Boils my P1ss

This habit  of when a team has a corner  of placing the ball with just a millimetre over hanging the white line .....are todays Premiership players and all professional players incapable of kicking the ball that extra 3 inches that would be required if they actually placed the ball inside the quadrant .

I would love for Town to announce that  as a team we will always place the ball inside the quadrant because our players can kick it that far ......would set a good example to the kids  

Quoted from Brazilnut

This habit  of when a team has a corner  of placing the ball with just a millimetre over hanging the white line .....are todays Premiership players and all professional players incapable of kicking the ball that extra 3 inches that would be required if they actually placed the ball inside the quadrant .

I would love for Town to announce that  as a team we will always place the ball inside the quadrant because our players can kick it that far ......would set a good example to the kids  

Agreed. I think this would solve literally all of our problems.

Marginal gains and all that.

Quoted from Brazilnut

I would love for Town to announce that  as a team we will always place the ball inside the quadrant because our players can kick it that far ......would set a good example to the kids  

At the expense of a new striker?

Dont get me going with these things. Why are players allowed to take throw ins that went out by the corner flag (att and def) up to 15 yrds away. What happened to bookings for players stopping free kicks being taken quickly someone always runs to where the ball is waits 5 secs then slowly walk away backwards  

Quoted from Madeleymariner

Dont get me going with these things. Why are players allowed to take throw ins that went out by the corner flag (att and def) up to 15 yrds away. What happened to bookings for players stopping free kicks being taken quickly someone always runs to where the ball is waits 5 secs then slowly walk away backwards  

Agree with you on both posts. Honesty and integrity have gradually eroded in order to gain the most imperceptible advantage.

And the squealing like a baby with the slightest of touch to get the refs attention if Bobby c was still playing they would know what a tackle was.

Quoted from Brazilnut

This habit  of when a team has a corner  of placing the ball with just a millimetre over hanging the white line .....are todays Premiership players and all professional players incapable of kicking the ball that extra 3 inches that would be required if they actually placed the ball inside the quadrant .

I would love for Town to announce that  as a team we will always place the ball inside the quadrant because our players can kick it that far ......would set a good example to the kids  

According to the rules of the game, the ball is in the quadrant, so don't really understand your rant. It's stupid and an imperceivable advantage, but it doesn't slow down the game and isn't cheating.

Talking of little things that annoy you.

Why do football commentators use the word "same", as in "they both went for the same ball.

There is only one bloody ball, why not just say "they both went for the ball"

What does the word "same" add to that?

Quoted from Les Brechin

Talking of little things that annoy you.

Why do football commentators use the word "same", as in "they both went for the same ball.

There is only one bloody ball, why not just say "they both went for the ball"

What does the word "same" add to that?

The word ball doesn't just refer to the sack of air that gets kicked around. It is also a term used for a pass ie "what a ball that was", so in that case, they're both going after the same pass that is with the only ball on the pitch  

Quoted from Brazilnut

This habit  of when a team has a corner  of placing the ball with just a millimetre over hanging the white line .....are todays Premiership players and all professional players incapable of kicking the ball that extra 3 inches that would be required if they actually placed the ball inside the quadrant .

I would love for Town to announce that  as a team we will always place the ball inside the quadrant because our players can kick it that far ......would set a good example to the kids  

I also get really p1ssed off when they don't place the ball on the penalty spot and the fanny of a ref does not see it.

At least the ball is within the area it should be still. Nothing like when players take a 10 yard stroll then run up another 10 yards for a throw in and refs say nothing. Or referees that keep stopping to talk to people before a corner is taken when they can just blow their whistle if they see a foul after it's taken. What do you need to talk about?

Plenty of things more annoying in football than players trying to steal an extra inch on a corner.

Quoted from Kris2

At least the ball is within the area it should be still. Nothing like when players take a 10 yard stroll then run up another 10 yards for a throw in and refs say nothing. Or referees that keep stopping to talk to people before a corner is taken when they can just blow their whistle if they see a foul after it's taken. What do you need to talk about?

Plenty of things more annoying in football than players trying to steal an extra inch on a corner.

Also, it very, very rare to see a foul throw awarded these days. Some of the throw-ins you see these days are a joke.

Quoted from Les Brechin

Talking of little things that annoy you.

Why do football commentators use the word "same", as in "they both went for the same ball.

There is only one bloody ball, why not just say "they both went for the ball"

What does the word "same" add to that?

Another little thing that annoys me is when the commentators constantly feel the need to apologise if the pitch-side microphones pick up any swearing from the crowd or the bench.....

"Apologies for any inappropriate language you may have picked up".

