April 18, 2026, 1:31 pm
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Wow! A 99th minute winner from Rochdale means it goes to the
final day….
Scenes in Braintree I’d imagine!
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Re: Sat 18th – Thu 23rd APR 2026
DIR By: ShoeRef
Date: April 18, 2026, 1:36 pm
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--- Quote from: Acme Thunderer link ---
>
> [quote author=ShoeRef link=topic=7900.msg104281#msg104281
date=1776533467]
> [quote author=Ryanellis link=topic=7900.msg104277#msg104277
date=1776530522]
>
> The major KMI came around the 60th min, Crewe putting pressure
on MK albeit 2-0 down. Our striker was through on goal and then
was hauled down by the MK defender. How this wasn’t given as a
penalty and then a red card beggars belief. I will leave a link
to a clip of it below.
>
>
>
HTML https://x.com/joecos4457/status/2045523176378040450?s=46
- the
link to the pen not given.
>
--- End Quote ---
Correct non-award for me. There is a minor hold which does not
impact the attackers movement who feels it and goes to ground.
The fall is not close to being consequential of the contact.
[/quote]
I would like to see this again on the ITV highlights. I don't
think there was any holding, just a barge in the back which
grounded the Crewe player as he moved in on goal, and if that
barge was not sufficient to justify a penalty, then I would
seriously ask what does constitute sufficient contact?
[/quote]
If we’re watching the same thing, there’s no barge in the back.
There’s a very minor hold and arguably a tangle of legs which is
initiated when the attacker leaves his leg hanging behind him.
#Post#: 104298--------------------------------------------------
Re: Sat 18th – Thu 23rd APR 2026
DIR By: TheThingFromLewes
Date: April 18, 2026, 1:46 pm
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--- Quote from: Ryanellis link ---
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> Wow! A 99th minute winner from Rochdale means it goes to the
final day….
>
> Scenes in Braintree I’d imagine!
>
--- End Quote ---
That match is going to need a seriously big hitter, its winner
takes all.
I wouldn’t rule out Hallam getting that match…
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Re: Sat 18th – Thu 23rd APR 2026
DIR By: Ryanellis
Date: April 18, 2026, 1:48 pm
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--- Quote from: TheThingFromLewes link ---
>
> [quote author=Ryanellis link=topic=7900.msg104294#msg104294
date=1776537116]
> Wow! A 99th minute winner from Rochdale means it goes to the
final day….
>
> Scenes in Braintree I’d imagine!
>
--- End Quote ---
That match is going to need a seriously big hitter, its winner
takes all.
I wouldn’t rule out Hallam getting that match…
[/quote]
It’s going to be a very interesting appointment, and the best of
luck to whoever gets it. Arguably one of the biggest games in a
long long time!
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Re: Sat 18th – Thu 23rd APR 2026
DIR By: TVOS
Date: April 18, 2026, 7:37 pm
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--- Quote from: Ryanellis link ---
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> Wow! A 99th minute winner from Rochdale means it goes to the
final day….
>
> Scenes in Braintree I’d imagine!
>
--- End Quote ---
You’re not wrong. I’m getting too old for this sort of carry on.
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Re: Sat 18th – Thu 23rd APR 2026
DIR By: olliebcafc
Date: April 19, 2026, 5:26 am
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I’ve just seen the Crewe penalty shout and have to agree with
Ryan it’s definitely a pen and a red card. Even if the initial
challenge isn’t a foul (it is) the slide challenge from Ekpiteta
is out of control
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