Linesman?

**Stevo Da Gull** · 11/08/2006, 10:44 PM

I want to start this post by stating that I am in no way coming on here claiming that Bray were robbed tonight or anything like that. What I am saying is that the linesman on the side of the new stand last night was nothing short of a farce and destroyed a game of football. I know that it's a tough job but this was just un-acceptable.

The build up to Bohs second goal, I think off-side. The corner that lead to their penalty also had an off-side in the build-up to the winning of the corner. (I am open to correction on both of these points as long as the EL Weekly cameras prove that they were on-side but I'm definately bemused by both decisions).

THEN Bohemians score a perfectly legitimate 4th goal which the linesman..... (wait for it)...... does'nt realise went into the net because it hit one of the support poles at the back of the net and came back out. The ref was also unsure and looked over to his linesman who I'm fairly sure awarded a goal-kick... 3 or 4 Bohs players surrounded the lino bemused and furious and in the end Garreth Farelly is sent off (from the bench). For the rest of the game the lino was throwing the flag up and down seemingly at random..

I usually try and avoid posting the night of a game because you can be worked up and say something you regret but this was just ridiculous and a farce. I know that it's a tough job but hey if you can't do it then DONT. We gets a fair amount of tourism this time a year and some people decide to go to a game to sample Eircom league football on their hollidays and they will have gone home thinking that our league is a joke, and the loyal fans of the league deserve better. This is just not acceptable!! Farrelly better have his ban overturned

**Vitruvian Man** · 11/08/2006, 10:52 PM

Can't disagree with anything you are saying stevo though I wasn't in a position where I could confirm if any of our goals were offside. The linesman on our side was shocking too.

They were just flagging at random. We moan and groan about the referees but the standard of their assistants is much much worse.

The actions of the officials for Devlins volleyed goal make a mockery of this league.

We had a nice move which was curtailed by an incorrect offside call late in the game and I just thought - how can you promote this league to doubting barstoolers when the players show skill but the officials arse it all up through incompetance.

**Eoingull** · 12/08/2006, 1:39 AM

Agreed, the linesman tonight was terrible...and so was Alan Kelly. They had no control over what was going on out on the pitch. There were moments where I really felt like walking away from supporting the League of Ireland. With the passion and enthusiasm we all bring to the matches, having to watch nonsense flags, offsides, yellow cards, "unseen" goals, we deserve better.

**Trainee** · 12/08/2006, 2:37 AM

enough said kelly as ref he is a bollax

**bohs til i die** · 12/08/2006, 9:23 AM

well Bohs were denied a blatent penalty in the first half and we did hit the crossbar twice as well.

I hear that Iian Stokes is the ref for the cup tie with Rovers, but Bohs are objecting, so I expect Stokes [or else Kelly] to be the ref there

**BohDiddley** · 12/08/2006, 9:54 AM

Originally Posted by Stevo Da Gull

THEN Bohemians score a perfectly legitimate 4th goal which the linesman..... (wait for it)...... does'nt realise went into the net because it hit one of the support poles at the back of the net and came back out. The ref was also unsure and looked over to his linesman who I'm fairly sure awarded a goal-kick... 3 or 4 Bohs players surrounded the lino bemused and furious and in the end Garreth Farelly is sent off (from the bench).

What a sweet strike, and what a farce that it wasn't allowed. Devo to receive training to hits shots more softly so that officials can keep up.

**CharlesThompson** · 12/08/2006, 10:23 AM

If that actual decision had happened in any other country which prides itself in its football, the referee would at a minimum be suspended, relegated even if not struck off.

During the world Cup that English referee (Graeme Poll?) was dismissed because he failed to send off a player after giving him two yellow cards. Alan Kelly's decision last night was worse. What's going to be done about it?

**CharlesThompson** · 12/08/2006, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by CharlesThompson

If that actual decision had happened in any other country which prides itself in its football, the referee would at a minimum be suspended, relegated even if not struck off.

