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Re: Pyramid Patrol 2021/22
« Reply #90 on: Sun 31 Oct 2021 09:16 »
Southern League Division 1 South
Winchester City v Slimbridge

Referee Robert Finn
Assistants Robert Nicholas & Erno Vajda

I don't often have the opportunity to watch matches in person and thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon's entertainment although I suspect it was not one of Mr Finn's finest hours. He was clearly not bothered by physical contact allowing a number of robust challenges to go unpunished and telling players to get on with it when the lack of free kicks was mentioned. This also included a friendly chat with  a member of each team at different points to underline his position. Winchester took the lead on 34 minutes following a free kick which Mr Finn was persuaded to award by AR1. From my distant position it appeared a clear foul but I don't think a free kick would have been awarded were it not for vigorous flagging by the assistant. They doubled their lead six minutes later.

As the teams were coming out from their half time break I heard the Slimbridge manager comment to Mr Finn that he needed to get a grip before something happened but his stance remained the same for the first 15 minutes of the second half during which the verbal opposition to his lack of discipline grew from players of both teams. On 60 minutes there was a passage of play which ended with two Winchester players prone on the floor and needing treatment, the first after a challenge which was certainly worthy of a yellow card for me and possibly more yet didn't even receive a free kick. The Winchester captain informed Mr Finn that somebody was going to get seriously injured and it would be his fault. Two minutes later things changed when another attempted tackle surprisingly resulted in a free kick and a subsequent discussion between players of both sides, the Winchester players wanting further sanction and the Slimbridge players commenting that the better placed AR2 hadn't seen anything. Eventually a yellow card was produced for the Slimbridge No. 8. Free kicks then suddenly became the rule of the day although this didn't stop the disagreements by players who couldn't see why what had previously been allowed was now forbidden. The Winchester keeper received a yellow card for time wasting, didn't seem too bad to me, and a Slimbridge player was yellow carded for stopping a promising attack on the far side of the pitch. On 85 minutes a quick break resulted in a 3rd Winchester goal which the Slimbridge defence clearly thought should have been disallowed for offside. I wasn't in a position to judge the correctness of the call but verbal comments to AR2 led to a yellow card for the Slimbridge No.3. Another goal in stoppage time resulted in a 4-0 win for the home side.

At the end normal courtesies were observed by both sides although I did hear one or two comments as the players and officials left the pitch indicating that they hadn't thought a great deal of Mr Finn's performance. Fortunately nobody did get seriously injured but the first hour reminded me of football forty or fifty years ago. I leave you to decide whjether that was a good thing or not.
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Re: Pyramid Patrol 2021/22
« Reply #91 on: Sun 31 Oct 2021 16:39 »
Mr Appointments Man had kindly made up for my disappointment last week, with the official in question being in charge at Liversedge, but the morning in the area was very soggy, with forecasts of brighter weather a little further South; and so it proved, with bright sunshine most of the way to the unfamiliar surroundings of

Saturday 30th October 2021
NCEFL Division 1
Swallownest   1   v   2   Rossington Main
Dylan Hague (S&H FA); George Barber, James Hawley.
Observer (Listed in programme!) Roger Haycock.

The tea hatch provided an excellent tray of steak pie, peas and gravy - clubs down South, please note! At 14.45 things on the pitch looked quiet - it emerged that the start was delayed until 15.15. A Motorway closure had not prevented their players from arriving on time, but their kit had not made it through and Mr Hague had wisely not insisted on a blues v buffs encounter. The delay did give JCFC time to ponder Mr Hague's forename: had his parents really wanted a rabbit? Or did that have Llareggub to do with it? Either way, one would hope that his refereeing colleagues have nicknamed him Zimmerman. He is certainly no cuddly bunny, being tall and quite strongly built - no euphemism for overweight implied.

