Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
Watching Soccer Saturday, Michael Dawson called it offside immediately, before VAR was called. Jeff Stelling & Neil Warnock watched the replays and agreed it was offside.
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[Albion] Offside or not so much?
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East London Exile
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Looking at that picture, the order back from the goal line is the white Albion boot, Martinelli’s right foot then then Sanchez and Cucurella. Only one Albion player between Martinelli and the goal line so offside.
- Jul 10, 2003
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Obviously, from a technical and Albion point of view it's offside
But from a proper football point of view it's complete bollox isn't it
But from a proper football point of view it's complete bollox isn't it
brighton_tom
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- Jul 23, 2008
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Had not really realised this aspect of it. I was just trying to figure out Cucurella's postion. But would it have needed to be Sanchez AND Cucurella nearer the goal line in order for the goal to stand? Or at least in line..
Obviously, from a technical and Albion point of view it's offside
But from a proper football point of view it's complete bollox isn't it
Did the linesman give it or wait for VAR ?
I guess he waited otherwise Martinelli wouldnt have celebrated it
- Jul 10, 2003
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I'm pretty sure the linesman gave it, and I can't see why he wouldn't if it took four minutes of a number of people using the best 21st century technology known to man (and the premier league) to prove it wasn't. Sorry
um bongo molongo
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I hadn’t seen this or any images but if that photo is timed right (ie when the ball was played), it’s clearly offside, no? Why so controversial?
Seagull58
In the Algarve
Yes, they did. There was a camera angle which, although not in line, clearly showed Cucurella's foot further from the goal than Sanchez.
Also, Piers Morgan had a meltdown on Twitter and posted a pic purporting to show he wasn't offside which proved he was. Lineker put him straight..
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Wardy's twin
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- Oct 21, 2014
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I thought Veltman was impeded when he jumped , two hands on his shoulders...
I'm pretty sure the linesman gave it, and I can't see why he wouldn't if it took four minutes of a number of people using the best 21st century technology known to man (and the premier league) to prove it wasn't. Sorry
I can. One of the men using the best 21st Century technology was in fact a woman - that lino with the ponytail. Has been to the Amex. Dreadful.
I'm surprised the decision was made at all. And even more so that it went in our favour.
Obviously, from a technical and Albion point of view it's offside
But from a proper football point of view it's complete bollox isn't it
Yes. None of us would have complained if it had stood with just a quick check. Indeed, I never even had a thought that it could possibly have been offside.
Still - hahaha!
Clearly and obviously offside
Gazwag
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Both Sanchez AND Cucurella need to be behind the scorer and from the photo IMO both are not so offside
Obviously, from a technical and Albion point of view it's offside
But from a proper football point of view it's complete bollox isn't it
Agree Pleased for Albion. However for footballs sake as soon as VAR sees it is so so close goal should be given and get on with game. About 30 secs.
East London Exile
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I'm pretty sure the linesman gave it, and I can't see why he wouldn't if it took four minutes of a number of people using the best 21st century technology known to man (and the premier league) to prove it wasn't. Sorry
The linesman stayed down by the corner flag which made me think he believed it was offside.
Very often they retreat to the position they will take up for a kickoff whilst the VAR check takes place.