"Lincoln City. Sincil Bank. The names are synonymous with extravagant cheating and bent refereeing." - maybe why we changed to LNERI very much enjoyed BobG's contribution.
That's what following a football team should be all about. Not a load of statistical mumbo-jumbo, but emotion. Raw, irrational emotion.
And fun. BobG may be missing the fun bit. But I like him anyway.
"Lincoln City. Sincil Bank. The names are synonymous with extravagant cheating and bent refereeing." - maybe why we changed to LNER
It'll fool them, as well.
Ill-informed, too. Dixie's challenge was perfectly legal at the time (in fact, I have a feeling it was outlawed at the end of that season).I very much enjoyed BobG's contribution.
That's what following a football team should be all about. Not a load of statistical mumbo-jumbo, but emotion. Raw, irrational emotion.
Indeed, provided both of the goalkeeper's feet were secure on the ground at the point of impact. I seem to recall there was a famous 1950's cup final goal of the same ilk involving one of the North West clubs.Ill-informed, too. Dixie's challenge was perfectly legal at the time (in fact, I have a feeling it was outlawed at the end of that season).
Ah but now we play the game in the 'proper' style watch it swing in our favour.Definitely synonymous. Lost count of the number of matches that have been graced by bent referees and cheating opposition robbing us of a fair match. We always seem to get 'em.
TBH we might be the team that has had the lowest count of "homer" refereeing........IMO.........In my attending lifetime.
Sounds like an urban myth based upon his reputation. That said with all the other stunts he DID pull; I wouldn't rule it out.Is there any truth in the 'Beck put two bricks under the goal posts to raise the crossbar' accusation?
It is not something that I recall.
Would that not have given an equal advantage to both teams?Is there any truth in the 'Beck put two bricks under the goal posts to raise the crossbar' accusation?
It is not something that I recall.
Perhaps the half time entertainment involved an illusionist with a large tent around the goal frame while the bricks were strategically removed at half time and magiced (sic) into the opposite goal.Would that not have given an equal advantage to both teams?
Would that not have given an equal advantage to both teams?
Nat Lofthouse, Bolton.Indeed, provided both of the goalkeeper's feet were secure on the ground at the point of impact. I seem to recall there was a famous 1950's cup final goal of the same ilk involving one of the North West clubs.