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[158756]

I don’t think there’s been many VAR offside decisions that, by the letter of the Law, are incorrect. As frustrating as whatever the minimal margin may be, it is a black and white law, so offside is offside.

The thing I don't understand about the Bamford decision, and I didn't watch it live so I don't know if they showed any other angles, is how they can measure the position of the defender behind Bamford? We can't see his back foot in the image, and have no idea what his left arm is doing.

And I know it's the law, but I don't think anyone calling for VAR expected it to be used like this. As used in rugby, the situation where anyone is likely to have seen a video ref before football, Bamford would not be offside.

 

[scotrail158713]

I can’t get over my delight at tonight’s result. It wasn’t an easy watch, but Scotland got over the line and did it. It’s also the first time in my life they’ve qualified for a major tournament.
We’ll do nothing at the Euros, but it’s enough of an achievement to brighten up this year.

 

[VauxhallandI]

I can’t get over my delight at tonight’s result. It wasn’t an easy watch, but Scotland got over the line and did it. It’s also the first time in my life they’ve qualified for a major tournament.
We’ll do nothing at the Euros, but it’s enough of an achievement to brighten up this year.

Another horrible night but with a sweet finish. I remember standing in the fountain at Trafalgar Sq in ‘98 like it was yesterday

 

[Butts]

I can’t get over my delight at tonight’s result. It wasn’t an easy watch, but Scotland got over the line and did it. It’s also the first time in my life they’ve qualified for a major tournament.
We’ll do nothing at the Euros, but it’s enough of an achievement to brighten up this year.

Miracles do occur occasionally !!!

We've got England at Wembley next June now...

 

[Jamesrob637]

England
Scotland (Alba)
Croatia (Hrvatska)
Ceska Republika

Four countries I know and love

 

[KashmireHawker]

Wrexham have approved a takeover bid: from Hollywood actors Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds!

https://twitter.com/Wrexham_AFC/status/1328339177746927624

 

[507021]

Sheffield Wednesday have sacked Garry Monk.

Tony Pulis is his replacement.

 

[youngiecj]

The game between Darlington and Boston was abandoned yesterday evening after around 86 minutes due to an injury to Darlington player Nicky Hunt with the visitors leading 2-0. The league will have to determine the outcome of the game but it seems sensible to award the 3 points to the Pilgrims..

Hunt was injured in a challenge with a challenge with an attacker, was knocked unconscious and suffered a suspected neck injury.He was treated on the pitch for more than an hour for the injury before being taken to hospital by ambulance at 23:00

Very happily he was released form hospital early this morning following a scan on his head and neck and has been given the all has been given the all-clear.

Nicky Hunt update - News

Nicky Hunt update - News

darlingtonfc.co.uk

Glad to hear he is ok. Looked nasty at the time. Be interesting to see what happens now in regards to the match.

Miracles do occur occasionally !!!

We've got England at Wembley next June now...

Just happen to have tickets for that!

 

[DarloRich]

Glad to hear he is ok. Looked nasty at the time. Be interesting to see what happens now in regards to the match.

It was a bad one but he seems to be ok There was good supporting work from the Boston medical team on the night. The match should be awarded to Boston. We were poor and deserved to get nothing.

 

[youngiecj]

It was a bad one but he seems to be ok There was good supporting work from the Boston medical team on the night. The match should be awarded to Boston. We were poor and deserved to get nothing.

Player safety is always the priority. I hope so, thought we were the better team for the most part. Was impressed with your streaming service though, was excellent. Interestingly if we have to play again we have 38 matches in 25 weeks!

 

[DarloRich]

Player safety is always the priority. I hope so, thought we were the better team for the most part. Was impressed with your streaming service though, was excellent. Interestingly if we have to play again we have 38 matches in 25 weeks!

it is a very good service: all volunteer funded, created & managed. 4 cameras, replays, graphics and now stats also all coupled up with the fans radio commentary. £7.95 per match if you don't own a season ticket.

it was better than the Swindon stream in the cup!

 

[Darandio]

it is a very good service: all volunteer funded, created & managed. 4 cameras, replays, graphics and now stats also all coupled up with the fans radio commentary. £7.95 per match if you don't own a season ticket.

it was better than the Swindon stream in the cup!

Guiseley are making tonights game available for free and are hoping to continue it in the future so are asking for donations. I know a few Darlo fans that are donating the £7.95 that they normally pay for a home game.