Mr Hague moved well. with good backward movement and some impressive sprints - one or two of them perhaps supererogatory, whether to warm up further or to impress the Observer we do not know. Rossington appeared much the stronger side, as the League table implied. They had two corners in the first couple of minutes, the second coming when the home keeper just managed to tip the ball out of the top corner of the goal. They continued to threaten, shooting just wide on 5 minutes. Mr Hague looked to keep play moving: two tackles through the back - one by each side - raised an odd eyebrow in the stand, but were not penalised, with Mr Hague being in a much better position to judge. The Rossington number 6 received a long, long word as quarter time approached, but his side continued to dominate, but equally continued to put their shots off target. The home number 10 received a shot smack in his face - Mr Hague was quick to stop play, but could not get a sensible reply as to whether he wanted the trainer, whose arrival was much delayed. In such cases, surely, it is acceptable to make the decision for the player. In the end he was treated, taken off to the touchline for further attention and soon waved back on. The poor chap unfortunately received a yellow card for a foul within a minute. He was followed a further minute later by the Rossington number 2. The major incident came on 40 minutes; a fierce Rossington shot made contact with the home full back's arm and Mr Hague immediately blew his whistle and pointed to the spot. This was quintuply (at least) unfortunate, as the ball simply looped into an unguarded net. Unfortunate for the shooter, denied a goal. Unfortunate for the Swallownest number 2, who received a red card. In reality, though perhaps not in terms of football law, he had not denied a goal, the referee's whistle had, but Mr Hague could hardly send himself off. Unfortunate, perhaps, for Swallownest, who had to play the remainder of the match a man short. Unfortunate for the Rossington player who missed the penalty. Above all unfortunate for Mr Hague, who doubtless was all too aware of the egg on his face, with protests coming from each side. On 44 minutes numbers were temporarily evened, as the visiting number 10 was sent to the sin-bin for dissent and Swallownest actually took a surprise lead on 45 minutes.

As the players and officials left the field, JCFC was thinking that it was a situation in which an elder statesman assistant - there are a few operating in this league - would have been an advantage to offer a measure of sympathy and reassurance, but fortunately none was required to restore Mr Hague's equilibrium. Rossington got their equaliser on 56 minutes. There were a couple of routine yellow cards, one after an advantage had been played, the other for the excitable Rossington number 6, already spoken to earlier. A free-kick two minutes into added time allowed Rossington to float the ball into the penalty area, where it was headed home for the winner.

So, not a faultless display, but if the significant feature to note is how the referee recovers from a slip, then Mr Hague did well on that account, the second half being largely well-handled, and players were gracious at the final whistle. No doubt Mr Haycock, kindly soul that he is, will have offered advice that would probably be unneeded by then, but would have been able to commend his overall performance.

A bus and two trains saw JCFC back in Brighouse by 19.51.
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Re: Pyramid Patrol 2021/22
« Reply #92 on: Sun 31 Oct 2021 17:47 »
Interesting theories as to why Mr Hague's parents named him Dylan. My suspicion is that it is more to do with their liking for a mournful American singer by the name of Bob. Again thank you for your Match Reports JCFC, I can genuinely say they have become my favourite part of RTR
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Re: Pyramid Patrol 2021/22
« Reply #93 on: Sun 31 Oct 2021 17:50 »
Interesting theories as to why Mr Hague's parents named him Dylan. My suspicion is that it is more to do with their liking for a mournful American singer by the name of Bob. Again thank you for your Match Reports JCFC, I can genuinely say they have become my favourite part of RTR

I always thought the conversations surrounding the luscious pink attire worn by officials was another key highlight of this site Whistleblower.

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Re: Pyramid Patrol 2021/22
« Reply #94 on: Sun 31 Oct 2021 18:20 »
Interesting theories as to why Mr Hague's parents named him Dylan. My suspicion is that it is more to do with their liking for a mournful American singer by the name of Bob. Again thank you for your Match Reports JCFC, I can genuinely say they have become my favourite part of RTR

I always thought the conversations surrounding the luscious pink attire worn by officials was another key highlight of this site Whistleblower.

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Well certainly a highlight as might be the case with a luminous marker pen but hardly key as there's no fuschia in it.

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Re: Pyramid Patrol 2021/22
« Reply #95 on: Sun 31 Oct 2021 19:26 »
That's Shocking, if you ask me.

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« Reply #96 on: Sun 31 Oct 2021 20:15 »
Hunting for a reaction perhaps ?

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« Reply #97 on: Sun 31 Oct 2021 20:35 »
Interesting theories as to why Mr Hague's parents named him Dylan. My suspicion is that it is more to do with their liking for a mournful American singer by the name of Bob. Again thank you for your Match Reports JCFC, I can genuinely say they have become my favourite part of RTR

Although JCFC references both in his musings, it might surprise some that out of the two Dylans your "mournful American singer" is the one that bagged the Nobel prize for literature! Fortunately there was and still is so much more to Bob Dylan than his voice, which wasn't that bad anyway. Either way, better than naming after a lazy anthropomorphic rabbit.

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« Reply #98 on: Sun 31 Oct 2021 21:34 »
The Nobel Prize was a huge honour for Bob Dylan; I felt it was a shame that he was unable or disinclined to accept the Prize in person. I have known people who regard Dylan's lyrics and music with an admiration bordering on reverence. They clearly perceive depths which I cannot as his work has never been much to my taste. However, I am more low brow in being a great fan of Simon and Garfunkel and I doubt their lyrics ever troubled the Nobel Nominating Committee for consideration.

