Today's Football 29/12

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 8:58 pm

It was a petty thing but straight red should be 3 matches out.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 8:58 pm

Come on Boro!

Conroysleftfoot · Post by **Conroysleftfoot** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 8:59 pm

Commy wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 29, 2022 8:51 pm
Wouldn't be as bad if Blackpool could keep hold of the ball. No pressure on them and still finding white shirts.

That's why they're going to get relegated.

barba · Post by **barba** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:00 pm

Boro score 2-1

Whitgord · Post by **Whitgord** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:00 pm

Boro ahead

Carwin261 · Post by **Carwin261** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:00 pm

Oh 1-2 .

Swizzlestick · Post by **Swizzlestick** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:00 pm

Yeeeees

barba · Post by **barba** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:01 pm

Great goal

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:01 pm

What a goal McGree.1-2
Oh no, Rovers have lost a lead 2 games running

Commy · Post by **Commy** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:01 pm

Rovers in trouble now their 'always win when they score first' has gone to pot.

agreenwood · Post by **agreenwood** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:01 pm

Congrats to Blackburn on being 3rd, 25 games in and having a minus goal difference. I don’t think that’ll ever be repeated.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:01 pm

Get in Boro ... My 3 Grandaughters 1st ever away game

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:03 pm

Terrific stuff

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:03 pm

Oh! dear all going pear-shaped for Rovers early in the 2nd half, conceding then having a man sent off.

Sheff Utd the only side that remotely look like lasting the pace alongside Burnley.

Now 2-1 Boro who we made look ordinary a couple of weeks ago.

Commy · Post by **Commy** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:04 pm

He hasn't brought anyone on to replace Buckley. They are short in midfield, or defence if one steps into midfield.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:05 pm

I’m finding it hard not to have at least a tiny tiny tiny bit of sympathy for Rovers for that red card… oh my days that is never ever a straight red.

Commy · Post by **Commy** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:06 pm

Must be the same linesman that got Roberts sent off.

Swizzlestick · Post by **Swizzlestick** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:08 pm

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:05 pm
I’m finding it hard not to have at least a tiny tiny tiny bit of sympathy for Rovers for that red card… oh my days that is never ever a straight red.

It’s incredibly harsh but it’s the old adage - don’t do anything silly that gives the referee a decision to make.

But yeah, we’d be bloody fuming.

Commy · Post by **Commy** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:09 pm

Ipswich trying to mess it up again by losing at Portsmouth at the minute. Sheff Wed gone into second place.

barba · Post by **barba** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:09 pm

Rovers red card.

https://twitter.com/davinamarieb/status ... ZiDVlnBfow

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:11 pm

barba wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:09 pm
Rovers read card.

https://twitter.com/davinamarieb/status ... ZiDVlnBfow

Not sure how there can be any complaints there. Hitting your opponent in the head with a ball is a red card offence.

Aclaret · Post by **Aclaret** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:15 pm

Rileybobs wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:11 pm
Not sure how there can be any complaints there. Hitting your opponent in the head with a ball is a red card offence.

Agree, that's very dangerous, could have easily sent the boro player rolling to the floor with concussion.

taio · Post by **taio** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:15 pm

That should never be a red card. Funny mind.

dermotdermot · Post by **dermotdermot** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:16 pm

From watching a bit of Blackpool and Sheff. Utd., I can't help but feel that the quality of football that we have now, week and week out, is of a totally different level. I'm giving up on this game. It's just too painful to watch.

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:17 pm

BBD with a FK 1yd outside the semi circle. Ref marches Boro back to level with the penalty spot. Doh!

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:18 pm

It doesn’t matter how violently he threw the ball it is an assault.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:19 pm

Aclaret wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:15 pm
Agree, that's very dangerous, could have easily sent the boro player rolling to the floor with concussion.

Who said it was dangerous? It’s violent conduct which is a red card offence.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:20 pm

Rileybobs wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:19 pm
Who said it was dangerous? It’s violent conduct which is a red card offence.

You must be on the wind up, surely?

Whitgord · Post by **Whitgord** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:21 pm

Yellow card only in my eyes

Longsidebovril · Post by **Longsidebovril** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:21 pm

Compared to what Deeny and Hannibal did

Aclaret · Post by **Aclaret** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:22 pm

Rileybobs wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:19 pm
Who said it was dangerous? It’s violent conduct which is a red card offence.