During the world Cup that English referee (Graeme Poll?) was dismissed because he failed to send off a player after giving him two yellow cards. Alan Kelly's decision last night was worse. What's going to be done about it?

In fact I've actually sent an email to the eircom League

To whom it may concern

During the world Cup English referee Graham Poll was dismissed because he failed to send off a player after giving him two yellow cards. Alan Kelly's decision last night at the Bray Wanderers versus Bohemian FC match to award a goal kick when Paul Devlin has scored with a volley was worse. What's going to be done about this?

I await your response with anticipation.

Best regards

Charles Thompson

Will let you know if I get any response...

**nshoop** · 12/08/2006, 4:33 PM

Originally Posted by bohs til i die

well Bohs were denied a blatent penalty in the first half and we did hit the crossbar twice as well.

I hear that Iian Stokes is the ref for the cup tie with Rovers, but Bohs are objecting, so I expect Stokes [or else Kelly] to be the ref there

If it was kelly I wonder what he'd do cause he hates rovers as much as bohs

**BohsFans** · 12/08/2006, 6:09 PM

I wonder will Kelly get a hush hush one month ban ala Dave McKeon in June. Probably not cause Daddys in charge.

Rico complains about being "ridden rock solid" when I think Bohs have had the most blatant decisions given against us this season!

**CharlesThompson** · 12/08/2006, 7:51 PM

Originally Posted by nshoop

If it was kelly I wonder what he'd do cause he hates rovers as much as bohs

Thing is, he only has one chance to ride you lot this season. Here's hoping!!

**BohsFans** · 12/08/2006, 10:34 PM

Originally Posted by Stevo Da Gull

THEN Bohemians score a perfectly legitimate 4th goal which the linesman..... (wait for it)...... does'nt realise went into the net because it hit one of the support poles at the back of the net and came back out. The ref was also unsure and looked over to his linesman who I'm fairly sure awarded a goal-kick... 3 or 4 Bohs players surrounded the lino bemused and furious and in the end Garreth Farelly is sent off (from the bench). For the rest of the game the lino was throwing the flag up and down seemingly at random..

In fairness I think the lineman gave the goal, but was overruled by that tosser Kelly.
If you have a look at the highlights here Kelly points for a goal kick, but the lineman is going back towards half way with his flag pointed towards our half.

**sonofstan** · 12/08/2006, 11:15 PM

If you still doubt whether it was a goal, look at the middle stantion shake after the ball hits it - at 2.22 on the tape

**nshoop** · 12/08/2006, 11:29 PM

Originally Posted by sonofstan

If you still doubt whether it was a goal, look at the middle stantion shake after the ball hits it - at 2.22 on the tape

Jesus Christ!It was as clear as daylight,dead centre of the goal.Once again kelly proves himself to be a total gobsh*te

**sonofstan** · 12/08/2006, 11:34 PM

Now look at the linesman walking back to the centre circle and pointing to it with his flag - he knew it was a goal and Kelly overruled him because he can't ever admit to being wrong.

**sligoman** · 13/08/2006, 12:17 AM

Originally Posted by BohsFans

If you have a look at the highlights here

I downloaded it and before it played the match highlights it gave me a sample video of porn

. No fecking joke!

**BohsFans** · 13/08/2006, 1:36 AM

Originally Posted by sligoman

I downloaded it and before it played the match highlights it gave me a sample video of porn

. No fecking joke!

You must have some kind of spyware on your comp because there's defo no porn on it! Unfortunately

**sligoman** · 13/08/2006, 1:37 AM

Originally Posted by BohsFans

You must have some kind of spyware on your comp because there's defo no porn on it! Unfortunately

I was referring to Gareth Farrelly, sex on legs that fella is!

.

**pineapple stu** · 13/08/2006, 1:48 AM

Originally Posted by sonofstan

If you still doubt whether it was a goal, look at the middle stantion shake after the ball hits it - at 2.22 on the tape

I assume he thought the ball had gonebehind the goal and hit the stanchion...though how he thought the ball subsequently emerged where it did on the pitch is a mystery!