codders78 Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 (edited) I thought Villa would beat the baggies and Bolton would get at least a draw. Delighted Norwich got a point, the shyte were terrible after conceding Boltons loss will increase pressure on Coyle as that was 3 points they would probably would have expected to pick up. Roll on tomorrow Edited October 22, 2011 by codders78 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanchesterCity Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 What a day! Got to love this sport - there's always lucky wins, freak results, funny moments... It's turning out to be a proper Sunday Special! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 (edited) What a day! Got to love this sport - there's always lucky wins, freak results, funny moments... It's turning out to be a proper Sunday Special! Congratulations on the result. How could your last goal count though? Did all the officials get lost in the occasion and forget the rules? Please tell me how Lescott can pass the ball back to Dzeko and Dzeko put it in the net when both are at least 4ft offside lol. Edit: Some highlights for you. http://www.101greatgoals.com/videodisplay/manchester-united-manchester-city-15593201/ Edited October 23, 2011 by Avinalaff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanchesterCity Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 Congratulations on the result. How could your last goal count though? Did all the officials get lost in the occasion and forget the rules? Please tell me how Lescott can pass the ball back to Dzeko and Dzeko put it in the net when both are at least 4ft offside lol. Edit: Some highlights for you. http://www.101greatg...-city-15593201/ Me and my son both thought it was offside originally but with the wonders of Sky+ it was fine. The trick was passing the ball backwards. When the original through ball was played, both players were onside (replays show this), when Lescott passed, he passed backwards - which is onside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 Me and my son both thought it was offside originally but with the wonders of Sky+ it was fine. The trick was passing the ball backwards. When the original through ball was played, both players were onside (replays show this), when Lescott passed, he passed backwards - which is onside. So you're only offside if the ball is going forwards? I've not heard that before, so I guess I've learnt something. Isn't a corner passing backwards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanchesterCity Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 (edited) The offside rule states: A player is in an offside position if: he is nearer to his opponents' goal line than both the ball and the second last opponent Ergo, if he's behind the ball, he cannot be offside :-) Edited October 23, 2011 by BlueSky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanchesterCity Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 So you're only offside if the ball is going forwards? I've not heard that before, so I guess I've learnt something. Isn't a corner passing backwards? I would guess yes, again by the rules, it would seem you can't be offside from a corner as long as you're in front of the goalie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanchesterCity Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 From Wiki: The thinking behind placing a player beside a goalpost is that it means more of the goal area is protected and there is no loss in the ability to play an offside trap because offside does not apply for the first touch from a corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanchesterCity Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 I agree it's not a well known rule!... since 99% of the time, we don't see such things happen. Almost all offsides are a ball played forwards, and 'cut backs' from the byline usually end up behind a defender. My son had to tell ME that playing it backwards meant it was ok... He must know this from his bloody XBox or something, cos I didn't know it in 35 years of watching football! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 Cracking result for your lot BlueSky alot of "so called" Manure fan mates who's dummies are well and truly out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 (edited) Everyone should know that part of the offside rule from the S.Korea/Japan WC where Italy Spain got screwed over http://youtu.be/ddUKHMLAckE?t=3m52s Edited October 23, 2011 by pete0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanchesterCity Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 Our scoreline was flattering, but that said, they caved in at the end. They'll be back - they're too decent a team to take that lying down. Probably go on an unbeaten run, and we'll lose against Wolves next! It's Sods Law. Still can't really believe it to be honest. I still think we flatter to deceive. My heart says "we're not actually that good" but my head says "you can't put 6 past United at Old Trafford and not be good" Still, we'll enjoy it whilst we can. Quite enjoyed the QPR game too!... not 'cos it was good for us, but it's nice to see the underdog win! Really looking forward to seeing you play Man U. I've got a sneaky feeling (contrary to what I just said) that they might be 'unsettled' by today's result and might be there for the taking! Then again - you might get a backlash. I'm no hater of United - They're a cracking team, but I'll be cheering on Everton! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 I think our record might be 9-1, but it might be more. I know we had a 9-1 against a side once, just can't remember who. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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