Bad though VAR is, and it is REALLY bad of course, we might have actually benefitted from it this season with the number of obvious penalties for us not awarded. Having said that though it works both ways. We wouldn't have got some of those that were awarded, and we might have conceded more. If only the on field officials were better
This is the bit I don't get. If the fans know a referee doesn't give anything or is niggly, the players should. I've mentioned playing referee's before. A note to players when the referee's a homer, play to the whistle. Note to Helik and Andersen. Don't pull shirts in the opposition box because as soon as the corner is taken they ref will blow. Note to Woodrow. Don't back in to defenders when trying to win the ball. If you feel a feathery touch of a defenders arm or foot in the box get your shot off because you aren't getting a penalty. Clubs and coaches should have dossiers on refs too.
link We've only had him once this season - he was the referee for the home defeat by Bournemouth. Derby have only had him once as well - a defeat to Bristol City.
CHAMPIONSHIP Fr 04Dec 2020 Barnsley 0 - 4 Bournemouth 3 yellow cards CHAMPIONSHIP Su 15Sep 2019 Barnsley 0 - 2 Leeds 1 yellow card CHAMPIONSHIP Sa 13Jan 2018 Barnsley 0 - 0 Wolves 3 yellow cards CHAMPIONSHIP Sa 15Oct 2016 Barnsley 2 - 4 Fulham 6 yellow cards 1 red card CHAMPIONSHIP Sa 06Aug 2016 Ipswich 4 - 2 Barnsley 6 yellow cards CHAMPIONSHIP Sa 21Dec 2013 Leeds 0 - 0 Barnsley 7 yellow cards 1 red card CHAMPIONSHIP Sa 08Mar 2014 Barnsley 1 - 0 Nott Forest 6 yellow cards CHAMPIONSHIP Sa 06Apr 2013 Crystal Palace 0 - 0 Barnsley 7 yellow cards CHAMPIONSHIP Sa 20Feb 2010 Cardiff 0 - 2 Barnsley 3 yellow cards so 4 defeats 3 draws 2 wins out of 9 games in last ten years, did not say how many of those cards we got, just total un match, looks like he card happy already averaging nearly 3 yellows a game this season and 2 red cards, one in last game as well hope Big Val told our lads to be on best behavior,if not is there anywhere you can bet on cards
What you didn't say is that Ipswich should have had a man sent off just before half time. Stroud bottled it. The player who booked was subbed at ht and his replacement got a second half hat trick. Some things stick in the mind. Stroud is a pillock, first class.
