[Albion] match officials for Palace

[Captain Sensible]

Is Sian Massey the lady that never knows who to award a throw to?

 

[TottonSeagull]

I wouldn’t worry about Atkinson as the ref, the real decisions are made in Stockley Park these days!

 

[Weststander]

I wouldn’t worry about Atkinson as the ref, the real decisions are made in Stockley Park these days!

or not, where they bottle it, so as not to undermine their colleague.

 

[Invicta]

Friend really doesnt like us. He'll be gagging to give something against us

 

[OzMike]

VAR is bound to award Mr Tumble a penalty when the wind blows him over.

 

[Is it PotG?]

Is Sian Massey the lady that never knows who to award a throw to?

It was the same at Sheffield, and is becoming the norm alas.

Our trusty flag bearer more and more stuttering, looking at the ref for a clue as to which way to raise his/her flag.

MAKE THE BLOODY DECISION.

 

[Bold Seagull]

It always amazes me how you know the refs back story with the Albion.

Atkinson had a really bad weekend break in Brighton back in 1991 where it rained, fish and chips were rubbish, and he didn't time the weekend with his partners moon cycle. Much of that isn't Albion's fault, although his stay was in The Royal Albion Hotel, and he has never forgiven the town, the football club or anything else. Don't expect any decisions coming our way, for Martin didn't get his way in 91.

 

[Bold Seagull]

It was the same at Sheffield, and is becoming the norm alas.

Our trusty flag bearer more and more stuttering, looking at the ref for a clue as to which way to raise his/her flag.

MAKE THE BLOODY DECISION.

Down to the referees. The referee can brief their assistants that they will give the throws and the assistant should take the cue from their signal.

 

[Papa Lazarou]

VAR is bound to award Mr Tumble a penalty when the wind blows him over.

That's my concern. He always manages to get just enough 'contact' during the dive.

 

[Swansman]

It could have been anyone and everyone would still say "oh no, he is shit".

Never been a "blame the ref"-guy, they - like goalies and managers - usually get way too much shit.

I dont even really keep track of them (I have a vague memory of not particularly liking this guy though...) But according to statistics, it doesnt look too bad.

Two yellow (and one red..) cards for Brighton in the six games he's refereed us since going up to the Premier League sounds pretty promising.

 

[LamieRobertson]

It could have been anyone and everyone would still say "oh no, he is shit".

Never been a "blame the ref"-guy, they - like goalies and managers - usually get way too much shit.

I dont even really keep track of them (I have a vague memory of not particularly liking this guy though...) But according to statistics, it doesnt look too bad.

Two yellow (and one red..) cards for Brighton in the six games he's refereed us since going up to the Premier League sounds pretty promising.

Hi us eyesight will always be in question for failing to book Sol Bamba who took his shirt off after scoring an ‘offside’ goal and running half the width of the of pitch ..Bamba is hardly a player you couldn’t spot

 

[Hotchilidog]

Hi us eyesight will always be in question for failing to book Sol Bamba who took his shirt off after scoring an ‘offside’ goal and running half the width of the of pitch ..Bamba is hardly a player you couldn’t spot

Agree. That decision was a disgrace, Atkinson is not an official that fills me with any confidence at all, with Kevin Friend backing him up we may be playing more than the 11 men lining up against us.

In fairness I'm sure they are saying the same.

 

[Shropshire Seagull]

Mr Tumble will be pleased ....

 

[JBizzle]

Kiss of death obviously, but Zaha doesn't seem to have been getting more penalties this season compared to last. Maybe it's because he is diving a lot and refs won't commit now without VAR?

As an aside, did anyone listen to the Peter Crouch podcast with young Mr Dean recently. I thought it was fascinating and actually left me quite impressed with him as a ref. Great look behind the curtain too.

 

[paulfuzz]

Atkinson had a really bad weekend break in Brighton back in 1991 where it rained, fish and chips were rubbish, and he didn't time the weekend with his partners moon cycle. Much of that isn't Albion's fault, although his stay was in The Royal Albion Hotel, and he has never forgiven the town, the football club or anything else. Don't expect any decisions coming our way, for Martin didn't get his way in 91.

Was that the weekend when his partner dumped him, his dog died and someone scraped his car and drove off??

 

[Kuipers Supporters Club]

Kevin Friend gave us a dodgy pen v Palace last season. Don't really get the hate IMHO!

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

One person has the thick black marker pen and the other has the thick red one, its how they come up with offside decisions

And how they like to draw Bournemouth players when the game gets a bit boring.

 

[LamieRobertson]

Kevin Friend gave us a dodgy pen v Palace last season. Don't really get the hate IMHO!

Not sure that balances up all the crap decisions..As an aside he could have sent Zaha off in the same game for hacking down March but bottled it ...he is generally known for favouring the big clubs..obviously not an issue on Saturday

 

[Icy Gull]

Kevin Friend gave us a dodgy pen v Palace last season. Don't really get the hate IMHO!

You weren’t at the Liverpool game at the Amex last season? Probably the most biased reffing I have ever seen.

90% of the 50/50s were free kicks to Liverpool and Salah’s penalty to win the game was an outrageous decision.

Maybe I’m too biased, draw your own conclusion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFGNQIqkevE

 

[Miami Seagull]

Kevin Friend gave us a dodgy pen v Palace last season. Don't really get the hate IMHO!

This. I don't get it either. He refereed us a lot in the championship too and we usually did well.