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Post by pwoodstone on Oct 27, 2024 9:52:25 GMT
It’s a tricky one. You’d think Higgs will come into the side at some point being a marquee signing and vice captain. It might mean Benton, Paps are sacrificed. Difficult decisions coming up.
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Post by pwoodstone on Oct 27, 2024 9:56:19 GMT
I think the shape of the team is set for a period until we stop getting good results now. I can pretty much guarantee you that ludovica will move in as soon as the agreed loan period is over maybe even before: apparently Bill was at Ebbsfleet yesterday scouting. I reckon we are looking for that striker you want Bill’s programme notes were all about the difficulty in finding a quality striker. I’m not sure who he would have been scouting in a game involving 2 of the bottom 4 in the national league. Any of their strikers could be an improvement on Shaq and Harry if we are being honest. I am guessing we have a budget in mind |
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Post by pigbag on Oct 27, 2024 10:19:14 GMT
Pretty sure that Corne will play in a more forward position once Higgs is fit and playing well in front of the defence.
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Post by jdl on Oct 27, 2024 21:37:49 GMT
Just watched the highlights and their No 14 was bloody lucky (doubly so, because he should have been on a yellow already). The lino wasn't up with play and the ref only saw the smack in Corne's face from behind, so he got away with it. But we sit right where it happened, and it was a clear and deliberate foul - and a nasty one too, right in Corne's left eye.
He got away with it because he was facing the other way and the ref (presumably) thought he'd just put that arm out for balance. But, from our view point, you could see him suss out that Corne was behind him, turn away and then deliberately reach back and hit Corne. Not only was it nothing to do with his attempt to play the ball, it was also clearly far higher than he would have needed to raise his arm if it had been innocent. A cynically, bastard foul from a cynical bastard.
Why Corne? I'm pretty sure the same player was involved in the ruckus earlier on, where Corne got knocked down and then couldn't entangle himself from three other players, who all contrived to fall over him - for which Corne (inexplicably) got a yellow! Their No 14 was also the player giving Blair a hard time earlier, actually deliberately knocking him flying at one point.
But the ref was shite all over, not just against us. For instance, what the hell was that yellow for their keeper for? He took the kick with the ball exactly where it should be (and exactly where he re-took it after he'd been booked!). He also didn't appear to say anything in particular to the ref. We do seem to get some arse'oles at this level.
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Post by daveu on Oct 28, 2024 8:44:23 GMT
Just watched the highlights and their No 14 was bloody lucky (doubly so, because he should have been on a yellow already). The lino wasn't up with play and the ref only saw the smack in Corne's face from behind, so he got away with it. But we sit right where it happened, and it was a clear and deliberate foul - and a nasty one too, right in Corne's left eye. He got away with it because he was facing the other way and the ref (presumably) thought he'd just put that arm out for balance. But, from our view point, you could see him suss out that Corne was behind him, turn away and then deliberately reach back and hit Corne. Not only was it nothing to do with his attempt to play the ball, it was also clearly far higher than he would have needed to raise his arm if it had been innocent. A cynically, bastard foul from a cynical bastard. Why Corne? I'm pretty sure the same player was involved in the ruckus earlier on, where Corne got knocked down and then couldn't entangle himself from three other players, who all contrived to fall over him - for which Corne (inexplicably) got a yellow! Their No 14 was also the player giving Blair a hard time earlier, actually deliberately knocking him flying at one point. But the ref was shite all over, not just against us. For instance, what the hell was that yellow for their keeper for? He took the kick with the ball exactly where it should be (and exactly where he re-took it after he'd been booked!). He also didn't appear to say anything in particular to the ref. We do seem to get some arse'oles at this level. To be fair, the keeper should have already been on a yellow for coming halfway up the pitch to demand a yellow for Corne after the fracas. And yes the 14 should have been booked for that. It was he who instigated it. Just seen their manager’s post match interview. He claimed the ref gave us everything. Not sure what game he was watching. |
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Post by pwoodstone on Oct 28, 2024 9:17:55 GMT
From a team who could barely put a move together going forward, we are now pretty good to watch and fluid. Attacking down both wings and through the centre.
