FA Youth Cup tie farce

[Barry the bird boggler]

From the BBC OS

Bath City had five players sent off as an FA Youth Cup tie descended into farce following a row over underpants.

City boss Billy Clark was also dismissed by referee Darren Adie, who ruled players' underwear breached rules during Newport County's 6-0 win.

Underwear must be the same colour as the shorts but Bath's white pants were visible below their black shorts.

"It was all very surreal. I was angry with the officials," said Bath managing director Paul Williams.

"Rules are rules but the officiating wasn't what it should have been for a youth cup tie.

"Why didn't the officials check the colours before the start?

Every team has to submit a report about the officials to the FA. Let's just say our is a very long report
Paul Williams

Defender Billy Cooper was first to be sent off during the first qualifying round tie at Newport.

Manager Clark was then punished for dissent and ordered from the dugout, while Ciaran Rogers, Zemell Burton, Ben Bicknell and goalkeeper Lewis Pierre also saw red.

A statement on Bath's official website said: "We had been expecting to publish a match report of last night's FA Youth Cup first qualifying match between Bath Academy and the Newport County Academy.

"Due to the controversial events that took place during the match - and the fact the vast majority of the players in the match are under 18 - we will not do so at this time."

Newport County secretary Mike Everett said he had no complaints about the referee's performance.

"I understand that the initial problem was regarding incorrect undergarments," he said. "The referee made his decisions. There's not a lot I can add."

[T.R.O.L.I.]

Perhaps they need a PANTS day protest.....

[cmonurz]

From the BBC OS

Bath City had five players sent off as an FA Youth Cup tie descended into farce following a row over underpants.

City boss Billy Clark was also dismissed by referee Darren Adie, who ruled players' underwear breached rules during Newport County's 6-0 win.

Underwear must be the same colour as the shorts but Bath's white pants were visible below their black shorts.

This is an actual rule?!

[Svlad Cjelli]

Added to yesterday's football silliness was what happened at Kettering, where two Kettering players were sent off for fighting each other about who should have taken a penalty.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/14982404.stm

[Fox Talbot]

Added to yesterday's football silliness was what happened at Kettering, where two Kettering players were sent off for fighting each other about who should have taken a penalty.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/14982404.stm

Thank God Hunt and Harte lack that kind of passion.

[Row Z Royal]

From the BBC OS

Bath City had five players sent off as an FA Youth Cup tie descended into farce following a row over underpants.

City boss Billy Clark was also dismissed by referee Darren Adie, who ruled players' underwear breached rules during Newport County's 6-0 win.

Underwear must be the same colour as the shorts but Bath's white pants were visible below their black shorts.

This is an actual rule?!

I must admit, I thought it was a l(L?)eague rule rather than a Law of the Game. Can one be sent of for an offence which isn't in breach of the Laws?

[Terminal Boardom]

Referees are supposed to check the undergarments before each game to ensure no colour clash with the opposing side. The match assessor will dock 2.5 points for each occasion where a player is wearing the wrong coloured clothing. Mad, but true.

[rfcjoe]

From the BBC OS

Bath City had five players sent off as an FA Youth Cup tie descended into farce following a row over underpants.

City boss Billy Clark was also dismissed by referee Darren Adie, who ruled players' underwear breached rules during Newport County's 6-0 win.

Underwear must be the same colour as the shorts but Bath's white pants were visible below their black shorts.

This is an actual rule?!

Yep, I was pulled up last season for wearing white cycling shorts underneath black shorts. Didn't get sent off mind, but I went out and bought some black ones.

[Toon Toon Blue army]

Added to yesterday's football silliness was what happened at Kettering, where two Kettering players were sent off for fighting each other about who should have taken a penalty.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/14982404.stm

Sort of thing I remember doing playing football at lunch time when I was in primary school.

[Simon's Church]

Bath_City Bath City FC
While the 2 City players were changing Newport scored. Then a fight broke out, and now City manager Billy Clark has been sent off.
26 Sep
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Bath_City Bath City FC
In a bizarre twist, two City players were sent off the pitch to change their underpants because they were white and could be seen...

They then had a few players sent off but it doesn't seem to be because of their underwear

[6ft Kerplunk]

Referees are supposed to check the undergarments before each game.

Thats just what he told you.

[Elmer Park]

Referees are supposed to check the undergarments before each game.

Thats just what he told you.

I bet this ref checks out every players underwear thoroughly before and after each game.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cjd60ipQpU