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Post by newby on Apr 14, 2024 19:27:53 GMT
I was thinking with the brogue it could have been Eamonn Andrews, though he was probably a bit more senior by that time.
I can't think of any other Irish commentators of that era.
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Post by Capybara on Apr 14, 2024 19:58:25 GMT
No correct answer so far.
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Post by newby on Apr 14, 2024 20:36:56 GMT
Danny Blanchflower then!
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Post by Capybara on Apr 14, 2024 20:49:44 GMT
Yes, it was Danny Blanchflower.
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Post by byased on Apr 14, 2024 21:21:43 GMT
Never realised he did any commentary. The you tube runs of old seasons are entertaining. Been out of the country, but keeping up to date, and watched the Albion game v Rotherham via the Baggies website in the hotel we were in. We should finish 5th or 6th despite yesterdays result. One win from the last three games will be enough. Tight at the top and bottom of the championship, quite difficult to predict. Hull are still in the mix. Glad to see York won, but still not safe with Boreham Wood winning, but they should be ok. Forest Green going down, I wonder how they will get on back in non league. It is a shame in that they were and are different, with the vegan food, sustainable ground etc. A few unsustainable managerial appointments have not helped. Scarborough ended up in mid table, which is not too bad for the time being. I can see Baggies beating Leeds 2-1 at Wembley with a hotly disputed goal that would have been chalked off by VAR if only they had it.
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Post by hawke on Apr 15, 2024 8:50:52 GMT
Never realised he did any commentary. The you tube runs of old seasons are entertaining. Been out of the country, but keeping up to date, and watched the Albion game v Rotherham via the Baggies website in the hotel we were in. We should finish 5th or 6th despite yesterdays result. One win from the last three games will be enough. Tight at the top and bottom of the championship, quite difficult to predict. Hull are still in the mix. Glad to see York won, but still not safe with Boreham Wood winning, but they should be ok. Forest Green going down, I wonder how they will get on back in non league. It is a shame in that they were and are different, with the vegan food, sustainable ground etc. A few unsustainable managerial appointments have not helped. Scarborough ended up in mid table, which is not too bad for the time being. I can see Baggies beating Leeds 2-1 at Wembley with a hotly disputed goal that would have been chalked off by VAR if only they had it. now you mention it……
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Post by newby on Apr 15, 2024 21:48:16 GMT
Goal line technology but no VAR in the Wembley play-off finals. The argument is that although it's available the sides won't be used to it. A counter argument could be that the winner will have to get used to it, so why not use it.
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Post by donnylad on Apr 16, 2024 10:48:40 GMT
Ah! Now I know where the ECB idiots spend their free time ... working for the EFL! Simples!
What on earth difference does being 'used to VAR' mean? Play to the whistle and listen to the ref - simples!
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Post by newby on Apr 16, 2024 13:55:20 GMT
The use of VAR, like the use of technology in cricket, was bought in to pick up refereeing or umpiring howlers. Unfortunately both technologies are now being used to nit pick, looking for a big toe offside or the merest hint that the ball came off the glove etc.
I'm afraid I have little respect for the standard of refereeing in the EFL as they let blatant handballs, fouls and offsides go at an alarming rate.
Part of the game, what comes around goes around, and these things tend to even themselves out, is all very well. But, for a play-off final, in whatever league I would bring it in regardless.
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Post by slowleftarmer on Apr 16, 2024 15:47:00 GMT
yes in football the whole of the ball has to be across the line for a goal or for it to be out of play. yet when it comes to making a call on a player, only a smallest part of the player has to be offside - why not make offside only correct if all of the player is beyond all of the last defender - would be simpler, quicker and lead to more goals
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Post by karma on Apr 16, 2024 16:01:32 GMT
I agree that the standard of refereeing is very poor in dealing handballs, fouls and offsides, all things that can influence the outcome of the game
Something much more subtle but makes my blood boil is intentional timewasting in it various guises. It can include the goalkeeper taking their time (and everyone else's time too) in taking the goal kick moving the ball twice to take the kick or having gathered the ball in open play moving side to side, feigning to take the kick side several times.
And taking a throw in is another graphic example of timewasting, passing the ball to another player instead of taking it themselves. Or pinching an outrages number of yards knowing the referee'goingbto call play back.
And then there's the none-foul where it appears the 'innocent' party has had their legs chopped off rolling about for ages , getting medical attention, and when the free kick is taken the previouslybinjuredvplsyer sprint away.
All these are designed to 'break-up'play and momentum by the opposition. The fact that they can waste time too adds insuktbto injury.
What really gets me though is the referee who keeps telling the miscreants to get a move on but either does nothing firmer or if he does book a player for time-wasting, waits until the 88th minute to book someone when it doesn't affect the game.It is disruptive, a form of cheating and also robs the supporters of a proper game
Early and firm action can lead to a fairer and more interesting game. Refs need to wake up and be less concerned about the notes they have to make.
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Post by newby on Apr 16, 2024 19:02:48 GMT
A couple of teams pushing to maintain their play-off spots this evening. Barnsley at league 1 leaders Portsmouth and Halifax at home to Ebbsfleet in the National league.
Doncaster not playing but a few of their rivals for the play-offs in League 2 can help by tripping each other up tonight.
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Post by newby on Apr 19, 2024 9:36:42 GMT
Decision made yesterday that there will be no more replays in the FA Cup right through from the first round. Currently replays are allowed until the 5th round.
Replays will still be played in the preliminary rounds.
Important draw last night for Halifax puts them in the last play-off position in the National league, same points but a better goal difference than Aldershot going into the final round of matches on Saturday.
They just need to match or better Aldershot's result on Saturday. Halifax travel to Eastleigh, Aldershot are at Dagenham and Redbridge.
Good luck to them and York of course at the other end.
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Post by newby on Apr 20, 2024 13:24:46 GMT
FA cup semi-finals this weekend. Not fussed who wins today between Man City and Chelsea, good luck to Coventry tomorrow playing Man Utd.
Well done to Halifax who had a good win and extend their season for a few weeks. York City safe so they can enjoy their break.
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Post by karma on Apr 20, 2024 14:10:26 GMT
Yes listened to early kick-off for York City, live to fight another day.
Watching Farsley v Buxton in National League North. They occupy last relegation place on 50 points , just like team above them , Blyth Spartans . Must get a result and hope it's better tha Blyth's home to Brackley.
2 years ago Farsley were going down until 88th minute when Guseley concededxa goal and went down in their place.
It might be lower league but it means a lot to supporters.
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