Today's Football 30/08

Commy · Post by **Commy** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 12:21 pm

Chelsea v Fulham

Ings on the bench for Sheff Utd at Middlesbrough

Commy · Post by **Commy** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 12:46 pm

West Brom 1 up at Stoke after goalie missed a catch.

Hibsclaret · Post by **Hibsclaret** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 12:48 pm

Easy game today for Man U according to all the Sky pundits. Should be fun watching the biggest club in the world against little old Burnley.

Commy · Post by **Commy** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 12:50 pm

Peck lucky to still be on the pitch for Sheff Utd.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 12:52 pm

Commy wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 30, 2025 12:50 pm
Peck lucky to still be on the pitch for Sheff Utd.

Just saw that when channel hopping ... Sheff U lucky VAR not involved

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 12:55 pm

A VAR farce at Stamford Bridge.

Holmechapel · Post by **Holmechapel** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 12:55 pm

Var trying to spoil Fulham’s goal,Rob Jones loving himself announcing it’s not a goal.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 12:56 pm

Fulham goal at Chelsea ruled out by VAR. I’ve heard about it on the radio so haven’t seen it but the commentary team are appalled at the decision. Referee Rob Jones sent to the screen by Michael Salisbury.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 12:57 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 30, 2025 12:56 pm
Fulham goal at Chelsea ruled out by VAR. I’ve heard about it on the radio so haven’t seen it but the commentary team are appalled at the decision. Referee Rob Jones sent to the screen by Michael Salisbury.

It’s a complete joke of a decision. Jones was loving it, as per.

Jimmymaccer · Post by **Jimmymaccer** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 12:57 pm

Never a foul to rule out the goal…….VAR again.

ClaretMat · Post by **ClaretMat** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 12:57 pm

He's given the advantage to a defender who was getting nowhere near the ball.
It was a natural coming together with both players movements. Not a foul, never mind a clear and obvious mistake.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 12:59 pm

Absolutely scandalous to disallow that.

IPAclaret · Post by **IPAclaret** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 12:59 pm

Absolutely pathetic. Not clear and obvious. Just stood on his foot, not deliberate, not a foul. VAR is a joke.

Great first time through ball by Berge as well, class act.

clarethomer · Post by **clarethomer** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 1:00 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 30, 2025 12:56 pm
Fulham goal at Chelsea ruled out by VAR. I’ve heard about it on the radio so haven’t seen it but the commentary team are appalled at the decision. Referee Rob Jones sent to the screen by Michael Salisbury.

Bizarre decision. Nothing to suggest it wasn’t acceptable contact given the motion and the movement of the player. Has stood on the foot but not purposefully or with intent.

Feel sorry for Fulham

Bacchus · Post by **Bacchus** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 1:01 pm

I tend to give refs the benefit of the doubt, difficult job, impossible rule changes etc, but that is an absolute shocker of a decision.

Hibsclaret · Post by **Hibsclaret** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 1:01 pm

Check the badge and disallow the goal. Another one that doesn’t get overturned the other way round

box_of_frogs · Post by **box_of_frogs** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 1:01 pm

VAR has killed the game.

NottsClaret · Post by **NottsClaret** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 1:04 pm

If that’s a reason to chalk off a goal, nobody will ever score again. How many years have we had VAR now? That’s as bad as it’s ever been. Killing the game at that level.

Hibsclaret · Post by **Hibsclaret** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 1:05 pm

We know how bad that ref is to start with. It would be nice for him to disagree with the muppets on VAR and stick with the goal. Classic case of refs not understanding the game.

Holmechapel · Post by **Holmechapel** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 1:05 pm

If it had been the other way round I’m sure Rob Jones would have allowed it.

IPAclaret · Post by **IPAclaret** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 1:07 pm

If it's chelsea against us, and they break away and palmer accidentally stands on Cullen before they go on to score, do we honestly believe var get involved and the goal is then disallowed. Not a chance.

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 1:13 pm

Boro all over Blades. A defence of strangers keeping Boro out but the midfield in front of them haven't a clue defensively.

