The Backpass

[only one rade prica]

It was a backpass. Daft from McLaughlin, he should have just cleared it. As shite as the ref was, I think it was the correct decision.

The ref was awful. The linesman in front of the west stand worse.... so why did McLaughlin pick it up and allow him to make a decision. You could see McLaughlin hesitate. Easy game from up in the stands... but it was a poor split second decision by McLaughlin

 

[The Beautiful Game]

Can’t believe we have Sunderland supporters thinking McLaughlin was at fault for that. Flanagan gets a toe on the ball and goes to try and a second touch to clear until he sees its run back to the keeper. Not a chance it was a deliberate back pass.

The ref was awful. The linesman in front of the west stand worse.... so why did McLaughlin pick it up and allow him to make a decision. You could see McLaughlin hesitate. Easy game from up in the stands... but it was a poor split second decision by McLaughlin

Because it wasn’t a back pass. He shouldn’t have to take a risk at launching it through a crowded box because the officials are inept.

 

[nyron4england]

It was a backpass. Daft from McLaughlin, he should have just cleared it. As shite as the ref was, I think it was the correct decision.

agreed. looked blatant to me and he should have hoofed it out.

 

[Svejk]

Never see that given normally, and although he took it off the fella's foot, he did so in a very controlled way, wasn't a ricochet that the keeper had to dive on or owt like that. Not familiar with the wording of the law but definitely had a moment of doubt when McLaughlin picked it up. Still surprised to see it given mind, massive sense of relief when we kept it out.

 

[AB22 Easy Tiger]

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FFS! This is what happens when a one year old grabs your phone.

 

[Deleted member 2014]

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FFS! This is what happens when a one year old grabs your phone.

It reminded me a bit, of the Chipper Club code, from when I was a young 'un

 

[YorkMackem]

In your opinion. The way I see it, he knew what he was doing, he nicked the ball away from the player in the direction of the keeper. Had the ref not given it, we'd have gained a pretty strong advantage from a difficult position. The keeper should have simply smashed it away in this instance and removed any doubt/risk.

What you've described isn't a pass though is it?

 

[Vore]

Can’t believe we have Sunderland supporters thinking McLaughlin was at fault for that. Flanagan gets a toe on the ball and goes to try and a second touch to clear until he sees its run back to the keeper. Not a chance it was a deliberate back pass.

If in doubt knock it out. He clearly was in doubt, because he hesitated. Gave the ref a decision to make by stalling, imo the right one.

Not holding it against McLaughlin, refs usually bottle either way.

 

[gipetto]

What you've described isn't a pass though is it?

What have I described?

Can’t believe we have Sunderland supporters thinking McLaughlin was at fault for that. Flanagan gets a toe on the ball and goes to try and a second touch to clear until he sees its run back to the keeper. Not a chance it was a deliberate back pass.

Because it wasn’t a back pass. He shouldn’t have to take a risk at launching it through a crowded box because the officials are inept.

He quite clearly passes the ball back to McLaughlin mate. McLaughlin had time to clear it, he made a poor decision. Fortunately it didn't matter as they cocked up the free kick so no harm done. Happy days!

 

[Vore]

He quite clearly passes the ball back to McLaughlin mate.

It's the bit in the game, as in the video, where he clear-as-day passes it back to the keeper and he picks it up that settles it for me.

Fantastic timing and interception from Flanagans, and frankly a thoroughly enjoyable free-kick seeing it spoon off wide too.

 

[wigwams]

Clearly wasn't intentional as it would have gone out for a corner if so

 

[The Warehouseman]

Don't feel it was intentional personally but it's one of those that some refs will give and others won't.