Another poor official decision (1 Viewer)

[sw88]

Martin Atkinson just awarded Chelsea a 'goal' that never crossed the line. How many more poor decision will it take before goal line technology is brought in? This one was a diabolical decision! Never any doubt that it didn't cross the line!

I think Atkinson deserves to be demoted after this decision and the Ballotelli incident.

 

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[ccfcway]

Tottenham would be better off with it 2-0 and they have a pen with chelsea down to 10 rather than the goal

Something just isn't quite right is it

 

[Sutty]

Tottenham would be better off with it 2-0 and they have a pen with chelsea down to 10 rather than the goal

Something just isn't quite right is it

That's Bale's choice to make though. If he wants the penalty then don't stick it in the net.

As soon as ref's start deciding what a team would rather have then it's a dangerous situation.

 

[sw88]

Atkinson didn't even wave play on after Cech had taken Adebyor down which is very odd, and not even a word for Cech after the goal?

 

[cornoccfc]

Dreadful decision from the ref- they're supposed to be 100% sure to give goals like that.

The rule about either red card or goal is daft (RE: Cech incident). The goal should stand and he should be off.

 

[Sutty]

Dreadful decision from the ref- they're supposed to be 100% sure to give goals like that.

The rule about either red card or goal is daft (RE: Cech incident). The goal should stand and he should be off.

It's a red card if he prevents a 'clear goalscoring opportunity'.

They scored! He didn't prevent one.

 

[stupot07]

to be honest i would rather have the goal than get the opposition player sent off and miss the penalty

 

[sw88]

And what about that Mikel kick? He booked him so obviously seen it, but isn't that violent conduct?

Overall, a very poor game for Atkinson

 

[stupot07]

And what about that Mikel kick? He booked him so obviously seen it, but isn't that violent conduct?

Overall, a very poor game for Atkinson

It was identical to the Beckham red card v Argentina, perhaps Parker should have done an 'Ashley Young' rather than try and kill him!!:facepalm:

 

[kdrinkell]

And what about that Mikel kick? He booked him so obviously seen it, but isn't that violent conduct?

Overall, a very poor game for Atkinson

He will be retrospectively dealt withI guess

 

[sw88]

He will be retrospectively dealt withI guess

I don't think he can because the ref has taken action during the game. It's not as if Mikel responded to Parkers angry outburst and earns his booking that way.

 

[scroobiustom]

A truly awful game for Martin Atkinson,

Not often I would criticise a ref's performance but he had a bad game - fair to say everyone has an off day from time to time though.

 

[cornoccfc]

It's a red card if he prevents a 'clear goalscoring opportunity'.

They scored! He didn't prevent one.

I didn't make it clear, that comment was about the goal that wasn't

 

[Sutty]

Hmm...:thinking about:

An apology to Atkinson necessary? If not conclusive this at least shows there was more doubt than first thought.

https://p.twimg.com/AqjDlIJCAAA8UI8.jpg

 

[cornoccfc]

Hmm...:thinking about:

An apology to Atkinson necessary? If not conclusive this at least shows there was more doubt than first thought.

https://p.twimg.com/AqjDlIJCAAA8UI8.jpg

First I've seen this, don't remember ITV showing it anyway.

Still doesn't look to have crossed the whole line- but can see why he gave it.

 

[Sutty]

Was thinking that, looks a lot closer than the ITV coverage made it look.

 

[rob9872]

PhotoShop?

 

[Macca]

I think he should face capital punishment

 

[Sutty]

PhotoShop?

The BBC are featuring the picture on the main BBC Sport page now so I doubt it.

 

[DH - Sky Blue]

The ITV coverage only showed replays from the side the assistant referee was on (i.e. the blind side), which although far from conclusive definitely seemed to favour it not being a goal. After the game the ITV technical genius' offered this gem which then showed it was nowhere near a goal.

But todays tabloids give a different view, which show more the way the referee saw it, and prove pretty inconclusive.

If this proposed goal line technology is similar to the ITV reconstruction then it won't help in the slightest!!