VAR... really??

[Andrew 4757]

Aye the offside rule is being more and more exposed by it imo (as are some others) we all know its been shite for years.

 

Honestly as long as I can properly remember the offside rule has been badly worded and awkward to follow.

[essembeeofsunderland 811]

If a toe is offside then it's offside ffs.How the fuck can a right decision be wrong. 

[Kid Dynamite 7030]

Because the offside rule was introduced to stop strikers camping out in the 6 yard box, 20yards behind the defensive line. Not to rule out goals because of a 1mm infraction 

[ewerk 30616]

It’s a binary state. You’re either offside or you’re not. He was offside.

[PaddockLad 17274]

2 hours ago, ewerk said:

It’s a binary state. You’re either offside or you’re not. He was 

 

is the answer of a bean counting box ticking yes man

 

 

[ewerk 30616]

Is the understanding of someone who knows the rules...

[PaddockLad 17274]

Yes. The rules mention feet, but not individual toes. To all intents and purposes Lingard was level when the ball was played. 

[ewerk 30616]

Your argument is that toes aren't specifically referenced in the offside law?  

[ewerk 30616]

 

HE. WAS. OFFSIDE.

[PaddockLad 17274]

If a linesman gives that as level with the naked eye last month would anyone have any complaints?  

 

Edited June 10, 2019 by PaddockLad

[ewerk 30616]

You would understand how he made the wrong decision but it would be the wrong decision nonetheless.

It was only the Nations League, you'll get over it.

[Ayatollah Hermione 13869]

Yes, the thing everyone loves about football: the pedantry

[Kevin Carr's Gloves 3894]

VAR is brilliant it’s implementation is poor and it makes the offside rule look stupid 

[PaddockLad 17274]

It’s turning a sport even more into a science. Fuck that. The first time I’m waiting around 5 mins for a decision on a goal I doubt if I’ll be back. Won’t matter  to ewerk. He gets his kicks from watching his mates run around a peat bog smashing dead hedgehogs in the air with sticks in that turbo nutter bastard hockey thing they play. Or the mad basketball/football nonsense with the rugby posts with football nets. And he’s got the temerity to lecture us about the rules & spirit go our national game 

[TheGingerQuiff 2412]

If you're off you're off. How can defences confidently play a high line if you're going to ignore people who are offside because it was only by a little bit?

[Howay 12496]

1 hour ago, ewerk said:

It was only the Nations League, you'll get over it.

I like the news sources that are congratulating Ronaldo on the second major trophy of his international career  the league cup of international trophies, and even that is being kind. I would still have loved England to win it mind. 

[ewerk 30616]

The Charity Shield of international tournaments would be a more apt comparison.

[Kid Dynamite 7030]

3 hours ago, ewerk said:

Is the understanding of someone who knows the rules...

 

The rules change constantly tbf. Not that long ago there had to be daylight between players for you to be offside 

[TheGingerQuiff 2412]

Could have exploited that in an evening kick off

[Howay 12496]

4 hours ago, ewerk said:

The Charity Shield of international tournaments would be a more apt comparison.

 Harsh on the Charity shield, it was part of Mourinho’s treble at Man U. 

[ohhh_yeah 2967]

15 hours ago, PaddockLad said:

run around a peat bog smashing dead hedgehogs in the air with sticks in that turbo nutter bastard hockey thing they play. 

 

at least one video link please.   

 

[PaddockLad 17274]

2 hours ago, ohhh_yeah said:

 

at least one video link please.   

 

 

 

[ewerk 30616]

The fastest field game in the world right there. I thought it would suit your need for instant gratification.

[Gemmill 44894]

20 hours ago, PaddockLad said:

 

is the answer of a bean counting box ticking yes man

 

 

Whoa whoa whoa. He didn't pass the bean counting exam, thank you very much. 

[ewerk 30616]

And that's the point where it all started going right for me.