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ThatGuy
15/03/2006, 3:30 PM
Never noticed this before. Well done lads, a good interview.
harpskid
15/03/2006, 6:06 PM
Next time yer chatting to him, ask him if he now knows the difference in a rolling ball and one that is not moving!
Block G Raptor
15/03/2006, 6:27 PM
Whats it like to be the second worst ref in the world after McKeown
Sheridan
15/03/2006, 6:34 PM
Whats it like to be the second worst ref in the world after McKeown
When did this thread become Q&A with Ian Stokes? :confused:
BohDiddley
15/03/2006, 7:08 PM
I would just like to bring to the attention of FIFA, on behalf of Bohs management, players and supporters, that Alan Kelly is probably the sharpest, the fairest, and THE most cool-headed referee in football. Anywhere.
We just love Alan Kelly.
FACT! :)
Block G Raptor
15/03/2006, 7:11 PM
I would just like to bring to the attention of FIFA, on behalf of Bohs management, players and supporters, that Alan Kelly is probably the sharpest, the fairest, and THE most cool-headed referee in football. Anywhere.
We just love Alan Kelly.
FACT! :)
We've got him next week don't we?:D
Drumcondra Red
15/03/2006, 8:36 PM
Q!!! Does your mammy do your hair??? :D
wakenuppaddy
15/03/2006, 10:02 PM
:ball: :ball: :ball:


best ref in the country,hi.
BohDiddley
16/03/2006, 9:32 AM
We've got him next week don't we?:D
I certainly hope that he graces us with his presence.
EnDai
16/03/2006, 4:17 PM
Q!!! Does your mammy do your hair??? :D
No. He gets it cut by Ann-Marie in The Edge.

:D
CharlesThompson
17/03/2006, 7:19 PM
I would like to ask him his opinion on this:

Up until recently I played football in a league. One of the referee's for a match we were playing happens to be a linesman in the eL. After the match when I was going to my car I noted to the linesman, regarding eL matches, that in more cases than I believe could possibly be mistakes I have noticed that some linesmen put up their flags for offsides that are blatantly not offsides - not close calls - but players that are clearly onside. His answer back to me was that I should put myself in the position of a linesman, that if I was getting abuse as a linesman from the stands, then wouldn't I do the same? i.e. call players offside who I knew were onside, because I was getting abuse from the stands. What is your opinion on this?
thomas
20/03/2006, 5:04 AM
If the game is very high tempo and the tackles are flying in, then its better to stop the game and speak to or caution the player.

If the game is a normal paced game then I agree with you, play the advantage and then come back to speak to or caution the player.

When playing advantage, it's not just enough to be in possession of the ball, a positive advantage i.e. promising situation must be there for the offended team.

Fair point - thanks.

This is very dissapointing. Surely there should be no difference? Just come back to the guilty player at the end of the high tempo sequence. Why break up a high tempo game but not an "average" one if the offence and potential advantage are the same.
This is one area where a good ref will shine (ie not be noticed) and a bad one will obviously be noticced breaking up the play.
Raheny Red
21/03/2006, 12:10 PM
*BUMP*

So how about the Shels and Linfield game :p

Great refereeing by you and your assistants :D
pineapple stu
21/03/2006, 12:18 PM
This is very dissapointing. Surely there should be no difference? Just come back to the guilty player at the end of the high tempo sequence. Why break up a high tempo game but not an "average" one if the offence and potential advantage are the same.
He seems to be implying that in the high tempo game, one of those "high tempo" tackles is sooner or later going to end being a leg-breaker, so better to nip it in the bud before it starts. Sounds sensible really.
thomas
22/03/2006, 8:33 AM
He seems to be implying that in the high tempo game, one of those "high tempo" tackles is sooner or later going to end being a leg-breaker, so better to nip it in the bud before it starts. Sounds sensible really.

Good point, but maybe he'd clarify (if possible?).

There's nothing wrong with tackles flying in though, once they're legal! Leg breakers tend to stop play all by themselves...
pineapple stu
22/03/2006, 12:37 PM
Good point, but maybe he'd clarify (if possible?).
Seeing as the interview was two years ago...!
Raheny Red
22/03/2006, 12:48 PM
Oh Christ - I just noticed that I thought that interview was from last week!

Anyone else think this???
micls
22/03/2006, 11:15 PM
Oh Christ - I just noticed that I thought that interview was from last week!

Anyone else think this???

yeah :o