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[petethegreek]

The more people standing the more likely that they will become aggressive and abusive. The nearest match official usually kops it regardless if it's a decision that has been made by one of his colleagues.

 

It's noticeable that when there are less people standing, especially close to the Assistant Referee, the chances of a confrontation to argue a decision are considerably less.

 

I believe that we gave gone from one extreme to the other. Early in the season, many people in the dug outs would be standing. Sometimes, when this occurred with both dug outs, situations arose where you would have both teams officials swearing and making threats at each other. The League was correct to clamp down on this.

 

Allowing only 1 person to stand has probably gone too far to the other extreme. I think 2 standing would work but that is just my opinion.

 

[Hurryup Harry]

Dont know if that was genuine or sarcastic. Im not as clever as you

[Hurryup Harry]

Make you right Pete

[Horace]

Funny incident at Hertford v Langford recently. Langford physio, enraged by a bad tackle on one of their players, started giving it large and eventually shouted "There ought to be a f***ing assessor here with a ref like that!". Mick Ewen barked out from the back of the stand "there is, it's me. Now sit down!" He did!

[Willo the Cat]

Wader, could you further amend them to include:

 

8.4.1.1/2 'keepers shall not be booked for decent when shouting abuse at a distance not exceeding 55 yds providing they are seated within the penalty area'

[Wader]

Originally Posted By: petethegreek

The more people standing the more likely that they will become aggressive and abusive.

I know what you're trying to say, but take that to its logical conclusion and no one would be allowed on the bench and perhaps we should only have 8 players a side.

And to make it really work that means no goalkeepers

[k33p3r No. 1]

 

I know what you're trying to say, but take that to its logical conclusion and no one would be allowed on the bench and perhaps we should only have 8 players a side.

 

And to make it really work that means no goalkeepers

 

i think Kentish Town have done quite well without one this season

 

you are great really Willo!

[petethegreek]

Originally Posted By: Wader

Originally Posted By: petethegreek

The more people standing the more likely that they will become aggressive and abusive.

I know what you're trying to say, but take that to its logical conclusion and no one would be allowed on the bench and perhaps we should only have 8 players a side.

And to make it really work that means no goalkeepers

Not saying that at all. By all means have sitting on the bench thoses named on the team sheets. Most problems that I have encountered this season have been from the benches and not from players who are on the Field of Play.

[Wader]

Sorry Pete, I was being facetious.

[petethegreek]

Originally Posted By: Wader

Sorry Pete, I was being facetious.

Nothing to be sorry about.

I can understand your frustration regarding the current rule.

Would not surprise me if it was changed at the AGM as no doubt many other Clubs would agree with you.

[Football Man]

Let's all see if the proposed amendments get past the FA first. No point having a heated debate about something that may become hypothetical long before the AGM actually happens.

[Wader]

Well it's gone off to them now so we shall see, although no doubt a tough call.

[NeutralFan]

What about situations where the benches can't fit 5 subs, a manager, a coach and a physio?

[Horace]

Originally Posted By: NeutralFan

What about situations where the benches can't fit 5 subs, a manager, a coach and a physio?

In Hoddy's case, I'm sure that one of the subs would let the physio sit on his knee!

[tringarmy]

Not sure if the dug outs at Langford have changed this season ,but if you sat in the middle you couldnt see either of the goals as the bench was so far back & they had solid brick walls.

[Willo the Cat]

She could always sit on the away side, I'm sure most clubs would be happy to accommodate her.

[NeutralFan]

Similar subject... Winslow bar maid was a little cutie!

[Willo the Cat]

Damn those suspensions

[coupwotcoup]

How green is this thread..

[HTFCew]

Originally Posted By: Wader

Well done Beaconsfield SYCOB. Champions of the SSML Premier and duly promoted.

Not necessarily - see
http://nlpl.co.uk/forum/gforum.cgi?post=85880#85880