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Post by broadwaterred82 on Jan 23, 2024 23:06:37 GMT
The conditions and the officials certainly made it more ‘entertaining’ than it might have been. The side with the wind behind were better each half, though I think overall we edged it and probably should have won despite some of the most bonkers officiating I’ve seen in a while. The Slough goal seemed to be a product of the weather and a little complacency from Jeffries. Slough were pretty decent in the first half, but we had chances… I was convinced we’d be fine once we got the wind advantage. A rescinded red card for an offside out of nowhere was a new one… and two goals disallowed (one of which was both dubious and flagged really late) just added to the frustration. The Chadwick pass for Ollie’s goal was excellent, he really fits in well I think. Also thought Cashman was really good… Luque unfortunately not offering a great deal. Slough clearly a decent team, so take the draw and move on. Roll on Saturday! I completely agree. There is no point dwelling on this. Onwards to the next game 👍 |
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Post by faninthestand on Jan 23, 2024 23:29:35 GMT
Strange decisions aside, they should not cloud the fact we were not at our best tonight. Two sloppy goals but at least we didn't throw away a point in the latter stages.
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Post by Keithsson on Jan 24, 2024 7:15:42 GMT
Hinsh post match - YouTubeProbably just being diplomatic, but its oddly 'normal'... no reference at all to all the weirdness of it all.
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Post by markg on Jan 24, 2024 7:42:40 GMT
Hinsh post match - YouTubeProbably just being diplomatic, but its oddly 'normal'... no reference at all to all the weirdness of it all. Yes. I thought that too. Either the question we all wanted asked was edited out or the interviewer was guided not to go there. Hinsh diplomacy in action. Onwards and upwards. (Still looking forward to watching video highlights though.....) |
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Post by dutchboy74 on Jan 24, 2024 8:09:19 GMT
Hinsh post match - YouTubeProbably just being diplomatic, but its oddly 'normal'... no reference at all to all the weirdness of it all. Yes. I thought that too. Either the question we all wanted asked was edited out or the interviewer was guided not to go there. Hinsh diplomacy in action. Onwards and upwards. (Still looking forward to watching video highlights though.....) Not sure if they will show the red card incident or disallowed goals. Would be good if they did though |
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Post by rambler on Jan 24, 2024 9:27:20 GMT
Congratulations to all concerned for a wonderfully entertaining evening in appalling conditions. The "all" include the officials for such eccentric behaviour that will mean this game will be remembered over the years. Both goals from goalkeeping errors and lots of errors from the outfield players over the 90 minutes so it is good to remember this when we are assuming perfect decision making from bedraggled abused officials. Chill everybody.
Yes I think Worthing did just about enough to win. Slough though put up a good fight in those Alamo-like last 25 minutes or s,o and they did hit the Worthing woodwork twice in the game with the keeper well beaten so I dare say their own message board also records a well-deserved point.
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Post by portlandred on Jan 24, 2024 9:27:41 GMT
Thought a draw was probably fair. I had a feeling before the game that we would have a blip and this was it, so a point gained rather than 2 lost I reckon. Slough were another well drilled and solid line up with one of the best players in the league, Scott Davies who got his head / boot on everything in their box. Considering the conditions I thought we played some fairly decent stuff but the weather ended up being a leveler.
I’m not one to berate officials normally but not quite sure how a ref can make retrospective decisions of offside when the linesman didn’t flag initially. That lino needs to be struck off as I’m not convinced he knows the offside law or maybe he’s been watching too much VAR infected premier league stuff.
Decent turnout considering the conditions and hopefully a gate of over 2K when the fair weather fans return on Saturday
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Post by pauld on Jan 24, 2024 10:35:37 GMT
The official excuse/explanation was that the assistant, in each case, did not see that a Worthing player had flicked the ball on, making the recipient offside, but the referee did see the touch and, on that basis, the assistant gave offside.
So, in effect, the assistant ruled that our player was in an offside position at the moment that an action that he didn't see took place...
At least we now know what it's like to watch a match with VAR.
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Post by goldstonerapper on Jan 24, 2024 10:51:41 GMT
Agree with all the observations, don't think I've ever felt so annoyed at Woodside Road before! Slough very tidy but the same as many of the sides in the division - reliant on long balls and set pieces. Few points from me, not sure that Jeffries is any better than Rocco in my opinion? Alfie looked excellent and seems to have fitted in straight away, Chopper had a great game and seems to be growing in confidence in the team, Wadham a tidy payer but a different style of player to Ricky, I think I'd like to see a bit more drive and energy from him though? Too harsh? Also, as a self confessed Albion STH too, it was nice to see Jack Hinshelwood sat behind me in the stand!
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Post by Keithsson on Jan 24, 2024 11:57:40 GMT
The official excuse/explanation was that the assistant, in each case, did not see that a Worthing player had flicked the ball on, making the recipient offside, but the referee did see the touch and, on that basis, the assistant gave offside. So, in effect, the assistant ruled that our player was in an offside position at the moment that an action that he didn't see took place... At least we now know what it's like to watch a match with VAR. OK, that's interesting Paul, thank you. Makes some sense that. Although it does make me wonder, and this may sound a bit conceited, but have we maybe become a bit too good for the officials to keep up with us? Our intricate little flicks, passes, feints, dummies and runs are not out of place at a higher level sometimes. Maybe we're inadvertently shooting ourselves in the foot when officialdom at this level is more used to 'lumpy, lumpy up to the big man' stuff. I couldn't see if Ollie/Jake etc were or weren't offside for the goals/red card because it was the wrong end of the pitch for me. But that thought had already struck me in the first half with a few 'were they weren't they offside calls'. Ollie, who I have to say was absolutely on one last night, got flagged a couple of times where, sitting indirect line with play, he clearly wasn't, he was just much quicker of thought and leg. Likewise, and in the interests of balance, he was in an offside position and wasn't flagged a couple of times too. He was just on another level. movement and pace wise. There will always be balls ups by the officials, that can happen anywhere, and out of the heat of battle I do have sympathy with them. We've already seen some absolute howlers this season which were down to them literally not knowing what they were doing ( the free kick for encroachment for example). But on a more general level could this be a sign perhaps that we're reaching levels that are beginning to outgrow the NLS? |
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Post by rebellious on Jan 24, 2024 12:37:26 GMT
And the moral of the story is .......... Wait for the match highlights before commenting!
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Post by Keithsson on Jan 24, 2024 16:52:17 GMT
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Post by Bally on Jan 24, 2024 17:06:35 GMT
The official excuse/explanation was that the assistant, in each case, did not see that a Worthing player had flicked the ball on, making the recipient offside, but the referee did see the touch and, on that basis, the assistant gave offside. So, in effect, the assistant ruled that our player was in an offside position at the moment that an action that he didn't see took place... At least we now know what it's like to watch a match with VAR. Nice to hear a reason but the lino stuttered his run so if he thought he flicked it he should raise his flag, if he didn't he shouldn't. His role is to make that decision, be it right or wrong. Is he allowed to differ? If a qualified ref knows please share because I'm all up for being educated if I'm on the wrong track |
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Post by Bally on Jan 24, 2024 18:20:21 GMT
Bravo media team for a fair edit. Enough replays but with selective audio to keep it PG! |
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Post by worthingwire on Jan 24, 2024 21:15:45 GMT
And the moral of the story is .......... Wait for the match highlights before commenting! Prepared to be shot down in flames here, but having watched the highlights, it looked to me like the three big offside calls were correct. I'd hazard that with VAR each one would have been upheld. |
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