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« Reply #99 on: Sun 31 Oct 2021 21:41 »
I might add that I am also an admirer of Llareggub's creator, particularly his poetry. His ' A Refusal to Mourn the Death, by Fire, of a Child in London ' is one of the most powerful 20th century poems in my view.

I don't know whether the referee Mr Dylan Hague reads these posts but if so, he will surely marvel at how his name has prompted such a literary exchange.

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« Reply #100 on: Mon 01 Nov 2021 17:00 »
The home number 10 received a shot smack in his face - Mr Hague was quick to stop play, but could not get a sensible reply as to whether he wanted the trainer, whose arrival was much delayed. In such cases, surely, it is acceptable to make the decision for the player. In the end he was treated, taken off to the touchline for further attention and soon waved back on.
It never ceases to amaze me how often a simple enquiry as to whether assistance is required is met with a reply of no relevance.  In cases where a whack to the head is the cause of the stoppage I just wave the trainer on.  It's amazing how quickly players manage to say 'no' then!  "Too late player.  Your reply indicated that you were confused so I've called him on now.  You will have to leave the pitch."   

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« Reply #101 on: Thu 04 Nov 2021 17:09 »
I trust I may be forgiven for sneaking this intruder in here.

Wednesday 3rd November 2021
UEFA Youth League (MD4)
Manchester City   3   v   5   Club Brugge
Krzysztof Jakublik: Bartosz Heinig, Marek Arys (all Poland). 4thers: James Bell.

No literary or musical origins were evident in the referee's forename, which derived fom The Great Polish Vowel Famine of 1983. By the time JCFC took his seat, the officials were well into their warm-up. AR2 was jogging up and down his line, AR1 seemed to have tired of that exercise and both finished up waiting for Mr Jakublik going through his contortions. He spent a considerable time on his knees sniffing the pitch at very close quarters - or if he asked the direction of Mecca, he must have been pointed towards the Bingo hall in Bolton. When they took to the field, it was good to see both referee and AR2 wearing long sleeves - AR1 being less elegant.

The recent match in Belgium had ended 1-1 and the City goalkeeper was called into action twice in the first four minutes. City were soon denied by a double block by Brugge defenders. The home side were determined to build from the back - an excellent tactic when the players are good enough - but City's were not and twice played their keeper into difficulties, while another crossfield pass went out for a corner. On 11 minutes the keeper tired of this and sent the ball forward. A boob by the Brugge keeper gave the ball away to a City man, who passed inside for his captain to give them the lead. Brugge returned to the attack and the City keeper did well to claw the ball out from under the crossbar.  On 19 minutes the lively visiting number 10 carried the ball into the penalty area and went down. It was a surprise when Mr Jakublik whistled, as it didn't look like a penalty - and sure enough, he awarded a free-kick to City and a yellow card for simulation. Brugge continued to do the bulk of the attacking, the home number 11 receiving a yellow card for tapping the ball away to delay a free-kick, and the half ended with a succession of four corners for the visitors.

City started the second half with further sloppiness at the back, but were not punished and on 48 minutes they broke out, Mr Jakublik allowed an advantage and a weakish shot slipped under the Brugge keeper to give City a two goal cushion. JCFC spent the rest of the match with his head almost permanently turned firmly to the left, the action being largely confined to The far end of the field. Their goal on 61 minutes was certainly deserved as a reward for relentless pressure, but on 65 minutes the home captain won the ball, carried it forward and fired a splendid long shot into the net - the keeper had no chance with this one - to complete his hat-trick. That was the last we saw of City at the end where the spectators were. On 69 minutes City's tactic , known as messing about at the back, allowed Brugge their second, a third coming from a penalty three minutes later. The 83rd minute saw Brugge take the lead. A trip by Brugge ended with a yellow card for each side, with the fifth goal for Brugge coming  with the final paly of the game.

Mr Jakublik had no problems in the match, being firm with misbehaviour, but not too fussy about physical challenges. The assistants made no obvious errors - not that AR2 was called upon to do anything much in the second half.

The mystery is why City have not assembled a better side: once again it looks as if they will have difficulty in qualifying for the knock-out stage.
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Re: Pyramid Patrol 2021/22
« Reply #102 on: Fri 05 Nov 2021 14:59 »
I trust I may be forgiven for sneaking this intruder in here.

Wednesday 3rd November 2021
UEFA Youth League (MD4)
Manchester City   3   v   5   Club Brugge
Krzysztof Jakublik: Bartosz Heinig, Marek Arys (all Poland). 4thers: James Bell.

No literary or musical origins were evident in the referee's forename, which derived fom The Great Polish Vowel Famine of 1983.