Personally I don't even notice it until they bring it up but then again my hearing isn't the best.

Quoted from Brazilnut

This habit  of when a team has a corner  of placing the ball with just a millimetre over hanging the white line .....are todays Premiership players and all professional players incapable of kicking the ball that extra 3 inches that would be required if they actually placed the ball inside the quadrant .

I would love for Town to announce that  as a team we will always place the ball inside the quadrant because our players can kick it that far ......would set a good example to the kids  

I only played local football but took many corners. i always placed the ball on the outside edge of the D which is within the rules. The reason for this was to place the ball away from the corner flag so it i would not accidently catch the it on my approach. it actually meant that the ball was approx 300mm further away from the post when compared to placing all the ball within the "d"

Most of the time when people moan about the ball being out of the quadrant, it's fine.

Quoted from diehardmariner

At the expense of a new striker?

What expense👎

They need to crack down on foul throws. When some modern day Rory Delap hurls one into the six yard box you can see their front foot firmly planted beyond the line, and also their back foot drags - then often lifts - as they throw it.

Two offences in one!

And I'm not highlighting this just because I got penalised for taking a foul throw in a charity match (ahem...)

There isn't  enough room for a run up to the ball at a lot of grounds, so placing the ball as far as you can  away from you, gives a bit more to play with.

Stopping a player from taking a free kick is my biggest bugbear. As mentioned, players deliberately run up and stand in front of the ball to stop a free kick from being taken quickly, thereby slowing the game down. They were supposed to have clamped down on it but it has slowly stopped.

Another one that they introduced to speed up the game was to make keepers release the ball quickly instead of taking their time before releasing it. Again it allows teams to slow the game down to their advantage.

Quoted from mimma

Stopping a player from taking a free kick is my biggest bugbear. As mentioned, players deliberately run up and stand in front of the ball to stop a free kick from being taken quickly, thereby slowing the game down. They were supposed to have clamped down on it but it has slowly stopped.

Another one that they introduced to speed up the game was to make keepers release the ball quickly instead of taking their time before releasing it. Again it allows teams to slow the game down to their advantage.

But can't they just hit it against the player and as it is no ten yards, the opposition player will be penalised?

Quoted from Brazilnut

This habit  of when a team has a corner  of placing the ball with just a millimetre over hanging the white line .....are todays Premiership players and all professional players incapable of kicking the ball that extra 3 inches that would be required if they actually placed the ball inside the quadrant .

I would love for Town to announce that  as a team we will always place the ball inside the quadrant because our players can kick it that far ......would set a good example to the kids  

I’m often linesman in U18s Sunday League football and the lads do the same thing.  Never see the point - it’s not like any of them are good enough for a few inches to make a difference

Goalies catching the ball and then falling to the ground to waste time....Grrr

Quoted from pen penfras

According to the rules of the game, the ball is in the quadrant, so don't really understand your rant. It's stupid and an imperceivable advantage, but it doesn't slow down the game and isn't cheating.

Totally agree with you Pen it is within the rules .....I just think it has become more obvious since the introduction of goal line technology when a Nano hairs breath of leather is still over the back part of line means it isnt a goal means they can place the equivalent Nano over the leading edge of the quadrant .....put it is placed with such care like the player thinks if he places it a tad too close to the corner he wont be able to kick it into the area ......and think it would set a better example to the kids if the game was played with a little bit more integrity...... .also  annoys me when they never beat the first defender from a corner ......jeeeeas they are paid enough to kick the ball hard and high enough

Two things get me.

1. When the keeper has ball in hand, he takes an age to get rid of it. I thought a rule was brought in a year or so ago giving them 5 seconds.

2. Players that are only slightly injured just sitting down to stop the play. Worse than that is when the ref calls on the physio. If they are injured, make them walk off and receive treatment on the touchline so the game can continue.

The thing that really pisses me off is when we don’t get the ball in the onion sack

ALSO - why doesn't the linesman stick his flag up when the goalkeeper kicks the ball out of his hands 2-3 yards out of the penalty area

I hate it when teams are rewarded a free kick and place the ball down 10+ yards further up field. Played against Bridgwater on Saturday and they did it EVERY time! It got to the point where they almost took an indirect free kick for offside in their own half!
We beat them 3-2 😝

Can’t say I’ve given it a seconds thought !

To summarise the thread so far for anyone catching up....

We all hate the little things the opposition do to gain an advantage when they beat us...but I believe if we were winning using the same then it wouldn't be an issue 😀

Quoted from moosey_club

To summarise the thread so far for anyone catching up....