Bordeauxclaret · Post by **Bordeauxclaret** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 1:17 pm

Genuinely don’t think I’ve ever seen a game referred by Rob Jones where the fans are not singing about how useless he is.

ClaretMat · Post by **ClaretMat** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 1:19 pm

I'm no fan of Jones but he shouldn't have been put in that position today. As soon as they're asked to go to the screen there's pressure to overturn e the onnfiekd decision - especially when it's one of the bigger teams at home.

Steve-Harpers-perm · Post by **Steve-Harpers-perm** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 1:23 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 30, 2025 12:56 pm
Fulham goal at Chelsea ruled out by VAR. I’ve heard about it on the radio so haven’t seen it but the commentary team are appalled at the decision. Referee Rob Jones sent to the screen by Michael Salisbury.

Jones absolutely loving being in the limelight announcing that decision. No idea where he was supposed to put his foot turning like that.

Steve-Harpers-perm · Post by **Steve-Harpers-perm** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 1:24 pm

Bordeauxclaret wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 30, 2025 1:17 pm
Genuinely don’t think I’ve ever seen a game referred by Rob Jones where the fans are not singing about how useless he is.

I feel sorry for his family when he forces them to rewatch the games he’s been involved in.

ecc · Post by **ecc** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 1:36 pm

Nine additional minutes? Floodlight failure?

winsomeyen · Post by **winsomeyen** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 1:41 pm

Another **** poor ref at Boro.

Elizabeth · Post by **Elizabeth** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 1:41 pm

ClaretMat wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 30, 2025 1:19 pm
I'm no fan of Jones but he shouldn't have been put in that position today. As soon as they're asked to go to the screen there's pressure to overturn e the onnfiekd decision - especially when it's one of the bigger teams at home.

Yes, who was it that put those stupid words into his mouth when trying to justify disallowing the good goal

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 1:42 pm

VAR just makes it harder for the promoted sides to survive ( except DL of course )

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 1:43 pm

Basically the bigger clubs get a goal start eg Chelsea today

Roosterbooster · Post by **Roosterbooster** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 1:50 pm

Which will end first?

Chelsea v Fulham or mankind

Procrastinate B · Post by **Procrastinate B** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 1:50 pm

How is VAR improving the game? Awful.

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 1:58 pm

Boro lead. Conway.
I gave up to the PL game after VAR interfered.

ollieclarets8 · Post by **ollieclarets8** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 2:00 pm

Boro would remain with a 100% record if they win this. 4 wins from 4.
Sheffield United will remain on 0 points from 4.

Commy · Post by **Commy** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 2:04 pm

Danny Ings coming on

DAVETHEVICAR · Post by **DAVETHEVICAR** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 2:06 pm

Var given a penalty to Chelsea when a Chelsea player clearly handled in the build up to the penalty
A more dreadful decision than the first Var to disallow the Fulham goal

Goodclaret · Post by **Goodclaret** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 2:18 pm

I've just stuck a tenner on Jones scoring the 3rd Chelsea goal. Only got 1-100 odds offered which is a shame.

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 2:35 pm

Commy wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 30, 2025 2:04 pm
Danny Ings coming on

Don't think he'll make much difference as it's clearly not working for the new manager at Sheff United.

THEWELLERNUT70 · Post by **THEWELLERNUT70** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 2:55 pm

Let's have it right VAR has been absolutely dogsh!t so far this season, not fit for purpose and is only getting worse, not better.

Utd need a result today so let's see what the officiating team can conjur up for them today!

THEWELLERNUT70 · Post by **THEWELLERNUT70** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 5:12 pm

THEWELLERNUT70 wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 30, 2025 2:55 pm
Let's have it right VAR has been absolutely dogsh!t so far this season, not fit for purpose and is only getting worse, not better.

Utd need a result today so let's see what the officiating team can conjur up for them today!

Told ya, as sure as eggs are eggs!

Aclaret · Post by **Aclaret** » Sat Aug 30, 2025 6:51 pm

Sam Vokes scores the only goal for Gillingham v Oldham.