Evans and Ray

[itwasin]

Dont think so Nev any Ref will tell you if your in the 8 yard box your Interfering with play if your OFFSIDE especially if your infront of the GOALKEEPER as was in this case, Wrong again Nev.

[One_Dean_Ashton]

I officiated at conference level until retiring at the end of last season. The goal should have been allowed.

However, I found the reaction and confusion around the offside law strange. The officials made a mistake, which was unfortunate, but it happens - in the same way that players make mistakes.

[somersetcrewe]

The officials made a mistake, which was unfortunate ...

But was it though?
I know it has been widely reported as such, (Mike Jones has even been withdrawn from this weekend's list - daft over-reaction!), and I thought so at the time, but as most FA rules stipulate, it has to be "in the opinion of the referee" - and with any human being, opinions differ.

I totally understand Pardew's frustration and outburst, we've all done similar when Crewe have been hard done by, (yes, Tom Hitchcock, you know what I mean!).
But as you say, ODA, "mistakes" happen, you just have to get on with it! - view external link

[fatfakir]

Both sent off so presumably now suspended.

Talk about brain dead footballers

Reading the Huddersfield twitter feed from the game (not necessarily an unbiased viewpoint, I know) suggested that there were more than one or two "tasty" challenges going in, with players on both sides being warned/cautioned by the referee as a result.

Luckily the suspensions will only apply for the Development/U21 games, but even missing those will make it tough to press claims for a first-team recall.

[itwasin]

I have NEVER seen a Ref yet allow a goal when a player has been in the 8yd box OFFSIDE.unless you watch the Conference?

[fatfakir]

I have NEVER seen a Ref yet allow a goal when a player has been in the 8yd box OFFSIDE.unless you watch the Conference?

Me neither. Seen a few allowed in the 6 yard box tho...

[One_Dean_Ashton]

Not going to argue with you... You're entitled to your opinion.

However, you were telling someone that they were 'wrong' and said that 'any referee' would support you're argument. I''m afraid that is incorrect.

[PAULCAFC]

Just bring back the old offside rule, that will do!

[out0lunch]

As Danny Blanchflower said
"If you are not interfering with play, then what are you doing on the pitch?"

[somersetcrewe]

Wasn't that Brian Clough?