Readings Goal yesterday

[AK1979]

Has anyone got a link to this? Apparently it was not even close to crossing the line. Wouldnt mind seeing it

[AK1979]

Watford 2-2 Reading

Referee Stuart Attwell sent Watford boss Aidy Boothroyd to the stands Watford were denied a win by a late penalty - and a farcical decision to allow an earlier goal to stand. Linesman Nigel Bannister flagged for a Reading goal instead of a corner after John Eustace challenged Noel Hunt and, incredibly, a goal was awarded. Watford's Tommy Smith fired into the roof of the net and John-Joe O'Toole smashed home to put the Hornets ahead. But Reading salvaged a point when Stephen Hunt scored from the penalty spot after being fouled by Eustace. Reading's opener, which has been officially recorded as an own goal by Eustace, will go down as one of the strangest goals ever. 606: DEBATE No-one in the stadium thought it was a goal except for the linesman! WM Stephen Hunt whipped in a corner which was contested by Noel Hunt and Eustace at the near post. The ball bounced over the line - four yards wide of the goal - before being hooked back into play by Noel Hunt. Reading's Andre Bikey headed back towards goal, where keeper Scott Loach made a save, but the linesman had already flagged - for a goal. And referee Stuart Attwell gave the goal to total bemusement around the stadium.

[Spooner]

AK if you're near a tv, 'The Championship' is on itv at 10:50am and it will be shown then.

Can't find it anywhere on the net.

[AK1979]

Good idea, i'll stick it on - sounds like an amazing decision

[Matt]

Utterly incredible, these officials should never be allowed near the game again.

[AK1979]

Just seen it - unbelieveable!!!

Both managers were asked if Reading should have let Watford score. Interestingly both of them said no.

[kevshat]

It was clearly a goal. What's all the fuss about .

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[JackJarvis]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kw5K9zCm7sM

Not great quality but gives you a view of how bad the decision was LOL

[Drogba's Bitch]

Disgraceful, the lineo should be sacked!

[aliando]

those advocating goal line technology must be in their oils right now...

[Big Andy]

Unbelievable!!

should've gone to Specsavers!

[Ebor337]

Wow. Unbelievable.

[Punto83]

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[Tulenos]

Shocking decision. And the ass. ref. manager even covers for the ref and the linesman in an answer full of "appears so, doesn't appear so..." (also on youtube)

[TheRat]

Bloody Hell

[kevshat]

Originally Posted by Punto83

Haha, I heard there was strange decision at this game but didn't really take any notice until my mate rang me up. I actually know the linesman, Nigel Bannister. He follows the same rugby team as me and we've had a few pints together.

Next time you see him for a pint, buy him one for me mate .

[Punto83]

Originally Posted by kevshat

Next time you see him for a pint, buy him one for me mate .

will do mate, I bought him a pint after he gave Spurs a penalty at Blackburn 3 or so years ago which we should never have had

[Charlie Wong]

if i made a catastrophic mistake like that at work, i'd get the sack.

[nastro 1888]

think your officials are bad ?



http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=vQx2_K...eature=related









remember this one also from a few years back - not only a clear goal and the thistle players walking away but the
defender actually hands the ball back to the keeper !! yet play is allowed to continue ! penalty perhaps then ??

a young duncan ferguson in here, also blackburns billy mckinlay and plymouth boss paul sturrock, jim white ( skysports ) commentating. 1 minute 15 secs in :

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=xKuLtLXl7FI