3-4 wins at Tynecastle are the stuff of legends, games when champions show their credentials. The excitement, however, took second place to our inaugural appearance in domestic football with a Video Assistant Referee.
After taking an early lead, Celtic lost their way in the first half as Hearts pushed for an equaliser. A minute before the break Cammy Devlin knocked the ball forward an instant before Cameron Carter-Vickers made contact with the Hearts player’s foot. Referee Nick Walsh missed the contact, which was clear on first viewing of the replay, but the VAR seemed caught in the headlights and took several minutes to advise the ref to take a look at the video monitor.
It was all downhill from there. Within seconds, James Forrest drove inside the Hearts box but was stopped in his path when Michael Smith’s extended arm stopped the ball inside the box. This was the classic scenario VAR was supposed to address, a stonewaller by any measure, but fresh from his panic a few moments earlier, the VAR declined to intervene.
Anthony Ralston then scored an excellent headed goal but before the ball crossed the line, Nick Walsh blew for an apparent infringement. That early whistle meant VAR was unable to act. It is beyond doubt the referee made a mistake in blowing early, for my take, the goal should have stood.
Now we get to the bizarre episode. At both Hearts penalties, Hearts and Celtic players encroached into the box before the kick was taken. At the first, the goal stood, at the second, Joe Hart saved and Hearts scored an offside goal in the follow up.
The second penalty was retaken in line with the rules (a retake is the correct decision if players from both sides encroach). The fist penalty, which results in a Hearts goal, was allowed to stand by the same VAR. Either both should have been retaken, or as neither affected the outcome, both should have been allowed to stand.
Late in the game, Liel Abada scored what looked to be a good goal, but the assistant referee flagged for offside, confirmed by VAR. I am not convinced, and broadcaster Sky did viewers a disservice by declining to apply the cross-field lines they used for other decisions during the game.
It was an incompetent start with the new technology that did not reflect well on the SFA or referees.
I don’t want to put ideas in your head, so fee free to choose any one of the 5 million Slovaks, but which of them does Reo Hatate most remind you of?
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VAR continues to destroy the game West Ham 1-0 clear hand ball not not revised in the check
Double arm volleyball shot in the west ham game goal stands, ridiculous
PRESTONPANS BHOYS
It wasn’t hand to ball though
Can’t see Napoli settling for a draw against TFOD 2 on Wednesday because Liverpool would be breathing down their neck when they dispose of Ajax in the corresponding fixture .Dont think they will want to risk a final fixture showdown with Liverpool to win the Group.Hopefully they will want to put the Group to bed and put them out of sight on Wed with at least a 6-0 score line . There is also the possibilty of a consecutive fixture win record at Stake…and the small mater of a 2.75M win payment from the champions League ….Go on Napoli pile on their misery .
Some people just don’t get the fact they can be wrong….. and admit it.
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West Ham awarded a goal after one of their players had hit the ball with his arm. But as his arms were crossed close to his body- the goal was allowed. Only non-boring part of the whole first half
CARPE DIEM 63
Why settle for 6?
I assume Group winners are in an advantageous position when the draw gets made for next round ?
they have probably got that west ham goal right
his arms werent away from his body in any way, so the ball would have hit his body anyway.
and there were then 3 other players who touched the ball before it went in, including a defender who moved the ball away from the goal
i dont have a problem with that
i also have a bet on west ham
which is unrelated to my thoughts on the goal!
That is a handball
MARSAPA
Some people just don’t get the fact they can be wrong….. and admit it.
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You’re wrong
watching it again, well played to the officials for allowing that
correct decision
That awkward moment when you find yourself watching West Ham against Bournemouth ( and The comments are from Sean Dyche and Jamie Carragher )
Aff oot CSC
Apparently the official line is….. if the hand ball had led directly to a goal it would have been cancelled however because the resultant goal was played by three players subsequently it stands.
That is a handball
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the ball definitely hit his arm
but what a lot of folk dont realise is that the ball hitting the hand (or arm) isnt necessarily a foul.
the ref has to deem it deliberate to give the foul
or in the last couple of years, the rule about unnatural position etc
none of that could be applied to that west ham goal
so correct decision
Ange interview in Australia.
https://youtu.be/OFcrKHjE__E
The presenter starts quoting from CQN at the end.
PRESTONPANS BHOYS on 24TH OCTOBER 2022 9:03 PM
Apparently the official line is….. if the hand ball had led directly to a goal it would have been cancelled however because the resultant goal was played by three players subsequently it stands.
So….if only 2…..or as many as 4 had subsequently played it it would have been ruled out?…..these VAR decisions are getting very complex
31003
Well that’s what they said anyway Father Broon on which is a better watch😱😵
Ps I have absolutely no doubt that the Calvinists despise Celtic as much if not more than The Rankers …Their fan base have consistently illustrated this over the years by their songbook and actions ..especially at Swinecastle
Threesy
Your right again 🤣🤣🤣
It’s not often I’m right, but I can admit it lol
For those watching West Ham game…Pollok on BBC Scotland a better game….4-2 at present
For those watching West Ham game…Pollok on BBC Scotland a better game….4-2 at present
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any dodgy VAR decisions yet? 😁
Spot the CQNrs
https://twitter.com/Seansfanclub/status/1584636701896761344?s=20&t=Q7nXTUNSysDnNNiQDUAuTw
LETS ALL DO THE HUDDLE on 24TH OCTOBER 2022 9:14 PM
For those watching West Ham game…Pollok on BBC Scotland a better game….4-2 at present
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any dodgy VAR decisions yet? 😁
Not yet
Since I turned over to watch the most exciting part I’ve seen is a pal standing on the terracing eating 2 pies at the same time
Now if Pollok can have a grass park……
Lovely goal….4-3
Not yet
Since I turned over to watch the most exciting part I’ve seen is a pal standing on the terracing eating 2 pies at the same time
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i worked in the supermarket beside that pitch back in the day
had great pies in the canteen there as well!
CQNRS…….
Some top Roastirs in the top right photo 🤣🤣
As a consequence this fuelled my desire for a cheeky wee bottle of Chateauneuf-du-pape…1986 vintage of course on Saturday evening …to raise a toast to the famous Glasgow Celtic and a certain Albert Kidd .
🎶A little bit of Monica by my side
A little bit of Anika is alright🎶
Oops….wrong board
“The fears of Celtic supporters…….have certainly come to fruition”
Could not have put it better myself
TommyBoydCSC
MARSPAPA on 24TH OCTOBER 2022 9:29 PM
CQNRS…….
Some top Roastirs in the top right photo 🤣🤣
Roasting for a good cause
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Defo B. 👍
Brill pics of social gathering in 2014 ..was that Peter Grant in the pics?..,I have not as yet managed to attend one …difficult as I reside in Edinburgh area but I fully intend to ..would be great to meet up with other CQN members …any events coming up ?
Hoi you Marspapa fhella
What you saying about us roasters 🤣
Haha, nice to see you on here bud, whurs the rest o thum 🙈