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The role of the referee is one of the toughest jobs in football. Every decision they make is vital and can have a serious impact on the outcome of a result. Their decisions are final, so there is added pressure on them to make the right choices. But how many times do we see them make a wrong decision or miss an incident? The answer is too many. But...
Hopefully everyone had a good Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone! I’ve missed the last 2 or 3 rounds of premier league games over the festive period so now I’m back. I did however watch the Arsenal games and couldn’t believe that Vermaelen received a yellow when Koseilny fouled one of the QPR players in the previous match. Then again it...
The mid-week games brought us plenty of talking points. Blackburn’s match against Bolton classed as a six pointer was a nervous game for both teams, who are struggling at the bottom of the table. Neither side could afford to lose, but it was Bolton who were victorious. Bolton’s victory didn’t help to ease the pressure on Rover’s...
Controversy No.1 – Woodgate Should Have Been Sent Off
Full Name: Anthony Taylor
Born: 20th October 1978 (33)
Premier League Debut: 2010
Last week there was no controversy of the weekend article, as I was away in Cornwall to see my nan and my father. I didn’t have an internet connection over there and don’t get me started on...
Today FIFA President Sepp Blatter mentioned that goal-line technology could be in place for next season. He also said that the next world cup in Brazil would be the first international tournament to use the technology. Blatter confirmed that 9 systems are currently being tested, with two of them proving to match the strict criteria which...
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Last weekend’s games had it all! All of the top teams had convincing wins, there were several controversial decisions, plenty of goals and Robin Van Persie scored again to record his 32nd league goal in the calendar year. He is now only 4 goals away from equally Alan Shearer’s long standing record.
Controversy No. 1 – David Luiz Foul On...
I came across this video of a match between Japan and China at the East Asian Football Championships in 2008. During the game there were several blatant fouls which the referee bizarrely didn’t think too much of. I understand that sometimes you need to get stuck in, but some of these fouls were way over the top. Maybe he couldn’t see most...
Last Sunday’s game between Liverpool and Man City was indeed a cracker! Although Liverpool didn’t really get going until the second half. After the news of Gary Speed’s death Kenny Dalglish decided it was best to leave out the in form Craig Bellamy and replaced him with the Duracell battery aka Dirk Kuyt. It certainly was an entertaining match...
According to Alex Horne (General Secretary of the FA) goal-line technology could be used as early as next season, once the current systems have passed the testing stage. He believes goal-line technology would help referees for tight calls and would be a huge boost to the game.
Apparently there are 9 systems being assessed, with tennis’ well known...
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Well it was a good weekend for the big boys (apart from Chelsea J) who all came away from their games with 3 vital points. The unstoppable Man City ended Newcastle’s unbeaten run and Van Persie was once again the savour for the gunners. God I love that guy! Anyway onto the controversy of the weekend which occurred at this weekend’s most entertaining...