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Re: Pyramid Patrol 2021/22
« on: Sun 01 Aug 2021 14:57 »
And so to proper business stuff at

Saturday 31st July 2021
NCEFL Premier
Eccleshill United   1   v   1   Penistone Church
Joshua Brayshaw (West Riding FA); Thomas Crossland, James Barker.

Many years ago, Eccleshill used to be a favourite destination, even after bus timetable changes made things tricky. A few years ago, however, things changed when access to the clubhouse (and toilets!) from within the ground was closed. Since then the place has been avoided, but the opening day of the season seemed a good time to see if things had improved. They haven't, so visits will continue to be infrequent.

It was another example of an increasingly frequent match where the ages of the three officials together fell well short of JCFC's. Mr Brayshaw had been seen only as an assistant, where he had looked rather callow, so expectations were not too high, but he made a decent start. On 9 minutes it became clear that a couple of villages must be without their idiot: Eccleshill were awarded an uncontroversial free-kick, the visiting idiot stood over the ball as it was placed, but then tapped the ball back at the player who was about to take the kick. Unfortunately this was the local idiot, who promptly threw the ball at the Penistone man. All unbelievably childish! Mr Brayshaw did not over-react, settling for a word with the visiting player. He did produce a yellow card for a 20th minute foul for the Penistone number 4, who pushed his luck just two minutes later by dribbling the ball some distance away after his side had been penalised. Just after the half hour the Penistone number 6 dislodged the boot of the home number 9 with a deliberate little stamp to the heel, white waiting for a throw. It was very close to Mr Barker - possibly too close for him to have been aware of it as he looked down the line. A degree of niggle was becoming apparent, with little scuffles off the ball and JCFC made a note wondering whether the referee was showing suitable awareness. Clearly he was, as the next occasion resulted in a long warning to the Penistone number 7.

A very late challenge by the home number 8 just a minute into the second period looked perhaps worthy of a yellow card, but Mr Brayshaw merely gave a free-kick. Penistone were coming closer, the home keeper making a save and a block, while a shot curled just the wrong side of the post. An Eccleshill defender was treated for an injury - a process that seemed to be allowed to go on for rather too long. A couple of potential advantages were overlooked - despite a delayed whistle. One went each way. For the second Mr Crossland, who had quite a busy afternoon, flagged for a foul by Penistone, the offender being called to receive a yellow card, which smacked a little of attempted justification. On 75 minutes  an Eccleshill clearance from near their corner went eventually into touch. Mr Brayshaw picked his spot, but was met with much protestation from the Penistone number 2 - and did not convincingly win the argument, settling for a sort of compromise position. Eccleshill finally took the lead on 88 minutes, with an angled shot. With bus times in mind, JCFC at this point made his way to the bottom end of the pitch neat the exit - and was in no position therefore to disagree when Penistone won a penalty in added time. A couple of home players decided that they were and their number 8 received a yellow card for his pains. Penistone made no mistake with the penalty, so a somewhat scrappy game ended as a draw.

There was plenty to approve in Mr Brayshaw's work; good movement with a rapid sprint on occasions; decent signalling to indicate the nature of the offence; and generally accurate decision-making. No major errors, but just a growing sense that for all his communication, he needed to be a little more assertive. No doubt that will come with further experience. One of my now favourite Level 3s (insofar as Level 3s in Yorkshire get any matches nowadays) failed to impress in one of his early matches at the same ground, while another rookie who appeared uncertain is now an established Level 2A. What do I know? Not a lot! I hope that the unknown Observer was able to stress the positives and live up to his amiable grandad appearance in his debrief.
« Last Edit: Fri 16 Dec 2022 16:04 by JCFC »
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