villanmike Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 There was a point in the second hlaf that the linesman gave a corner, and that rocket polisher Dowd over-ruled him, even tho it seemed both were unsure... However, even with 10 men we should of at least drew with WBA at home. This is more worrying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Platt Posted October 22, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted October 22, 2011 yep if you belive your own eyes and award a corner instead of a goal kick when the linesmen was better positioned. Why dont you use the same rule for a tussle in the box you cock on a stick!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laivasse Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 yep if you belive your own eyes and award a corner instead of a goal kick when the linesmen was better positioned. Why dont you use the same rule for a tussle in the box you cock on a stick!!Could be he watched the incident at half time and felt like his colleague stitched him right up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC-Prideofbrum Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 yep if you belive your own eyes and award a corner instead of a goal kick when the linesmen was better positioned. Why dont you use the same rule for a tussle in the box you cock on a stick!!Could be he watched the incident at half time and felt like his colleague stitched him right up. Because both were watching the incident where the ball clearly hit Heskey (I think it was) and went out for a corner. While the penalty, I imagine he was following the ball and the tussle was off the ball. Completely different situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaAlex Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 The worst part was when Hutton was took out, pouring with blood and the idiot played on as they were 3v2. Somehow Dunne got back and won the ball though. Also is it normal for a referee to have a pot belly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ml1dch Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 And why was Foster not given a card? No one told him about the last man rule. You might want to brush up on your own knowledge. There is no 'last man rule'. The law regards the prevention of a clear goalscoring opportunity. Which Foster didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 He should NOT be allowed to referee us ever again. I'm not saying this because I'm pissed off at the result either. For some reason he is not capable of officiating our games fairly and constantly employs double standards. I know we always say we get shit refs (I imagine most football fans say this) but when he referees our games he truly does influence them against us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ml1dch Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 He was just acting on what the linesman advised him. It was an awful decision, but the responsibility lies with Cann not Dowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 I agree he shouldnt ref our games again. As I said in the ratings thread he seems to be spurred on by the fans giving hi stick to be even shitter. An absolute farcical decision today which I hope gets overturned because Herd was brilliant and the best player on the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Terribly inconsistent for both sides today. I've never rated him, a referee who seems more interested at being the centre of attention. However, the assistant is far more to blame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokVilla Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 He was just acting on what the linesman advised him. It was an awful decision, but the responsibility lies with Cann not Dowd. I accept your comment to a point, but the red card was produced very quickly by Dowd, I know they have headsets but could he not have walked over to the linesman to have discussed the incident a little more- such as what did you think you saw (a stamp), what was the context (a coming together of falling/unbalanced players), was your view impaired (yes, it was), did the person receiving the alleged stamp show any reaction, pain or injury (no he carried on with absoutely no appeal or reaction and challenged for a high ball at the edge of the box 18 yards away about 2 seconds later) etc. For example, I have noticed that rugby World Cup referees who always consult in detail with linesmen when they flag an offence. On a related point the TV audience can also hear these discussions- a bit of welcome transparency...) Perhaps the lazy word removed just couldn't be arsed to walk the 40 yards for a chat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponky Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Gabby had just flicked the ball past the keeper and had Foster not brought him down he'd have had an open goal in front of him. Pretty clear goal scoring opportunity if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I don't think Dowd did too much wrong yesterday. If anything we were lucky he didn't send of Hutton. The linesman however... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 The worst part was when Hutton was took out, pouring with blood and the idiot played on as they were 3v2. Somehow Dunne got back and won the ball though. i agree, game is supposed to be stopped for head injuries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Foster RED Hutton RED Herd - play on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 The fat **** cost us again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrummieVillan Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 He's clearly a yam yam...the beeping beep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaAndLoyal Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 He was just acting on what the linesman advised him. It was an awful decision, but the responsibility lies with Cann not Dowd. I accept your comment to a point, but the red card was produced very quickly by Dowd, I know they have headsets but could he not have walked over to the linesman to have discussed the incident a little more- such as what did you think you saw (a stamp), what was the context (a coming together of falling/unbalanced players), was your view impaired (yes, it was), did the person receiving the alleged stamp show any reaction, pain or injury (no he carried on with absoutely no appeal or reaction and challenged for a high ball at the edge of the box 18 yards away about 2 seconds later) etc. For example, I have noticed that rugby World Cup referees who always consult in detail with linesmen when they flag an offence. On a related point the TV audience can also hear these discussions- a bit of welcome transparency...) Perhaps the lazy word removed just couldn't be arsed to walk the 40 yards for a chat. This is exactly right. He's the worst ref I've seen since Uriah Rennie and Mr Rennie was rightly demoted. The same should happen to that fat **** as he is so clearly incompetent in his role as a Premier League referee. He ruined the game and is, in my mind, bordering on being exclusively bias against Aston Villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhatAboutTheFinish Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Even Graham Poll has called Dowd out for being awful! DM being linked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lions_Roar Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I don't think Dowd did too much wrong yesterday. If anything we were lucky he didn't send of Hutton. The linesman however... Do you realise what you've said? He didn't do too much wrong, yet should of sent Hutton off. So he did a lot wrong and got a lot of decisions wrong for both sides! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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