Canterbury United
I was there the linesman definitely pushed the player- did not see the player place a hand on anyone. Anyone else there? Very strange situation.
Altho I was there but didn't see it, it happened right in front of where I was standing and my mates all replayed it exactly. Watch this space. If a player can get banned for pushing a ref for years if not life, what will a linesman get?
If players get banned for touching a ref (and I mean not like in the friendly manner) then surely the same should apply to the ref for the other way around?
Someone got an idea of exactly what happened? Some hard facts?
From what I saw the player did not push the lino. He was in his face calling for a foul. Anyone else confirm this?
My mates confirm this. If it was assaulting the ref it was verbally only. Definitely no player pushing ref.
My mates confirm this. If it was assaulting the ref it was verbally only. Definitely no player pushing ref.
One thing that was shocking was that the push from the Lino was so hard it almost flawed the player. The referee really did not know what to do. We must hear more about this.
That lino was hilarious, at one point he fell over, don't think it was a collision, just tripped. He got up, had a bit of a laugh and motioned to somebody over the other side of the field and partially acted out his fall for them.
And was good to see Clapham run over and high-five the boy in the wheel-chair after he scored. Like the article said, a very nice tough indeed from him.
loyalgunner2010-02-08 20:43:22
According to reports Keith thought your young keeper kept Canterbury in the game before you scored.
Let"s see how good you are when you play a top team.
Auckland won't play dead like Manawatu just because you score first.
I'm not terribly fussed about Cantys too games in hand from an Otago pt of view, canty have to play auckland twice and if we can get a result (perferably a win) at english park third should be ours, Although as an aside i'd rather play auckland than waitakere in the playoffs, as we've looked more likely against them (ie nil all at home, level for the first hr away).
I'm not terribly fussed about Cantys too games in hand from an Otago pt of view, canty have to play auckland twice and if we can get a result (perferably a win) at english park third should be ours, Although as an aside i'd rather play auckland than waitakere in the playoffs, as we've looked more likely against them (ie nil all at home, level for the first hr away).
I would be one of them is Hawkes Bay and if Canterbury are smart this will be played at the very death of the season against a very poorly Hawkes Bay team. Canterbury are looking very strong now the full team is available for selection - the defense is not leaking and we are scoring goals with only one striker named in the team. Can't wait to meet Otago will be a great game - Canterbury 3 nil I say.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/3321052/Boss-sees-red-over-Manawatu-players-suspension
onthemoney2010-02-12 13:05:09
Good on you - Thanks for supporting the boys - hopefully 1000 at the game on Sunday.... Especially with the Otago supporters coming up....
First 70 minutes were dire. Very bland, very boring football. Good goal by Lancaster though and after that there were several good chances in quick succession. Clapham then converted a penalty by chipping it straight down the centre.
Crowd of 755 according to the NZFC website. How accurate is that? Do they just estimate or do they count tickets?
AtTeam Wellington games we send Oska out to count them.
First 70 minutes were dire. Very bland, very boring football. Good goal by Lancaster though and after that there were several good chances in quick succession. Clapham then converted a penalty by chipping it straight down the centre.
Crowd of 755 according to the NZFC website. How accurate is that? Do they just estimate or do they count tickets?