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General Discussion / Re: Norwich vs Coventry - Tom Kirk
« Last post by carrowman on Tue 27 Jan 2026 08:40 »
Didn't see anything special in Tom Kirk, looked like most of the SG2 officials. Appeared to give a number of "soft" fouls when players went down. Although he can't be blamed if he didn't see the off the ball incidents, I don't think it helps that the modern day trained officials seem to have no desire to try and get wider and look across the pitch, rather than down the pitch. 

Again did nothing about the wrestling at corners but that's the norm, and felt his 10 yards was more like 8. At least he didn't book our keeper for timewasting!
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General Discussion / Re: Pyramid Patrol 2025/26
« Last post by JCFC on Tue 27 Jan 2026 08:07 »
Having left behind a dry Reading, it was a surprise to find steady rain at Slough. Luckily, it was only a short walk to the Moon and Spoon, where the choice was a (disappointingly bland) haggis, with neeps and tatties, in the company of an Auld Acquaintance. When the time came to leave, the rain was pelting down, making for an unpleasant walk to Arbour Park for

Friday 23rd January 2026
Combined Counties League Division 1
Langley 2   v   2   Oxhey Jets
Bailey Wood; Paul Bennett, Harry Sweales


Again, it was necessary to head to the far end turnstile to gain admission, but at this point the rain relented. A cup of tea in the clubhouse cost a mere £1.30, and the programme was free!

In the early stages Langley defenders had plenty of possession, but JCFC decided that the visitors looked the more likely side. It will come as no surprise to those familiar with these musings, therefore, that on 8 minutes a Langley attacker won the chase for a long ball and lifted the ball over the advancing keeper into the net. The Oxhey keeper had to make a save just three minutes later to prevent Langley from doubling their lead. On 24 minutes, though, the Jets' number 7 timed his run perfectly to run clear of some statuesque defenders, leaving only the keeper to beat. As he was rounding him, the keeper made a grab for his ankle, the attacker half stumbled but stayed on his feet and was rewarded by being able to roll the ball into the net for the equaliser. A save by the home keeper on the half hour produced an instant release leading within seconds to a save at the other end. The best moment of the rest of the half was a smart turn by the Oxhey number 8, but the resulting shot was fired straight at the keeper, who blocked it to safety.

Each side introduced a substitute at the break. The incoming Oxhey man waited politely and patiently by the tunnel for the officials to appear. The referee marched straight past, the assistants trotted off to check the nets before AR1 made his way back to authorise the substation. Only at this point did the Langley man wander off the pitch to be allowed on.

A splendid long shot gave Langley the lead just after the hour and the Oxhey keeper was called into action again almost immediately, but Oxhey again soon drew level. They had the upper hand for most of the remaining time, but Langley threatened occasionally. There was plenty of endeavour, lots of tussles, but the match was played in a good spirit.

Mr Wood had quite bushy hair on top and was spared the cowpat look as his short back and sides was regrowing sufficiently, with further growth on his chin. There was one booking - for a late holding offence by Lanley's elder statesman - but little else to trouble him in a peaceful game. His movement was satisfactory, but little more, leading JCFC to feel, doubtless incorrectly, that here was someone happy doing his job well where he is, rather than pushing to attract attention with a view to promotion, though his handling of the match suggested that he could handle matches at a higher level quite comfortably.

The weather for the walk back to the station was dry,  unfortunately JCFC was still not. Sadly, this time Langley omitted to open the bottom gate, adding an extra couple of minutes to the walk, with arrival at the station coinciding with the departure of a Westbound train. The next one was only going as far as Maidenhead, but JCFC boarded it in the hope that it would be warmer there. It wasn't, and the subsequent wait of sixteen minutes was not pleasant, but back at the hotel, the kettle was on by 22.54.
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Cup Appointments / Re: The EFL Cup (Carabao Cup) – 2025/2026
« Last post by Pm2 on Mon 26 Jan 2026 23:54 »
Gillett bankes second legs and Harrington final🤔.
All 3 are in with shout of final and other 2 semis based on form

Brooks will get one, they always involve the previous year's referee in the semi finals in someway shape or form. Oliver Taylor and Kav will be at that Elites course on the week of the 2nd legs so choices are limited. Perhaps Pawson, or Attwell?
first time for everything for me to get a prediction somewhat right 😂😂(or first part of it amyway)
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General Discussion / Re: M OLIVER - Fulham v Brighton.
« Last post by Claretman on Mon 26 Jan 2026 23:13 »

I always assumed Seagull was a Brighton correspondent on this Forum but I may well be mistaken.

hi,

a natural assumption, but then again, maybe he's an ornithologist

great display be MO

regards,

gnr

then again, maybe s/he just likes nicking other people's chips !

The seagulls in Brighton and my home town of Eastbourne are vicious little buggers… any sniff of food being consumed in the open and they will literally fly at you from behind and snatch it.

Yes always best to face up to a seagull, dont allow a tackle from behind.

Had plenty of run ins with them at Scarbados in the summer.
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Cup Appointments / Re: The EFL Cup (Carabao Cup) – 2025/2026
« Last post by TC021002 on Mon 26 Jan 2026 22:31 »
Think Gillett is the obvious pick now. Bankes would also deserve the final but can't see him doing a 2nd leg then final. Brooks did a 1st leg then final last year though but think that's slightly different..
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General Discussion / Re: Norwich vs Coventry - Tom Kirk
« Last post by olliebcafc on Mon 26 Jan 2026 22:21 »
Asante has form for that from his Salford days, clearly he hasn’t learned! I watched the second half and thought Kirk was outstanding - not much he can do about this just a shame nobody picked it up
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General Discussion / Re: Jarred Gillett - Newcastle v Aston Villa
« Last post by Pm2 on Mon 26 Jan 2026 22:10 »
Yep thought he was excellent myself.both sides looking for soft frees all the time but gillett did well not to bow to them all the time…
People saying inconsistent compared to other games but anyone who watched him since he returned from Arab cup he’s prob been top 3 most consistent keeping the high threshold
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General Discussion / Re: Norwich vs Coventry - Tom Kirk
« Last post by Beacon on Mon 26 Jan 2026 21:03 »
I can’t blame Kirk for missing that act of thuggery from Asante. AR Scholes probably had the better viewpoint and I think should have seen that, but things get missed. Clear red card and a stiff ban should be in place for Asante.


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General Discussion / Re: Norwich vs Coventry - Tom Kirk
« Last post by elbee94 on Mon 26 Jan 2026 21:02 »
Seeing the replay again at half time, you can excuse the referee not seeing it but I’m pretty surprised the nearside assistant hasn’t caught that.
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General Discussion / Re: Norwich vs Coventry - Tom Kirk
« Last post by Joecphillips on Mon 26 Jan 2026 20:57 »
Definite red card offence and a ban should be coming for the player, feel a bit sorry for the referee in that situation unfortunately he is human and can’t see everything
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