Me, just then.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:23 pm

Sheff 2-0. Game over.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:26 pm

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:20 pm
You must be on the wind up, surely?

Not at all. It’s ridiculously soft, and stupid, but that’s the player’s fault and it’s violent conduct. And violent conduct is punishable by a red card. Let’s see if they get the suspension overturned on appeal.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:27 pm

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:23 pm
Sheff 2-0. Game over.

Not unduly bothered if Sheff Utd win, the main thing is the 11 point gap to 3rd is maintained and we'll still have a game in hand.

It's not yet getting into uncatchable territory, but it ain't that far off given our relentless form.

Whitgord · Post by **Whitgord** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:28 pm

As table stands, 5 teams are within a win of overtaking Rovers.

taio · Post by **taio** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:28 pm

Rileybobs wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:19 pm
Who said it was dangerous? It’s violent conduct which is a red card offence.

He might have been sent off for violent conduct but I don't see how it constitutes that.

jos · Post by **jos** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:29 pm

Pool get one back 1-2

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:29 pm

Rileybobs wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:26 pm
Not at all. It’s ridiculously soft, and stupid, but that’s the player’s fault and it’s violent conduct. And violent conduct is punishable by a red card. Let’s see if they get the suspension overturned on appeal.

Not sure how it can be considered ‘violent’ as there’s zero aggression in the throw. If he’s absolutely whizzed it at him full pelt then fair enough but that’s not the case.

Sheedyclaret · Post by **Sheedyclaret** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:29 pm

West Brom seem to be coming to glad we have a huge gap

Swizzlestick · Post by **Swizzlestick** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:29 pm

Come on then, Seasiders!

Croydon Claret · Post by **Croydon Claret** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:29 pm

It'll never compare to Ray Wilkins' masterpiece of lunacy
https://youtu.be/Aa2EplzQ7xA

ksrclaret · Post by **ksrclaret** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:30 pm

Blackpool are absolutely awful. That second goal was laughably pathetic. McAtee runs through unchallenged from his own 18 yard box.

As I type that they’ve got one back though.

dougcollins · Post by **dougcollins** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:30 pm

How the hell did Blackpool draw 3-3 at the Turf?

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:31 pm

Joey's Bristol Rovers have fought back from 2-0 down to lead Exeter 3-2 in a pulsating West Country derby.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:34 pm

dougcollins wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:30 pm
How the hell did Blackpool draw 3-3 at the Turf?

We were still a very new team and made several mistakes. They drew 3-3 at Bramall Lane too.

Greenmile · Post by **Greenmile** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:35 pm

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:29 pm
Not sure how it can be considered ‘violent’ as there’s zero aggression in the throw. If he’s absolutely whizzed it at him full pelt then fair enough but that’s not the case.

Thing is, that’s the type of minor ****-housery that could feasibly lead to a massive brawl, so I can understand why/if the laws of the game (which I’m no expert on) would deem it a red card offence, as a kind of preventative measure.

distortiondave · Post by **distortiondave** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:36 pm

The name Patrick Roberts (scored for Sunderland) rings a bell, like he was destined for big things and a big club bought him for big money or something?

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:36 pm

taio wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:28 pm
He might have been sent off for violent conduct but I don't see how it constitutes that.

I suppose it’s difficult for officials to have a bar where an action such as that becomes violent. It’s why players are sent off as soon as they raise their hands to their opponent’s head/face. I suspect the difference of views here is that most people would agree that it is a very soft offence to be sent off for, but on the flip side by the letter of the law it is a red card offence, and that is why I would be very surprised if an appeal was withheld.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:36 pm

Sheedyclaret wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:29 pm
West Brom seem to be coming to glad we have a huge gap

Sunderland going great guns under Mowbray, now 4-1 up at Wigan who could well be heading straight back to League 1.

Ours to throw away though no matter what others do as long we keep putting the points on the board we'll be fine.

It does illustrate exactly how poor Bruce was doing to have that West Brom squad in the relegation zone.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:37 pm

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:29 pm
Not sure how it can be considered ‘violent’ as there’s zero aggression in the throw. If he’s absolutely whizzed it at him full pelt then fair enough but that’s not the case.

See my post above to taio. I don’t think the level of force is particularly relevant as the action was in itself violent.