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    Everything in football at the moment is about squeezing out as much competitive advantage as you can, can’t see why they wouldn’t do it.
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    DavidObs reacted to RustyRef's post in the thread Canada vs Qatar with Like Like.
    The outcome is taken into effect in pretty much all walks of life of life. If you hit and kill someone driving at 28 mph in a 30 zone...
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    DavidObs replied to the thread England v Ghana.
    I was aware of the 1966 World Cup (at age of 5) but certainly can remember starting to watch them from 1970 onwards - though I have...
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    DavidObs reacted to RustyRef's post in the thread Ecuador v Germany with Like Like.
    Surely VAR should be staying out of subjective decisions? Subjective is the polar opposite to clear and obvious, VAR should be going...
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    Mmm - I’m not sure about that with your first para & could open up a can of worms. Although from other comments we are aware there are...
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    DavidObs replied to the thread Ecuador v Germany.
    There are very similar (but not exactly the same - eg no exaggeration by the offended player) clips on the FA’s Laws of the Game tests...
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    DavidObs reacted to Big Cat's post in the thread Canada vs Qatar with Like Like.
    I'm saying that when accounting for the wording in the LOTG, careless, reckless or dangerous can all result in a catastrophic injury...
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    DavidObs reacted to Steve Fall's post in the thread Wessex League AR registration with Like Like.
    Expect a few trips to the IoW being Southampton based.. ;)
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    DavidObs reacted to one's post in the thread Ecuador v Germany with Like Like.
    This one takes the cake compared to the foul on Mbappe in France v Senegal or the penalty not given against England v Ghana. It's as if...
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    DavidObs replied to the thread Ecuador v Germany.
    In respect of your 2nd point - harsh imo. There certainly has been some performances that have been below par, but I wouldn’t say any...
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    Not suggesting it should prevent the law change, rather it might result in some clubs moving away supporters. Currently teams have a...
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    DavidObs reacted to Russell Jones's post in the thread Mexico v Czechia with Like Like.
    In the context of this match and this substitution, I completely back the lack of action from the officials. But worth bearing in mind...
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    DavidObs reacted to Russell Jones's post in the thread Mexico v Czechia with Like Like.
    77th minute substitution of the uninjured Mexico GK. Outgoing keeper takes 20 seconds to leave the FOP. Therefore, in law, incoming sub...
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    DavidObs replied to the thread England v Ghana.
    At least 20 yards off from being anywhere I would expect him to be. It’s almost like he has been caught out by something, or lost his...
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    DavidObs reacted to Big Cat's post in the thread England v Ghana with Like Like.
    Hard to make much of this England game. Easy trap to fall into... not winning when seemingly not required to do so The refereeing team...
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