 

[DarloRich]

Guiseley are making tonights game available for free and are hoping to continue it in the future so are asking for donations. I know a few Darlo fans that are donating the £7.95 that they normally pay for a home game.

they are having a pay what you think it is worth day apparently.

 

[Jamesrob637]

Heavy 6-0 defeat for Deutschland tonight, their worst in 90 years!

 

[Butts]

Glad to hear he is ok. Looked nasty at the time. Be interesting to see what happens now in regards to the match.


Just happen to have tickets for that!

Did you wangle them without an inkling of who the teams would be ?

Normal service resumed against Slovakia who only had 1 point before putting us to the sword the other night

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

they are having a pay what you think it is worth day apparently.

The score of Guiseley 1 ... Darlington 4 must have pleased you. Where did you get the lad who scored the fourth goal?

 

[DarloRich]

The score of Guiseley 1 ... Darlington 4 must have pleased you. Where did you get the lad who scored the fourth goal?

Erico Sousa? We got him from Tadcaster Albion after a really good showing in the cup against us. He is Portuguese and come of of the Manchester City academy and played for Accrington and Tranmere. Capped at under 19 level for Portugal. Looks like a useful little player.

 

[youngiecj]

Did you wangle them without an inkling of who the teams would be ?

Normal service resumed against Slovakia who only had 1 point before putting us to the sword the other night

Kind of. I’m an England travel member so have got tickets for all the group matches and rest of the tournament if England profess (unlikely!).

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Kind of. I’m an England travel member so have got tickets for all the group matches and rest of the tournament if England profess (unlikely!).

What might they be "professing"?

 

[Butts]

Did you wangle them without an inkling of who the teams would be ?

Normal service resumed against Slovakia who only had 1 point before putting us to the sword the other night

And now beaten 1-0 by Israel , no back door to the World Cup - or front in all probability without a decent striker.

 

[VauxhallandI]

And now beaten 1-0 by Israel , no back door to the World Cup - or front in all probability without a decent striker.

Yep we even manage to depress just after qualification

It was a huge failure to lose both those games especially bossing them both in the main

 

[youngiecj]

What might they be "professing"?

Progress.

 

[DarloRich]

Former Leicester City, Barnsley, Brentford, Blackpool, Aberdeen and most importantly Darlington player and manager Tommy Wright has become a trainee police officer. Not all footballers go on to life a life of luxury

Leicestershire Police:​

After a career tackling on the pitch, one of the force’s latest recruits is now turning his attention to a life of tackling crime.

To many football fans 35 year old Tommy Wright will be a familiar face, after a successful career playing for clubs including Leicester City, Barnsley, Brentford, Blackpool and Aberdeen he’s stepping up to score goals of a different kind as a trainee police officer.

First day nerves? Not when you’ve played in front of 60,000 spectators

Former football star Tommy Wright joins the force as a student officer.

www.leics.police.uk

 

[FrodshamJnct]

Maradona has passed away aged 60. A sad day for the game.

 

[Cowley]

Maradona has passed away aged 60. A sad day for the game.

Already being discussed here Tom:https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/maradona-dies-aged-60.211663/

 

[Old Yard Dog]

it is a very good service: all volunteer funded, created & managed. 4 cameras, replays, graphics and now stats also all coupled up with the fans radio commentary. £7.95 per match if you don't own a season ticket.

it was better than the Swindon stream in the cup!

Excellent coverage from Darlington on Tuesday night and a very fair commentary. I'd been looking forward to a trip to the Arena but 3 pts watching nervously on my PC more than compensates. Good luck at Bristol Rovers on Sunday.

 

[DarloRich]

Excellent coverage from Darlington on Tuesday night and a very fair commentary. I'd been looking forward to a trip to the Arena but 3 pts watching nervously on my PC more than compensates. Good luck at Bristol Rovers on Sunday.

We were poor again. Another home defeat. We cant break down well organised defensive lines if we fall behind. Score early and we are fine.

4 camera positions for the last game! Hope the BBC are up to scratch on Sunday

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

To an old-timer like me, it seems strange to see Sunderland, Fleetwood and Accrington Stanley all in the same division.

 

[youngiecj]

2-1 defeat at AFC Fylde. Disappointing result when we led. Onwards to Gloucester on Wednesday.

 

[DarloRich]

2-1 defeat at AFC Fylde. Disappointing result when we led. Onwards to Gloucester on Wednesday.

Fylde should win the league. Full time professional and a high coin level behind them.