Weekends other games 19/20th Oct

[mcdowell42]

Soton have scored against manure 1-1

[Rosie_titters]

Soton have scored against manure 1-1

at the moment, is anyone surprise United keep dropping points

[StuartL]

FIFA rule book
'When a goalkeeper has gained possession of the ball with his hands, he cannot be challenged by an opponent.

'A goalkeeper is considered to be in control of the ball while the ball is between his hands and any surface (e.g. ground) and while in the act of bouncing it on the ground.'

Sounds like it shouldn't have stood-tho not actually seen it yet! Chelsea now gone 2-1 up as well

It is a shit rule - how can a keeper release the ball (bounce it) and it not be out of his possession ?
If it hit a divot, whilst bouncing it and rolled away it would be "in play"

[goonertux]

Love what's happening at Manure. Fans calling for Moyes out on BBC Website. And not given a late penalty. The refs are fighting back up there for all those years of Fergie bullying.

[clockender1]

my favourite tweet of the day :

Jason Eden: If Southampton are to compete for a Champions League place then they really need to be beating these mid table sides.

come on you Hammers (for today...)

[g88ner]

FIFA rule book
'When a goalkeeper has gained possession of the ball with his hands, he cannot be challenged by an opponent.

'A goalkeeper is considered to be in control of the ball while the ball is between his hands and any surface (e.g. ground) and while in the act of bouncing it on the ground.'

Sounds like it shouldn't have stood-tho not actually seen it yet! Chelsea now gone 2-1 up as well

It is a shit rule - how can a keeper release the ball (bounce it) and it not be out of his possession ?
If it hit a divot, whilst bouncing it and rolled away it would be "in play"

Just out of interest, if it's a shit rule (which I don't think it is) what would you like the rule to be??

And yes, if it bounced away then it would be out of the keepers control and therefore back in play.

[StuartL]

FIFA rule book
'When a goalkeeper has gained possession of the ball with his hands, he cannot be challenged by an opponent.

'A goalkeeper is considered to be in control of the ball while the ball is between his hands and any surface (e.g. ground) and while in the act of bouncing it on the ground.'

Sounds like it shouldn't have stood-tho not actually seen it yet! Chelsea now gone 2-1 up as well

It is a shit rule - how can a keeper release the ball (bounce it) and it not be out of his possession ?
If it hit a divot, whilst bouncing it and rolled away it would be "in play"

Just out of interest, if it's a shit rule (which I don't think it is) what would you like the rule to be??

And yes, if it bounced away then it would be out of the keepers control and therefore back in play.

Why is a keeper allowed to let the ball leave his hands and pick it back up and still be deemed to have it in his hands the whole time ?
There is no need for them to bounce the ball it is just a "thing" that they like to do.

[Red Gunner]

Why do goalkeepers even bounce the ball?

[g88ner]

Why is a keeper allowed to let the ball leave his hands and pick it back up and still be deemed to have it in his hands the whole time ?
There is no need for them to bounce the ball it is just a "thing" that they like to do.

Good point. No need at all really.

The reason I asked was more about the keeper kicking the ball out of his hands rather than bouncing it, because when kicking, there will always be a split second where the ball is not in contact with his hand or foot... and that is the reason the rule is there. If it wasn't, the forward could challenge the keeper every time he kicked it, and that could become farcical.

[topgoon]

Southampton's goal is not much different to Spammers 1st goal against the scum last week. Lallana is quite clearly stopping De Gea from coming for the ball. it's obstruction yet the goal stands.

Aguero's 2nd goal is a shocking goal to concede. He's about 5'6" yet scores a headed goal from a set piece standing completely unmarked in the penalty area.

[topgoon]

How the hell has Gareth Barry not been red carded for that challenge on Danny Graham, at the very least that was a yellow and then with that 2nd challenge even that could have been a red

Hull's defending's a bit sh*te

[topgoon]

Just seen Leverkusen's non-existent goal against Hoffenheim, Christ I'm not surprised they want a replay.

Check it out if you haven't seen it already http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02U9VvDfNqc

I don't blame the Ref though because in real time it does look like it's a goal.

[Bradywasking]

Man Utd's past and future manager were at their game yesterday , both sitting on the same seat.

[topgoon]

Man Utd's past and future manager were at their game yesterday , both sitting on the same seat.

As much as the fans may start to call for it, it can't happen as it will wreck Moyes top flight management career for a pon g time and will say to anyone else out there that if you take this job, whiskey nose will always be looking over your shoulder.

The result was take but watching it and our game in the 12pins, in the first half a 3nil scoreline to United wouldn't have been a shock. They just need to ride out the storm. The only guaranteed positions in the league this season are 1/2, Shitty and Chavs in whatever order. The other spots 3 to 6 are all up for grabs.

[VoiceOfReason]

Anybody else remember the Henry goal that was disallowed at Blackburn in 2004? Friedel released the ball for a dropkick, Henry stole it and scored, and it was disallowed for a foul. Still puzzles me to this day, especially given yesterday's non-ruling.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x73SRjWdrIA