Saturday, June 24, 2006
Referee was simply apPOLLing
I’m beginning to understand why some people find “blogging” a bit of an addiction. It does provide a means of blowing off steam on subjects which you are passionate about. So please excuse my rabbiting on about the World Cup again when I’m supposed to be organising a reunion….BUT, did you see this mornings football game between Australia and Croatia. It ended in a 2-2 draw but once again the quality of the refereeing has to be questioned.
You have to wonder if there was a conspiracy going on, in Germany, to deny the Socceroos their rightful place in the round of 16. The pommie Premier League referee Graham Poll, who was in charge of this mornings Australia match, was simply apPOLLing…. sorry about the pun, I just could not help myself. His knowledge of the rules of the game is sadly deficient. As far as I’m aware, a rugby tackle in the penalty area should result in a penalty kick. Not, apparently, in the opinion of Graham Poll. And he appears to be ignorant of the rule regarding which players are allowed to punch the ball in the penalty area. That’s restricted to the goalkeeper, Graham. Have a look at the rule book, mate. AND he can’t count. After getting TWO yellow cards, a player should be sent off the field, Graham. Not three!
And another thing, while we are on the subject of World Cup officials, might I suggest that FIFA review all offside decisions by linesmen (PC=referees assistants). There have been far too many incorrect decisions, and the worst offenders should be given a red card and told to pack their bags. Any marginal offside decision should go the way of the attacking side, not the defending side, which is what is happening at present. That will result in more goal scoring opportunities, which is what the public want.
There, I feel a lot better after getting that off my chest.
I did notice that the “Fat Man” had a bit of a yodel for Brazil in the Japan game and scored a couple of goals.
WARNING: Italy beware. The Men From Down Under are going to “Bite yer legs”.
You have to wonder if there was a conspiracy going on, in Germany, to deny the Socceroos their rightful place in the round of 16. The pommie Premier League referee Graham Poll, who was in charge of this mornings Australia match, was simply apPOLLing…. sorry about the pun, I just could not help myself. His knowledge of the rules of the game is sadly deficient. As far as I’m aware, a rugby tackle in the penalty area should result in a penalty kick. Not, apparently, in the opinion of Graham Poll. And he appears to be ignorant of the rule regarding which players are allowed to punch the ball in the penalty area. That’s restricted to the goalkeeper, Graham. Have a look at the rule book, mate. AND he can’t count. After getting TWO yellow cards, a player should be sent off the field, Graham. Not three!
And another thing, while we are on the subject of World Cup officials, might I suggest that FIFA review all offside decisions by linesmen (PC=referees assistants). There have been far too many incorrect decisions, and the worst offenders should be given a red card and told to pack their bags. Any marginal offside decision should go the way of the attacking side, not the defending side, which is what is happening at present. That will result in more goal scoring opportunities, which is what the public want.
There, I feel a lot better after getting that off my chest.
I did notice that the “Fat Man” had a bit of a yodel for Brazil in the Japan game and scored a couple of goals.
WARNING: Italy beware. The Men From Down Under are going to “Bite yer legs”.
# posted by Brutus : 9:52 AM
