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Thread: Fossie and time wasting

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    Fossie and time wasting

    We're used to this tactic and indeed the referees' reactions. Clearly Oliver decided to extend the extra time as a consequence. One of the contributors to our not securing 3 points.
    Whilst I enjoy the opposition fans getting frustrated and wound up by Fossie's antics, to start the delaying after less than an hour......

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    He has been a long time at this Prando...why even the other night against Arsenal...he was doing it and we were losing at the time....
    I think it is just a habit at this stage....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dubbag View Post
    He has been a long time at this Prando...why even the other night against Arsenal...he was doing it and we were losing at the time....
    I think it is just a habit at this stage....
    I was sitting next to Arsenal supporters and they could not believe an opposition keeper was wasting time when his team were losing. Neither could I and wondered what the feck is he doing..............

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    A great shot stopper but a quivering wreck when crosses come in. Another goal from a header on edge of 6 yard box. Why doesn't he come for those.

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    I'm not concerned regarding Foster's ability as a goalkeeper but for a long time now I have been annoyed at his time wasting tactics. I think referees have been extremely lenient with him and I'm surprised that he hasn't picked up more yellow cards. If Oliver added more time on today then I don't blame him and we suffered big time for it.

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    This time wasting is so blatantly obvious. Opposition supporters are increasingly wise to what is going on and hearing them booing Foster is embarrassing. If it contributed to that late Watford equaliser, tough.

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    I don't expect players to be always running around for the whole 90...but I do feel blatant time wasting is deplorable.....yes...do it if it can take the sting out of opponents and at certain other times.....but it looks bad after half an hour.....

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    Clearly under instructions from Pulis. I recall Stoke players going down injured after half an hour when he was there..

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    I couldn't believe it against West Ham (0-0). He let a ball go out for a goal kick when he should have picked it up and hoofed it (about 90th minute).

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    I think sometimes he does it to allow the team to all get upfield in preparation for his sublime hoof upfield.
    I find it quite amusing to see all 20 outfield players all positioned in one small area of the pitch. I sometimes wonder what would happen if one of the players ran to the other side of the pitch and Foster booted it over in that direction.
    Perhaps someone should just ask Ben, why do you time waste?

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