What was the lino & ref thinking for the equaliser??
You're as bad as some other forum members of the light blue ilk..........What was the lino & ref thinking for the equaliser??
I can’t see the clip but only the first still... looks like the ref is positioned precisely in line with ball and GK. If this is a question about interfering by being directly in the line of sight... is it possible the ref is calling this on comms?
(Most ridiculous law in the book IMHO)
'The Premier League has this week written to its clubs to provide guidance regarding the offside law'.
'The guidance is in relation to players standing in an offside position when a free-kick is taken.
'Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) issued this guidance to clear up misunderstandings that arose following the goal awarded to Manchester United in their FA Cup fifth-round tie against Shrewsbury Town on Monday night.
'PGMOL consulted the International Football Association Board (IFAB) as to whether there was an offside offence or not. As a result the PGMOL guidance below clarifies the situation.
'For the avoidance of doubt, similar scenarios in the future will be expected to be given as offside.'
Yes. That’s damning. And a clear mistake by the ref.View attachment 3776
I don't think you could describe a more blatant offence of this type.....
At the time the ball was kicked he was actually up in the air making sure he is blocking the view of the direction of the ball.The other possibility is that Champo officials have been briefed on this and "ducking" was highlighted and is not interfering.
This is surely the exact scenario that the IFAB and PGMOL came out and said should be penalised as an offside offence, back in 2016.
A statement issued by the Premier League and sent to all clubs, went as follows:
Seen 3-4 equally lacking brothers in the EPL this season too! MD tomorrow night... usually a great performer!The little gremlin strikes again ruining efl football matches since 2004