[Football] The Apology

[Mt.Fuji]

After seeing a lot of referee mistakes, I might start liking the idea of playoff. I mean, I feel playoff can make the influence of referee mistakes smaller in the end.

1st to 3rd clubs = straight Champions League

4th to 7th clubs = playoff for Champions League or Europa League.

 

[US Seagull]

Suggest that 3 guys sit in on VAR, in 3 separate locations, and all 3 have to make the same decision for VAR to rule, any difference of opinion sends the on pitch ref to the monitor.
This way the on pitch ref knows that at least one colleague disagrees with him, maybe 2, but not all 3, so should be swayed less to change his decision by peer pressure, and make a fair judgement, and if all 3 VAR agree, we should get the right decision.
Suggest that all conversations between match officials are recorded, and recordings be available for clubs where decisions seem to be at odds with reality.

I was going to suggest something similar. At least two. If they can't agree, on field decision stands.

Also make the assignments random and decided on match day so there is no possibility of them being influenced before the game.

And record the conversations for later analysis.

 

[Bob!]

The club are 'still seeking clarification ' over other incidents in the game.

Albion receive another apology - but the matter is not closed

Albion have received another apology about an incorrect refereeing decision.

www.theargus.co.uk

 

[Baldseagull]

I was going to suggest something similar. At least two. If they can't agree, on field decision stands.

Also make the assignments random and decided on match day so there is no possibility of them being influenced before the game.

And record the conversations for later analysis.

Difficult to not let the VAR ref know he is taking the early or late KO, or the only KO on a Friday. Otherwise, I like the idea.

 

[Farehamseagull]

If we’re going to have this VAR bollocks, they really need to do away with the clear and obvious crap. It just confuses matters further and gives VAR a get out and excuse for being incompetent.

 

[Justice]

Two stonewall penalties and a goal incorrectly disallowed.
That idiot doing var must be blind
It came off McAllisters hip not his arm
It’s becoming a joke happening to Brighton nearly every week


The above was message from my Wolves supporting mate no rose tinted Albion glasses on.

 

[oldboyroy]

Two stonewall penalties and a goal incorrectly disallowed.
That idiot doing var must be blind
It came off McAllisters hip not his arm
It’s becoming a joke happening to Brighton nearly every week


The above was message from my Wolves supporting mate no rose tinted Albion glasses on.

I also add the other goal disallowed too

 

[birthofanorange]

Given the amount of so-called errors, yesterday, I can only think of two possible explanations:
The first is possible corruption (and the poll seems to suggest that many think that it's likely...although hard to prove), and the second is that it was the most incompetent officiating (even with the tools at their disposal) seen in any PL match....ever (so far!).
Assuming that the first option is not accepted, surely it has to be the second, in which case, will they be dismissed from their job? If not, why not?

 

[lizard]

And just think, we get to do this all again next weekend...

 

[London Irish]

Since VAR came in, it does seem that it is trying to stop goals being scored, rather than checking if the goals were 'legal'.

Has a goal been ruled out onfield but given by VAR? It probably has but I can't immediately think of one.

Yes there was a live game recently when the lino stuck up his flag but VAR checked it and it was onside. Can't remember which teams it was because there's no great controversy when it happens as nobody rages about it. Might have been Fulham, one of those middling teams anyway

 

[Publius Ovidius]

Anyone else have a sinking feeling that the powers at be would prefer a Man city/ Man Utd f a cup final for all their overseas fans to wank themselves silly to?

what chances of a goal or two been chalked off by VAR two weeks today?

 

[The Fits]

I'm hoping we get a more detailed response addressing all the contentious decisions after the bank holiday because that 'apology' is a disgrace.

 

[rudolf hucker]

From what I can collect together:

Aston Villa 2
West Ham 1
Newcastle United 1
Arsenal 2
Nottingham Forest 1
Manchester United 1
Brighton 3
Wolves 1

So we have had 25% of all the apologies. Crazy !

 

[banjo]

Anyone else have a sinking feeling that the powers at be would prefer a Man city/ Man Utd f a cup final for all their overseas fans to wank themselves silly to?

what chances of a goal or two been chalked off by VAR two weeks today?

They wouldn’t dare would they.

 

[E1BBN2]

is there a trophy for winning the apololeague?
We must be a few points clear at this point

 

[Bodian]

Anyone else have a sinking feeling that the powers at be would prefer a Man city/ Man Utd f a cup final for all their overseas fans to wank themselves silly to?

what chances of a goal or two been chalked off by VAR two weeks today?

We'll be fine if we score six, instead of just the three yesterday.

 

[Sheebo]

Oh bless them - no need for an apology but that’s so sweet and thoughtful. 5 or 6 mistakes happen a game - it’s football - not your fault you little scamps. Third apology - so kind. Now let’s get on with our next trip to a big 6 club - I cannot wait for it x x x

 

[The Rivet]

Anyone else have a sinking feeling that the powers at be would prefer a Man city/ Man Utd f a cup final for all their overseas fans to wank themselves silly to?

what chances of a goal or two been chalked off by VAR two weeks today?

That is a possibility. Clubs in the PL are individual businesses but the PL is the business of the FA. Does make you wonder.

 

[allystrat]

Semi final draw was probably rigged. Wouldn't be difficult with that bag of balls they use.

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

wrong thread