What goes around comes around

[Shegull]

Just taken this from a report on the 1966 world cup final.



Half-way through the first period of extra time, Hurst met a cross from Alan Ball and his shot on the turn hit the underside of the crossbar and bounced down to the goal line. The referee signalled for a goal and then, under pressure from the German side, consulted with the linesman, who confirmed the goal. Whether or not the ball actually crossed the line is still hotly disputed in Germany, but the over-riding rule is that the referee’s decision is final, so it was a goal even if the ball didn’t cross the line.

Just think how the game might have been changed if goal line technology existed back then........


The officials are not supermen!!!

 

[SUIYHP]

no but they can be dopey twats

 

[webbyson]

Just taken this from a report on the 1966 world cup final.



Half-way through the first period of extra time, Hurst met a cross from Alan Ball and his shot on the turn hit the underside of the crossbar and bounced down to the goal line. The referee signalled for a goal and then, under pressure from the German side, consulted with the linesman, who confirmed the goal. Whether or not the ball actually crossed the line is still hotly disputed in Germany, but the over-riding rule is that the referee’s decision is final, so it was a goal even if the ball didn’t cross the line.

Just think how the game might have been changed if goal line technology existed back then........


The officials are not supermen!!!

Maybe not but in '66 the ball was near the goal-line, today it was a good 4 feet over and could be seen as a goal from the half way line.

 

[Everest]

Maybe not but in '66 the ball was near the goal-line, today it was a good 4 feet over and could be seen as a goal from the half way line.

4 feet?

I suppose you have a 2ft cock then?

And don't lie!