penalties

So just what is the actual football ruling?

Date: 22nd December 2011 at 3:57 pm | Written by
Well it was a clear penalty, wasn’t it? After all, he raised his hands, and that’s asking for trouble. By the letter …

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Premier League conspiracy theory? The stats don’t add up

Date: 19th December 2011 at 4:49 pm | Written by
It’s an argument often levelled at the bigger clubs, and that the managers of the lower clubs like to mention, that referees tend to pander towards the big teams. Whether we’re talking …

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Is the standard of officiating spiralling out of control?

Date: 24th October 2011 at 7:54 pm | Written by
Yet again this weekend the spotlight fell on the officials because of the decisions they made, especially involving red cards. It speaks volumes that in the modern game we are not surprised …

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Grant charged for Friend rant

Date: 11th February 2010 at 5:50 pm | Written by
Portsmouth manager Avram Grant has been handed an FA charge of improper conduct relating to his behaviour during the 1-1 draw with Sunderland at Fratton Park. Grant was furious with the performance of referee Kevin …

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Coyle content despite defeat

Date: 10th February 2010 at 9:01 am | Written by
Bolton Wanderers boss Owen Coyle was disappointed with the result but not the performance after the Trotters lost 2-0 at Manchester City. Coyle felt that his side had shown up well against the cash-rich …

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Defoe aiming to prove that size isn’t everything

Date: 5th February 2010 at 3:27 pm | Written by
Jermain Defoe scored a hat-trick in the FA Cup 4th round replay on Wednesday, and served Fabio Capello a timely reminder of his abilities ahead of England’s friendly match with African Cup …

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