FA Cup Semi Finals

[Super_horns]

Harry isn't usually one to moan about officials but he will if that turns out to be the winner!

[Friday's Legacy]

"Law-makers said last month that a decision on goal-line technology systems will be made on 2 July." After a high-profile cock-up like this one it will be a unanimous yes!

Also why was Cech not carded? The ref played advantage but very often books the outfield player when play stops. So how does Cech get away with that?

[Avon Royal]

Cech not red carded as he didn't deny Spurs a goal scoring opportunity.

[Friday's Legacy]

Cech not red carded as he didn't deny Spurs a goal scoring opportunity.

Well he blatantly did but Spurs were fortunate for the ball to reach Bale. The commentator said it wasn't violent conduct otherwise it would have been a red. Violent conduct? The keeper took out the striker without getting the ball? That's a red card on any other day.

[Avon Royal]

Cech not red carded as he didn't deny Spurs a goal scoring opportunity.

Well he blatantly did but Spurs were fortunate for the ball to reach Bale.

So he didn't then. Not a dangerous tackle so no retrospective card.

[Simon's Church]

3 brilliant goals in this game tbf

[Avon Royal]

A Liverpool v Chelsea final, brilliant.

England's two vilest clubs in the "showpiece" event.

[Simon's Church]

Redknapp for England!

[jonboy29red]

Cech not red carded as he didn't deny Spurs a goal scoring opportunity.

Well he blatantly did but Spurs were fortunate for the ball to reach Bale. The commentator said it wasn't violent conduct otherwise it would have been a red. Violent conduct? The keeper took out the striker without getting the ball? That's a red card on any other day.

didnt jen lenman get a red for the same thing in a champ league game

[Pepe the Horseman]

Cech not red carded as he didn't deny Spurs a goal scoring opportunity.

Well he blatantly did but Spurs were fortunate for the ball to reach Bale. The commentator said it wasn't violent conduct otherwise it would have been a red. Violent conduct? The keeper took out the striker without getting the ball? That's a red card on any other day.

didnt jen lenman get a red for the same thing in a champ league game

I read that as 'didn't Jem get a red letter'.

[cmonurz]

A Liverpool v Chelsea final, brilliant.

England's two vilest clubs in the "showpiece" event.

Give it a rest, ffs.

[Avon Royal]

Cech not red carded as he didn't deny Spurs a goal scoring opportunity.

Well he blatantly did but Spurs were fortunate for the ball to reach Bale. The commentator said it wasn't violent conduct otherwise it would have been a red. Violent conduct? The keeper took out the striker without getting the ball? That's a red card on any other day.

didnt jen lenman get a red for the same thing in a champ league game

No.

In that game the ref stopped play at the moment of the foul and awarded the penalty. Therefore goal scoring chance denied.

The ref in that game was roundly condemned for not playing advantage and awarding a goal.

[Avon Royal]

A Liverpool v Chelsea final, brilliant.

England's two vilest clubs in the "showpiece" event.

Give it a rest, ffs.

Get over it.

[cmonurz]

Says the guy who can't get over Liverpool FC. Keep it up, it's quite brilliant.

[sandman]

Martin Atkinson. Full name Martin "Twat" Atkinson (chelsea fan) (born 31 March 1971) is an English professional football referee FIFA. He was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, but is now based in nearby Leeds.[2].

Since his first appearance in the Football League as an assistant referee in 1995, Atkinson has refereed a number of notable matches, including the FA Community Shield and the finals of both of the FA Trophy and FA Cup

roman abamovic payed for a house for him so he could be bias to chelsea in the fa cup final. he accpted although he already had decided to be bias He is best known for scoring a screamer vs Tottenham in 2011/12 FA Cup Semi-Final.


the public opinion of the guy(oxf*rd) can not be placed on wiki due to some "$£"!$!

[chilipepper91]

"Twatkinson" would be more witty.

[Simon's Church]

Think the ball actually crossed the line.

[Compo's Hat]

Too close to call!

[FiNeRaIn]

agreed regarding the comments of a vile FA cup final.

Both teams play horrible football, have splashed millions on average players and both have repugnant fan bases for different reasons.

Terrible advert for the FA cup having these two in the final. Man Utd/Arsenal/Tottenham/Newcastle/Man city,etc would have been the opposite.

[parky]

A Liverpool v Chelsea final, brilliant.

England's two vilest clubs in the "showpiece" event.

LOL at the FA Cup final still being a "showpiece" event.