chester copperpot Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 First time I've seen a ref be totally impartial at a hearts game in a long time. Does anyone else agree? I've been rather critical of Ref's in the past, but credit where credits due? Whats everyone else think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 He's the new big hope for the SFA, the only one that seems to be decent after Dougal, Clark and dare I say it, McCurry:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I thought he had a decent game until the last few minutes. Bookings of Miko, Jonsson and Elliot all unjustified I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 In the Well end today and to say Their fans do not rate him is an understatement.:)They were all raging that he didn't stop play earlier when we scored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 In the Well end today and to say Their fans do not rate him is an understatement.:)They were all raging that he didn't stop play earlier when we scored. Surely a good thing no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I thought he had a decent game until the last few minutes. Bookings of Miko, Jonsson and Elliot all unjustified I think. All 3 justified from where i was sitting.Miko and Jonsson for kicking the ball away.Elliot for being late on the keeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Dover Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Thought the Gretna match was handled fairly evenly TBH Quite a weird sensation leaving the ground not having one's blood boiling !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Moon Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 He's the new big hope for the SFA, the only one that seems to be decent after Dougal, Clark and dare I say it, McCurry:rolleyes: Dougal & Clark, I agree but McCurry, no chance - you obviously never saw our recent League Cup Semi v Rankers. I thought the ref had a good game today. Today proves that with a fair minded official in charge, we are capable of beating anyone in the SPL. It's only when it is 11 v 12/13/14, that we struggle as would any team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 All 3 justified from where i was sitting.Miko and Jonsson for kicking the ball away.Elliot for being late on the keeper. I thought Elliot had every right to tackle the keeper - who was going in feet first too. Just a normal tackle so no booking. Jonsson got booked for the Motherwell player doing the Hartley pretend to take the free kick thing as Jonsson retreated. And Miko got booked for knocking the ball back towards the touchline - does the ref think that Miko can actually cross the ball accurately? He hasn't done it for us for 3 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sked21 Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 About bloody time we have some decisions go in our favour for the majority of the match. But to say some of the decisons he gave us were questionable is an understatement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 Thought the Gretna match was handled fairly evenly TBH Quite a weird sensation leaving the ground not having one's blood boiling !! Thats coz we won for a change no? A great feeling leaving the away ground for once with no police hassle and a victory for the glorious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 About bloody time we have some decisions go in our favour for the majority of the match. But to say some of the decisons he gave us were questionable is an understatement. Ach at least we got an even game for once. Thats saying something eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Diggler Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 All 3 justified from where i was sitting.Miko and Jonsson for kicking the ball away.Elliot for being late on the keeper. You were watching a different game from me. To say they were soft would be a huge understatement. Elliots was an absolute joke, The GK even had a word with the ref before he brandished the card. Although other than that he was average (Which is as good as we've had this season). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Diggler Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I thought Elliot had every right to tackle the keeper - who was going in feet first too. Just a normal tackle so no booking. Jonsson got booked for the Motherwell player doing the Hartley pretend to take the free kick thing as Jonsson retreated. And Miko got booked for knocking the ball back towards the touchline Spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sked21 Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Ach at least we got an even game for once. Thats saying something eh? I definatley ain't complaining mate. It wasn't a great game. The conditions, Velicka on the verge of leaving, countless players injured, our situation. But by the end of the game I was delighted with each and every Hearts player that played their part. We are not going very far this season but was proud of the team today. Is thsi the thread about the ref? I think I may have strayed..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 You were watching a different game from me. To say they were soft would be a huge understatement. Elliots was an absolute joke, The GK even had a word with the ref before he brandished the card. Although other than that he was average (Which is as good as we've had this season). Different view.Other end of park.Was also watching paper swirling about for most of the game as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
number16 Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 tthe radio sounded pretty critical of him, sounded like he pulled play back on a number of times when motherwell had an advantage, the incident with the goal is another example the referee i think helped us today; i rant on and on when referees go against us, i'll admit when his decisions helped us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 I definatley ain't complaining mate. It wasn't a great game. The conditions, Velicka on the verge of leaving, countless players injured, our situation. But by the end of the game I was delighted with each and every Hearts player that played their part. We are not going very far this season but was proud of the team today. Is thsi the thread about the ref? I think I may have strayed..... The thread is about the ref. Well done the lads, well chuffed with that performance today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sked21 Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 The thread is about the ref. Well done the lads, well