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Post by barnestone on Oct 28, 2024 9:24:54 GMT
Just watched the highlights and their No 14 was bloody lucky (doubly so, because he should have been on a yellow already). The lino wasn't up with play and the ref only saw the smack in Corne's face from behind, so he got away with it. But we sit right where it happened, and it was a clear and deliberate foul - and a nasty one too, right in Corne's left eye. He got away with it because he was facing the other way and the ref (presumably) thought he'd just put that arm out for balance. But, from our view point, you could see him suss out that Corne was behind him, turn away and then deliberately reach back and hit Corne. Not only was it nothing to do with his attempt to play the ball, it was also clearly far higher than he would have needed to raise his arm if it had been innocent. A cynically, bastard foul from a cynical bastard. Why Corne? I'm pretty sure the same player was involved in the ruckus earlier on, where Corne got knocked down and then couldn't entangle himself from three other players, who all contrived to fall over him - for which Corne (inexplicably) got a yellow! Their No 14 was also the player giving Blair a hard time earlier, actually deliberately knocking him flying at one point. But the ref was shite all over, not just against us. For instance, what the hell was that yellow for their keeper for? He took the kick with the ball exactly where it should be (and exactly where he re-took it after he'd been booked!). He also didn't appear to say anything in particular to the ref. We do seem to get some arse'oles at this level. To be fair, the keeper should have already been on a yellow for coming halfway up the pitch to demand a yellow for Corne after the fracas. And yes the 14 should have been booked for that. It was he who instigated it. Just seen their manager’s post match interview. He claimed the ref gave us everything. Not sure what game he was watching. Sorry but i saw the Corne incident as Stones Live did - the 14 lost control of the ball and had to change direction - no intent at all. As for the goal keepers booking - he was giving it large -having said that no idea why the goal kick had to be retaken No idea why Corne was booked - from my view he was clearly being held back. Why the referee didnt consult with the linesman as clearly it happened behind him, is a unclear. I agree with Dave U comment re post match interview - he thought they were unlucky - whilst they had more possession than in the first half -they did not really create anything. |
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Post by daveu on Oct 28, 2024 9:29:31 GMT
To be fair, the keeper should have already been on a yellow for coming halfway up the pitch to demand a yellow for Corne after the fracas. And yes the 14 should have been booked for that. It was he who instigated it. Just seen their manager’s post match interview. He claimed the ref gave us everything. Not sure what game he was watching. Sorry but i saw the Corne incident as Stones Live did - the 14 lost control of the ball and had to change direction - no intent at all. As for the goal keepers booking - he was giving it large -having said that no idea why the goal kick had to be retaken No idea why Corne was booked - from my view he was clearly being held back. Why the referee didnt consult with the linesman as clearly it happened behind him, is a unclear. I agree with Dave U comment re post match interview - he thought they were unlucky - whilst they had more possession than in the first half -they did not really create anything. The second Corne incident did look accidental and only worth a yellow but the fact remains the 14 should already have been on a yellow for the first one. |
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Post by jdl on Oct 28, 2024 18:08:31 GMT
To be fair, the keeper should have already been on a yellow for coming halfway up the pitch to demand a yellow for Corne after the fracas. And yes the 14 should have been booked for that. It was he who instigated it. Just seen their manager’s post match interview. He claimed the ref gave us everything. Not sure what game he was watching. Sorry but i saw the Corne incident as Stones Live did - the 14 lost control of the ball and had to change direction - no intent at all. As for the goal keepers booking - he was giving it large -having said that no idea why the goal kick had to be retaken No idea why Corne was booked - from my view he was clearly being held back. Why the referee didnt consult with the linesman as clearly it happened behind him, is a unclear. I agree with Dave U comment re post match interview - he thought they were unlucky - whilst they had more possession than in the first half -they did not really create anything. Where were you sitting/standing? |
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Post by pwoodstone on Oct 28, 2024 18:39:17 GMT
Sorry but i saw the Corne incident as Stones Live did - the 14 lost control of the ball and had to change direction - no intent at all. As for the goal keepers booking - he was giving it large -having said that no idea why the goal kick had to be retaken No idea why Corne was booked - from my view he was clearly being held back. Why the referee didnt consult with the linesman as clearly it happened behind him, is a unclear. I agree with Dave U comment re post match interview - he thought they were unlucky - whilst they had more possession than in the first half -they did not really create anything. Where were you sitting/standing? And did you think the first goal against Ebbsfleet crossed the line, based only on the footage from the highlights. |
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Post by Sword65 on Oct 28, 2024 19:32:24 GMT
Just heard from my South Midlands source that HH have reported the referee to the FA for and he quotes"gross ineptitude " Interesting!
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Post by Benny on Oct 28, 2024 20:01:33 GMT
Am I the only one who finds it amusing the same suspects blaming our defeats on refs week after week?
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Post by pwoodstone on Oct 28, 2024 20:26:01 GMT
I think you have to almost factor is a shit ref. I mean be good enough for the odd decision to not matter
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Post by nws on Oct 29, 2024 7:05:06 GMT
To be fair, the keeper should have already been on a yellow for coming halfway up the pitch to demand a yellow for Corne after the fracas. And yes the 14 should have been booked for that. It was he who instigated it. Just seen their manager’s post match interview. He claimed the ref gave us everything. Not sure what game he was watching. Sorry but i saw the Corne incident as Stones Live did - the 14 lost control of the ball and had to change direction - no intent at all. As for the goal keepers booking - he was giving it large -having said that no idea why the goal kick had to be retaken No idea why Corne was booked - from my view he was clearly being held back. Why the referee didnt consult with the linesman as clearly it happened behind him, is a unclear. I agree with Dave U comment re post match interview - he thought they were unlucky - whilst they had more possession than in the first half -they did not really create anything. You said the words: "I agree with Dave U." You should not only be banned from this forum but from the town of Maidstone completely! 🤣🤣 |
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Post by foreststone on Oct 29, 2024 9:04:45 GMT
I assume refs do talk to assistants all the time, as they have ear pieces and microphones. Certainly see the lino talking when I'm standing by the touchline.
What I thought was unfair behaviour by Saturday's ref was ordering Greenidge to the touch line be for a nose bleed/shirt change, just as Hemel got a corner. Our tallest player forced off, giving their big 14 a clear advantage.
The blood thing will be in the rules somewhere, but if a keeper has a minor problem, play automatically stops until it is fixed.
Freely admit to moaning about the standard of officials, but all too often we get penalised for minor niggles, but nothing when our players get clattered. The ironic cheers when we do get a foul occur all too often.
Ok, the crowd shout penalty for everything, but officials should be above that. One thing I have noticed is that Craig Fagan is constantly making sarcastic remarks to officials and opposition players and maybe he ought to think about that. When someone tailgates me when I'm driving, I certainly don't go faster and may even slow down a bit to annoy them.
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