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What was that nonsense about pens being taken at the RC end "on police advice"?!

Well done Ross County. Hard to take for Jags - 6th game in their playoff campaign and to lose it from 3-0 up.

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Extra time it is! 3 big VAR decisions reviewed by the ref. None of them went in favour of the Jags but I liked that the ref took his time and was prepared to stick or twist on his original decision based on what he saw on the monitor, not what was being said in his ear. The playoffs has been a great...

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Ffs 3-3

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2 quick goals for Ross County out of nowhere (3-2 agg in favour of Partick) means game on.

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They can whistle. Sure I saw that Hudson-Odoi was being offered for £10m. On that basis, how could you justify in excess of £20m for Maatsen? I like him lots but you would need to see how he fares in the PL to part with that sort of cash. Hope he refuses to sign a contract extension and that introdu...

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http://www.uptheclarets.com/messageboar ... 1#p2107038

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Taffy on the wing wrote: ↑
Sun Jun 04, 2023 5:11 pm
Desperate times!......

I assume you're a Staggies fan then Taffy? 1-0 Jags!!

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Ref told to look at the monitor to review a potential penalty for Partick. Ref stuck to his original decision of no penalty.

Well done ref...and I'm a Jags fan.

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jos wrote: ↑
Wed May 31, 2023 8:50 pm
I think he’d be a good addition to the team if any lightbulbs need changing.

Not if they need fetching from the storeroom.

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Pretty much everyone is accepting of referees making mistakes based on a one-off viewing of an incident in real-time. Probably more so if they are at the game rather than watching it on TV because of the absence of replays. I can completely understand the ref giving no penalty and a red card yesterd...

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I think there's a bit of value in Wolves and Palace but I've been wrong about Palace before

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The PL's VAR FAQ states: "For subjective decisions, either the referee informs the VAR that a decision should be reviewed or the VAR identifies a “clear and obvious error” in one of the four match-changing situations and communicates this to the referee." I think this, along with the IFAB guidelines...

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Extracts from IFAB VAR protocol and principles below. Where does it say a ref cannot ask to see a TV replay to confirm their on-field decision? https://www.theifab.com/laws/latest/video-assistant-referee-var-protocol/#principles "4. Only the referee can initiate a ‘review’; the VAR (and other match ...

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The decision needs to be a clear and obvious error, not just an opinion. The distinction between reckless and dangerous/excessive force is a subjective one; an opinion. On that basis, how can there ever be a clear and obvious error? And, yet, there is precedent for such on-field decisions being ove...

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Referees can’t ask for a second look. They can only be advised to by the VAR official. Having heard the recent audio playback of ref and VAR conversations, it seemed to me that there were ways and means of getting a second look. And if there genuinely aren't, then there should be. Re. the penalty, ...

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Why wouldn't you take another look at such a defining moment? Arrogance of the ref to not ask for a second look, and unnecessary and misguided protection of the ref from those in the van. Come on Barnsley!

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The achievements are remarkable and very special considering the size of the town, not the club. The club's success is a testament to the passion and voracious appetite of the fans.

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Listened to and enjoyed the second podcast. Here are my thoughts... * No problem with journalistic scepticism re. the ownership model. I think this forum is more conservative and accepting of it than the average Burnley fan. * Chris Boden has a voice for the written word (sorry, bit mean). * It was ...

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I saw it in Glasgow when it came out, maybe even in the Glasgow Film Theatre. I wasn't blown away at the time and have not watched it since but your enthusiasm has encouraged me to revisit it (nearly 30 years on).

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Isn't that just because they're playing them next? He always does that, even if it's Bristol City in the cup for something. Appreciate that but you really need to have seen the press conference to believe the level of praise, including calling De Zerbi one of the most influential managers of the la...

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After the comments made by Pep yesterday, they would be crazy to appoint anyone other than De Zerbi. He was very full in his praise and admiration.

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Some lovely sentiments. An opportunity to donate if you can:

https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/debraswim

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Royboyclaret wrote: ↑
Mon May 22, 2023 4:03 pm
Didn't have the athleticism ?!?!......He had that and more besides......So unfortunate under the VK system.

Yes, athleticism - speed, strength and agility aren't Lowton's strong suit. But, technique, positioning and composure are. I said Lowton was a very good footballer, what did I say Roy?

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Really good footballer but perhaps didn't have the athleticism to fit VK's system. Enjoyed watching him and, as has been said, incredible value and service. Wishing him all the best in the next episode of his career.

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An atmosphere that befits a pre-season friendly, not a title winning party. They sound as bored as I am by it.

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I listened to it last night and enjoyed it. The podcast coupled with the thread on Clarets from outside Burnley got me thinking about the generation of fans that grew up in the 80s and 90s. I think it's fair to say the host and guests are of that vintage, as am I. The external perception of Burnley ...

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Twime will twell

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FeedTheArf wrote: ↑
Mon May 15, 2023 6:34 pm
Brassy still lives locally. Bring them both home!

"still"? I only ask because me and my brother once followed him home until somewhere around the Harrogate area after a game. He just happened to be the car in front - we weren't stalking him.

