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[swanselona]

Ohhh...and that is why all the complaining has happened this week about him being the wrong man to referee this game...the game against Cardiff.....nothing to do with the Derby. Check that ego in at the door Swansea supporters You are not doing too well here, but at least your attempt to lecture in a demeaning manner is amusing and continues that great Jack poster tradition.

We moan everytime Mike Dean is the ref, its not my fault your naive enough to be taken in by the extra hype that derby day brings.

Most of us are happy when Sian Massey is the linesmen, but that never gets reported as its not "newsworthy" it doesn't create controversy. Same applies when Clattenburg is the ref, it doesn't get reported, because it doesn't create controversy.

But as per usual, its always about the capital city, it has to be because of the controversial penalty he gave you at the CCCS. It has nothing to do with other factors, games where MD has officiated that we have also not been happy with his performances. Its that issue that Cardiff fans cannot get their heads around, hence the ego. You think its all about you.

If James Linnington was appointed the ref, we would be shouting the same thing, questioning the appointment to ref a derby game. Then what excuse would you use as to why we were complaining about the appointment.

There are only a handful of refs who for me personally are fit enough to ref a derby game, and Mike Dean is not one of them. Howard Webb, Mark Clattenburg, Martin Atkinson and Kevin Friend. They are my personal opinions.

Let me ask you something, would you be happy if Anthony Taylor was appointed the referee for the derby. Especially after the recent controversy at the Chelsea game?

 

[Blue Sheep]

I personally think it doesn't matter, I'd happily have Taylor again.

Deans just a likely to give a pen to you as he is to us.

 

[swanselona]

I personally think it doesn't matter, I'd happily have Taylor again.

Deans just a likely to give a pen to you as he is to us.

Oh agreed Blue, he is as likely to give us a pen, as he is you, but its nothing to do with that side of things, its just our experience with him is not a good experience. And that will always stick in the minds. I am personally not too bothered, but understand why others are, then at the same time I would have preferred 1 of the 4 I mentioned to officiate the game instead. As I personally find them to be better referee's. Although Clatenburg is more of a biased choice as I find his style suits our play style. The other 3 have no real bearing, I just like them as ref's

 

[snlk/poksnbn]

Listen!
Maybe it would be better all round if swansea are allowed to ask the FA if they can select the ref for the return game. It would save all the grief.

 

[Oldsparkey]

Listen!
Maybe it would be better all round if swansea are allowed to ask the FA if they can select the ref for the return game. It would save all the grief.

I was just going to say something along those lines.

Prejudices for and against refs exists at most clubs. Nothing wrong with highlighting it - we've done it ourselves, but the extremes to which some fans come down on them is laughable.

I've got nothing against Mike Dean, and I could say Clattenburg bottled it by not giving hand ball for us against Lloris when he was clearly outside his area - but what's the point?

You might as well let the fans appoint the ref for each game. At least then there would be no lame excuses prepared for a possible defeat other than it would probably be the lino's fault.

 

[swanselona]

But then, in fairness Sparkey, how can any Cardiff fan tell us we are wrong, when I doubt you have watched our matches to even tell us that our opinions on Mike Dean are extreme.

And you couldn't say that Clattenburg bottled it, as it was the linesman's call. Clattenburg was never in a position to call that. So that's most certainly apples and oranges. So to that statement there is no point

 

[Oldsparkey]

I never said your opinions on Mike Dean are extreme. I said some fans of most clubs in general have prejudices- don't be so defensive and read it properly before you jump.

Do you always have to come over here for an argument rather than a discussion?

 

[ValleyGraduate12]

Looks like nobody is denying that Cardiff City Dragons are a new franchise then with no history

 

[DaiJones]

So by not arguing your case you agree your new club has no history? Glad you are in agreement with the rest of British football. Do tell your fellow fans to catch up with the Dragons era, they seem to think the Bluebirds still exist!!

You lost your history twice. You had to changed your name so you could pay 5p in the £.

We are still Cardiff City. Paid our debts, kept our history.

Looks like nobody is denying that Cardiff City Dragons are a new franchise then with no history

.

 

[swanselona]

I never said your opinions on Mike Dean are extreme. I said some fans of most clubs in general have prejudices- don't be so defensive and read it properly before you jump.

Do you always have to come over here for an argument rather than a discussion?

You read what I wrote as arguing, more fool you there then Sparkey.

 

[EldonBluebird]

Looks like nobody is denying that Cardiff City Dragons are a new franchise then with no history

What we seem to be doing is not coming down to your level and letting your wum go without a whimper.

 

[Oldsparkey]

You read what I wrote as arguing, more fool you there then Sparkey.

For your information, I'm not a fool swansa, but I will admit to using the wrong word.

Perhaps "arguing" was a bit strong - maybe just "reading other's comments with blinkers on, reading into them what you want to see, and then responding with offended club bias syndrome" would have been more appropriate...............

 

[swanselona]

For your information, I'm not a fool swansa, but I will admit to using the wrong word.

Perhaps "arguing" was a bit strong - maybe just "reading other's comments with blinkers on, reading into them what you want to see, and then responding with offended club bias syndrome" would have been more appropriate...............

I admit I thought you were referring to us, but I wasn't looking to argue Just making a point is all.

And I never called you a fool Sparks You reading into things too seriously again

 

[snlk/poksnbn]

Shameful if true

http://www.cardiff.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=337289

 

[swanselona]

If a player of yours cannot control himself, then tough ****.

 

[snlk/poksnbn]

If a player of yours cannot control himself, then tough ****.

So to sum up you agree that influencing a referee to favour your team is fine and you also agree that players actively saying they will look to get an opposing player sent off prior to a game is to be encouraged? Answer my question.

 

[ProjectVRD]

So to sum up you agree that influencing a referee to favour your team is fine and you also agree that players actively saying they will look to get an opposing player sent off prior to a game is to be encouraged? Answer my question.

What makes you think he is influencing the ref? A blog written by a Cardiff can is enough to convince you?

 

[snlk/poksnbn]

What makes you think he is influencing the ref? A blog written by a Cardiff can is enough to convince you?

You really are a thick pest. Read the whole article from start to finish and you might understand though I somehow doubt it.

Just for clarity I mean the article you are commenting on. Don't want you getting lost.

 

[ProjectVRD]

You really are a thick pest. Read the whole article from start to finish and you might understand though I somehow doubt it.

Just for clarity I mean the article you are commenting on. Don't want you getting lost.

I preferred the unbiased articles from almost every other media outlet... You know, the ones not written by a Cardiff fan.

 

[SBFF]

You really are a thick pest. Read the whole article from start to finish and you might understand though I somehow doubt it.

Just for clarity I mean the article you are commenting on. Don't want you getting lost.

Who cares what he thinks Bob, he so full of hatred that anything he says should be viewed with suspicion and then ignored.
So boring, churning out the same old all the time.