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Discussion in 'Norwich City' started by JM Fan, Apr 8, 2012.

  1. JM Fan

    JM Fan Well-Known Member

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    Michael Oliver!!!

    How this man has become a 'FIFA' referee, I'll never know. Each time I've seen him in charge of a match, he has made at least one mistake which has had some effect on the outcome of the game.

    The ones I remember in particular:
    Holt's sending off against Reading
    The decision to award Stoke the throw in which led to their goal
    Penalty decisions at Anfield yesterday. Having watched the highlights on MOTD, Liverpool should have had at least 2 penalties and Villa 1.

    I know he's been 'fast-tracked' to become the youngest PL referee thanks to his father's influence, but he certainly seems to incur more than his fair share of criticism from managers, players and last but not least - THE FANS!!!! <doh>

    Backs up some of my claims - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Oliver_(referee)
     
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  2. Hucks for Manager!

    Hucks for Manager! Well-Known Member

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    Aren't you forgetting the ghost goal I think he awarded Reading when they played Watford (or vice-versa)? That was the most bizarre refereeing decisions I think I've ever seen!
     
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  3. Beefforhire-NCFC

    Beefforhire-NCFC Well-Known Member

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    He didn't give Fulhams blatant penalty against Man U the other day either. ****ing useless ref, one of many unfortunately.
     
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  4. johnnywarksmoustache

    johnnywarksmoustache Well-Known Member

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    That was Stuart Attwell <ok>
     
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  5. Hucks for Manager!

    Hucks for Manager! Well-Known Member

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    Ahh, well if he ever becomes a FIFA ref I'll know exactly what to say...
     
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    He's a spitting image of a regular at a venue I work the door at on a weekend. I hate them both equally.
     
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  7. ncfcwonky

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    Stuart Atwell is awful. His reward for that ghost goal was a Premier League game in which he messed up again!
     
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