chuffed with that performance today. I was just joking. I knew it was but since I was going on about the performance.... It was a poor attempt of humour. I will get my coat and move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordy Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 It'll be back to normal on Wednesday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 I was just joking. I knew it was but since I was going on about the performance.... It was a poor attempt of humour. I will get my coat and move on. I know mate, just my bad attempt at being unfunny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sked21 Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I know mate, just my bad attempt at being unfunny I think we should move on with our humour intact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkfish1979 Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 First time I've seen a ref be totally impartial at a hearts game in a long time. Does anyone else agree? I've been rather critical of Ref's in the past, but credit where credits due? Whats everyone else think? Needless to say, the BBC guys were hating him.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Chat Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 It'll be back to normal on Wednesday! That's gauranteed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmiyaHearts Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 its certainly a change to get a wee break from the refs. he had a word with clarkson and decided not to stop play even though it was a head injury. i'd probably be raging if i was a well fan. seen the incident on setanta. it did look a really sore one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebles jambo Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 one or two iffy decisions bit on the whole, not too bad a game today, :eek:although i think he lost his watch at the end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie_Burns Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Dougal & Clark, I agree but McCurry, no chance - you obviously never saw our recent League Cup Semi v Rankers. I thought the ref had a good game today. Today proves that with a fair minded official in charge, we are capable of beating anyone in the SPL. It's only when it is 11 v 12/13/14, that we struggle as would any team. Would scratch Clark off that list too, another ref who usuallly takes the soft option of pandering to all things green and blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Mugabe Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Definitely was very generous to us overall bar that booking spree at the end. Not that I'm complaining! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Gosling Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 He gave us everything for 75 mins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinydancer Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 I honestly believe that the anger/ frustration anger that has been posted on JKB has made a difference. Until they can bring us down again re Vlads outbursts then I think we MIGHT have a fair crack at the whip! But believe me if we ever threaten the OF monopoly again it will be worse than ever. And that is why I want Vladimer Romanov to succeed. FTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devries4 Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Back to reality on Wednesday i'm afraid. McCurry won't just be happy with just helping them get to the League Cup Final, then not give them the league points when they really need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julio Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Back to reality on Wednesday i'm afraid. McCurry won't just be happy with just helping them get to the League Cup Final, then not give them the league points when they really need them. McCurry will no doubt travel through with their team. The guy is a cheat and a disgrace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 its certainly a change to get a wee break from the refs. he had a word with clarkson and decided not to stop play even though it was a head injury. i'd probably be raging if i was a well fan. seen the incident on setanta. it did look a really sore one. Wasn't at the game and haven't had a chance to see Setanta yet but Thomson was the 4th official who replaced Dougal at the cup replay. He saw first hand that night how often Clarkson (and Quinn and McCormack) spent the the whole game diving and feigning injury. Maybe we're finally getting through to the refs that it's all players who cheat (ok seek a professional advantage) not just Hearts ones. For all their faults though, there is one area I have full sympathy for referees and I wish the players union would start educating players to change their ways. It cannot be acceptable to feign injury, especially head ones, to get a game stopped. If refs think they are getting continually conned they won't stop games. (take the attitude towards diving just now - not just Hearts but you see more and more instances of players getting booked for diving, when they haven't and they should have had a penalty). Ultimately this could lead to a player ending up seriously injured or worse. It appears that Clarkson was slighty concussed yesterday They say you reap what you sow. Mr Clarkson, I'm not so sure it's worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del1812 Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 About bloody time we have some decisions go in our favour for the majority of the match. But to say some of the decisons he gave us were questionable is an understatement. Exactly. I thought Motherwell had every right to feel agrieved with some of those decisions. Still, makes a nice change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troonjambo Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 First time I've seen a ref be totally impartial at a hearts game in a long time. Does anyone else agree? I've been rather critical of Ref's in the past, but credit where credits due? Whats everyone else think? AGREE 100 PERCENT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gowestjambo Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Yesterday was the first time I can remember thinking the Ref handled a game fairly, although speaking to a Motherwell fan today, he thought the Ref had a shocker! (I put him straight on what shocking Referee's are really all about - because we have had first hand experience of the worst!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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