We all hate the little things the opposition do to gain an advantage when they beat us...but I believe if we were winning using the same then it wouldn't be an issue 😀

Amazing isn't it??
Game management etc. etc................

We notice it more because we are always losing so can't waste time😁

Two footballs on top of each other really boils my urine.
You know, when you've got a football and there's another football on top of it.
It really fcuks me off and no mistake.

My urine is at 100 degrees when I see players, mainly goalkeepers, stopping the other team from getting the ball back to the centre circle quickly after scoring a late goal. I nearly through something at the TV last week when the Notts Forest keeper let a late goal in, laid on the floor until he suddenly saw one of the opposition running to retrieve the ball when he jumped up and ran after the ball and started acting like kids trying to get the ball.

Any player who delays the return of the ball to the centre circle should be booked for unsportsmanlike behaviour

Modern football sayings, usually on bad YouTube videos with ear piercing trap music:

Top bins
Worldie
Joss Ackland’s spunky backpack
Baller
Top, top, top player
Top, top player
Top player

Quoted from lukeo

I hate it when teams are rewarded a free kick and place the ball down 10+ yards further up field. Played against Bridgwater on Saturday and they did it EVERY time! It got to the point where they almost took an indirect free kick for offside in their own half!
We beat them 3-2 😝

I think you’ll find if it’s your team offside it has to be in their half.!!

Have a word Les 😉

Quoted from WayneBurnettsJockstrap

My urine is at 100 degrees when I see players, mainly goalkeepers, stopping the other team from getting the ball back to the centre circle quickly after scoring a late goal. I nearly through something at the TV last week when the Notts Forest keeper let a late goal in, laid on the floor until he suddenly saw one of the opposition running to retrieve the ball when he jumped up and ran after the ball and started acting like kids trying to get the ball.

Any player who delays the return of the ball to the centre circle should be booked for unsportsmanlike behaviour

That’s another of those pointless acts because the opposition kick off anyway so they wont rush

Quoted from crusty ole pie

The thing that really pisses me off is when we don’t get the ball in the onion sack

WHOA, WHOA, WHOA, WHOA                         I'LL SAY !

nearly through something at the TV last week when the Notts Forest keeper let a late goal in, laid on the floor until he suddenly saw one of the opposition running to retrieve the ball when he jumped up and ran after the ball and started acting like kids trying to get the ball.

Any player who delays the return of the ball to the centre circle should be booked for unsportsmanlike behaviour

I think you'll  find that Bamba was booked!

Quoted from Knut Anders Fosters Voles

Joss Ackland’s spunky backpack

She was sick on The Bill

Quoted from Rasen 17

I think you'll  find that Bamba was booked!

And let's hope it's a trend that catches on with Referees

For me it’s the following:

Strikers giving someone a raised arm and thumbs up for a terrible pass just because they’ve thought to give the ball to them

Commentators giving their opinion as if they are a pundit - Jonathan Pearce

VAR - obviously

Pointless appeals for throw ins when players should be getting back in position

Not just diving but actual screaming!

Totally agree with the post about daft soccer AM inspired sayings - worldie, top bins etc

Oh and wouldn’t it be lovely to see a proper drop ball

Quoted from Vance Warner

For me it’s the following:

Strikers giving someone a raised arm and thumbs up for a terrible pass just because they’ve thought to give the ball to them

Commentators giving their opinion as if they are a pundit - Jonathan Pearce

VAR - obviously

Pointless appeals for throw ins when players should be getting back in position

Not just diving but actual screaming!

Totally agree with the post about daft soccer AM inspired sayings - worldie, top bins etc

Oh and wouldn’t it be lovely to see a proper drop ball

The drop ball rule changed in 2019, it is not contested anymore it is given to a specific  player

Quoted from supertown

The drop ball rule changed in 2919, it is not contested anymore it is given to a specific  player

I know and it will continue to p1ss me off until the day I die!

2919? I've been asleep longer than I thought 😂

The current trend of deliberately celebrating in front of the opposition fans. At one time it would have been a booking, now it seems to have become common practice and refs do nothing about it. I genuinely fear this is going to eventually lead to a very serious incident with someone getting badly hurt. I’m not excusing bad behaviour from fans but we all know that in a big crowd there is always gonna be a handful of nutters with no self control who are capable of reacting badly and causing a major incident.

People calling the Laws ‘Rules’ cheeses me off. Rules are in competitions like FA Cup. The rules in them are different to the Laws. Laws can not be changed apparently! each competition can have different rules. Also JT keeps stating the ‘Bye Line’ No such thing, it is the Goal Line, which runs the width of the playing area.
UTMM

Quoted from fishyfanny

2919? I've been asleep longer than I thought 😂

Whoops