Well, there is always the composer Krzysztof Penderecki, though since the last two Poles to win the Nobel Prize for literature were Wisława Szymborska and Olga Tokarczuk, you may have to wait for a while to see one of their namesakes officiate in the UEFA Youth League.  As for alleged vowel famines, Krzysztof is not too badly supplied when compared to a word such as źdźbło (a blade of grass)
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Re: Pyramid Patrol 2021/22
« Reply #103 on: Fri 05 Nov 2021 16:44 »
I trust I may be forgiven for sneaking this intruder in here.

Wednesday 3rd November 2021
UEFA Youth League (MD4)
Manchester City   3   v   5   Club Brugge
Krzysztof Jakublik: Bartosz Heinig, Marek Arys (all Poland). 4thers: James Bell.

No literary or musical origins were evident in the referee's forename, which derived fom The Great Polish Vowel Famine of 1983.


Well, there is always the composer Krzysztof Penderecki, though since the last two Poles to win the Nobel Prize for literature were Wisława Szymborska and Olga Tokarczuk, you may have to wait for a while to see one of their namesakes officiate in the UEFA Youth League.  As for alleged vowel famines, Krzysztof is not too badly supplied when compared to a word such as źdźbło (a blade of grass)
Polish words are actually surprising easy to pronounce.  At least all the letters and digraphs are always pronounced the same.  Once you know the rules the pronunciation is obvious.  Vowel famines are only alarming with unfamiliar words.  A non English speaking Pole would be somewhat alarmed by the word 'Knightsbridge' but to an English speaker it looks like a simple word.
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Re: Pyramid Patrol 2021/22
« Reply #104 on: Sun 07 Nov 2021 12:03 »
Some decent football, some blunders and a goal or two: what more could a chap ask for? All were in evidence at

Saturday 6th November 2021
FA Cup 1st Round
Halifax Town   7   v   4   Maidenhead United
Jacob Miles (Sussex/Warwickshire?); Oliver Noonan, Stuart Morland. 4thers: Blake Antrobus.

The programme featured a Cup victory over Rochdale in 1938, which had ended in a then record score at The Shay, of 7-3. Nobody suspected that it would be surpassed in this game.

The fun started on 10 minutes, Halifax nodding in a corner to the far post. The lead was not to last long: an eminently saveable low shot from wide on the left bounced off the keeper's chest and was tapped in. Four minutes later a good shot gave Halifax the lead once again, but it was again very short-lived, a visiting forward bringing the ball down well and shooting on the turn. 2-2 within 20 minutes. Halifax dominated possession with high-tempo passing and good movement off the ball creating some excellent angles and the visiting keeper had to dive to turn a strong shot for a corner after yet another excellent move. On 37 minutes the Maidenhead keeper was defeated by a longish shot which bounced just in front of him. There was no immediate response this time; instead Halifax produced another excellent move, involving a backheeled pass leading to their fourth goal on 42 minutes. There was no let-up, however, Maidenhead had a free-kick a minute later, lifted it towards the far post and the Halifax defence was breached again.

In all the action of the first half, Mr Miles had scarcely been called upon to get involved, but he produced an instant yellow card two minutes after the restart as a sliding Maidenhead tackle took out an opponent as well adding a yellow for Halifax for simulation on 51 minutes. The Halifax fans behind that goal were not convinced by that decision, butit would be unwise to attach too much significance to that. Halifax's fifth, on 58 minutes, involved another backheel in the build-up, while a break down the right and low cross soon produced their sixth. Maidenhead were presented with the ball a minute later and made it 6-4: even Town fans had to laugh at yet another error. Halifax were badly caught in possession, leading to a dangerous Maidenhead attack, which was blocked in the penalty box. The home side came back with number seven on 73 minutes, but there was to be no further scoring, despite some more great attacks. There was a deserved yellow for Halifax, for handball by a player who had gone to ground and was determined not to let his opponent get clear, and a late one for a late Maidenhead foul.

It had been a splendid afternoon's entertainment, with skilful play from each side and generally good discipline from the players, requiring - and receiving - only a light touch from Mr Miles. He has only appeared on JCFC's radar in the last couple of years and had not been seen before. Even his base is uncertain:  his links are with Sussex, but Linked-In shows him as from Warwickshire, possibly historic rather than actual. It also makes mention of an impressive sporting involvement, both as a triathlete and as a tennis umpire. He showed a preference for a low profile, but had a number of informal chats with players along the way. It was not a match to test his control, but he handled it in the way it required, in a performance that impressed. If he adapts just as well to more feisty matches, he looks a very good prospect.

JCFC's FA Cup season thus ends on a high. The Vase returns in a fortnight, with the prospect of a double-header.
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