RateTheRef

I think Harrington has been very hit and miss today. For example, how is Garner still on the pitch? On a yellow and clearly pushes Rogers two handed in the back and Harrington plays on.
A lot of fouls and he doesn’t seem to pull players aside to have a quick word. It’s either nothing or a yellow card.
Just my thoughts.

I like Pawson as a referee. But, I don’t think it was his finest 90 minutes. Missed a few cautions in my opinion.
No need for the scenes at the end. But, I think that also happens as the game has not been overly well officiated.

Port Vale v Blackpool - Ed Duckworth

A very interesting game, Blackpool went one up and in complete control of the game. However, just before half time Blackpool had a player sent off. For me it was not a red card. At most a yellow but Port Vale players got around Mr Duckworth and the Port Vale player rolled around on the floor.
Second half Port Vale came out and battered Blackpool with the man advantage. I have to say two of the goals were very contentious; one for me a clear push and the other a clear foul in the corner before the cross came in.

I’m not sure how to sum up Mr Duckworth’s performance. I would say on the whole one big decision that in my opinion was incorrect had a massive impact on the rest of the game. If I were a Port Vale fan I’d be over joyed but; if I were a Blackpool fan very frustrated with the referee.

Seen Mr Duckworth has had some Championship appointments; after today’s showing I’m not sure he is at that level.

I thought Ben Toner handled the game very well. He is a referee who likes to let a bit of contact go. Don’t think Derby can argue with the red card for them. What was he thinking to pick up a caution for time wasting and then to bring the Birmingham player down on the attack Ben Toner had no choice. I think the talking point is; should Birminghams number 4 had been sent off earlier in the match? For me, I thought it was a foul and should had come with a yellow card. He was correct to straight red card the Birmingham 4 for a very high foot on the Derby player.

The penalty… interesting… the Birmingham player is backing into the Derby defender. Some say penalty others say 50/50 and play on.

On the whole I thought Ben Toner was clam and in full control. As a times you could feel the game heat up.

See Steve Evans is the new Bristol Rovers head coach. I am sure EFL officials feel Christmas has come early. 😂

Sorry OllieBCAFC I have to disagree with you. IMO if penalties are being given for that then football is in a dark place. The Bradford player has felt minor contact and throws himself to the floor. IMO it’s a very poor decision and a decision that could get a manger his P45. I thought there was a contact with consequence in decision making?

I watched the game on Sky Sports Plus and don’t support either team but felt sorry for Plymouth. Would be interesting to see that offside decision again.

That’s just my opinion but I do fully respect your view too OllieBCAFC

It is a problem trying to decide who should be penalised. Both players are at it. You cannot win as a referee. My suggestion is to book both of them, retake corner. Just my opinion of course.

Can you stop the game to caution and then re-start with a corner kick if the corner has already been taken? My understanding is; as soon as the ball is kicked the ball is live in play so it would either be a free kick or a penalty kick.

Fixed the quote thingamajigga, bmb