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123EasyasBFC wrote: ↑
Wed May 10, 2023 4:19 pm
Potentially pep might see THB as featuring in first team squad and help with their home grown players

I think that is the least likely of the scenarios discussed. He is a way off that level just now and regular PL game time will help him with the development.

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IF it is to be the end of THB's time with us then I am surprised, particularly for it to be called so soon with relegation places and possible loan destinations yet to be decided. We seem to be the perfect place for THB to continue his footballing education. Unless, it is VK's decision, and/or Man C...

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123EasyasBFC wrote: ↑
Wed May 10, 2023 2:39 pm
THB instagram post reads like he is leaving

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The problem with selecting the "best person" is that somebody has to do it, and by definition they must be inferior to the "best person" and they might therefore get it wrong. Then where are we. Jodie Taylor put it very well in one of her St Mary's time travel books, that the beauty of the English ...

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TsarBomba wrote: ↑
Sun May 07, 2023 12:53 am
Aaaaaaand the NHS is an absolute shambles and needs completely restructuring, as does pretty much every public service..

I would definitely say that the predatory Met Police needs fundamental reform. Some public services need more resources, whereas some just need better people.

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distortiondave wrote: ↑
Sat May 06, 2023 8:39 pm
The idea is to get us up the pitch and press the ball in their half, rather than immediately having 11 opponents behind the ball.

A very valid Q from the OP. If this was the answer, Muric would launch all goal kicks. It is at odds with our ball retention and patient building from the back.

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scouseclaret wrote: ↑
Sat May 06, 2023 11:56 pm
It’s ok - we can take Tarkowski back to cover the outstanding debt on McNeil.

To do what though? Lace up Beyer and Al-Dakhil's boots? The future is bright at CB.

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If hereditary privelege is deemed to be the best solution for determining our head of state, why aren't more positions filled in this way? How successful do you think Burnley FC would be if the team was selected on the basis of hereditary privelege? It's a sh1t idea, isn't it? If the monarchy serves...

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Seems to me that we could all get what we wanted if we abolished the monarchy, and those that love the pageantry went to military tattoos or the Proms instead. If you still feel like you're missing something, maybe being looked down on, you could always go to a golf club. There have to be ways of sa...

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bfcjg wrote: ↑
Fri May 05, 2023 10:54 pm
Alas the SPL will not be graced by those glorious, but totally natural teeth. It's surprising what a few hours in Horwich will do for the old gnashers.

Not so fast - the play-offs beckon for Queens Park. Dare to dream!

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randomclaret2 wrote: ↑
Fri May 05, 2023 12:23 pm
Sounds like Sotona's goal was something special

I can't spake!

Must have been better than Bully Boy's 9 darter!

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Hearing the Leeds fans talk about their current predicament shows them to be the moody teenagers of football supporters, incapable of a grown-up relationship with their club. Noisy during the good times but happy to put the "ick" in fickle when it's not all a bed of roses. "Many fell head over heels...

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Agree the CC is key and any solution needs to be mutually benefical. I have read some pish on here though about how the CC wouldn't move due to the amount of beer they sell 20 times a year for our home games. Whilst that needs to be factored into the deal, to suggest a PL club couldn't surmount this...

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Tricky Trevor wrote: ↑
Mon May 01, 2023 4:25 pm
I’d missed that but a 1-0 Blades win would mean Reading can win 0-2 to square it up.
I expect Colin to make sure Terriers beat Reading. Probably a mike in the away changing room.

No, that can't happen. If Reading's GD improves by 2, Huddersfield's worsens by 2, a 4 goal swing.

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Tricky Trevor wrote: ↑
Mon May 01, 2023 4:18 pm
A 0-1 Reading win would leave them level on points & GD. I guess goals scored would be the next decider but not sure of the totals.
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But Huddersfield have Sheff Utd to play yet which will have an impact on the table, meaning your scenario can't happen.

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Dear oh dear, some people have really plunged to the absolute depths of ignorance on this thread. Nobody is forcing anybody to do anything. However, do some of you mind if some of us participate in over 1,000 years of history, without you ridiculing us? This thread is about the plebs swearing alleg...

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ecc wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:42 pm
Aren't they into abseiling?

Haha...more likely that I launch my eldest from the upper tier. Let's just say he is demonstrating 'challenging teenage behaviour' when watching his beloved Clarets.

I should also take this opportunity to apologise to everyone who sits around him

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I will be instructing my teenage lads to stay off the pitch. Mind you, we do sit in the JHU.

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Duffer_ wrote: ↑
Wed Apr 26, 2023 2:09 pm
Ian

distortiondave wrote: ↑
Wed Apr 26, 2023 2:53 pm
local area network?

Yeah, for Maatsen obvz, on account of how he keeps everyone linked up to The Main Server, or Cullen as we call him.

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Barely… they also had an xG of 0.4 which is basically nothing. Massive variability in their xG stats (see below), which makes you wonder if it should be classed as a "stat" rather than an opinion, but to my eye they didn't carry any real menace. Screenshot_20230426-123422_Chrome.jpg Screenshot_2023...

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Just watching on Red Button coverage (Freeview 601). Commentators clock off/go silent in between frames, even now during an unscheduled comfort break. I appreciate they are probably used to being recorded for highlights programmes only but when full live coverage is being broadcast, whatever the med...

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