Howard Webb

[magicrat]

And the average point differential between first and second over the last few years? 2%.

Correct but I think it only relates to Dowd, Dean and Webb. Without reading the thing again I think most of the other refs came out pretty much even . The Arse guy that posted his research hadn't gone as far as to trying to extrapolate the effect the bias the statistiscs demonstrated these three had shown into the possible effects on the league table . I guess you would need to look at the number of games they reffed involving the top sides but I would speculate its been enough to win the Mancs the odd title !

I fear we will all be having the same discussion next season.

[piscinin]

Correct but I think it only relates to Dowd, Dean and Webb. Without reading the thing again I think most of the other refs came out pretty much even . The Arse guy that posted his research hadn't gone as far as to trying to extrapolate the effect the bias the statistiscs demonstrated these three had shown into the possible effects on the league table . I guess you would need to look at the number of games they reffed involving the top sides but I would speculate its been enough to win the Mancs the odd title !

I fear we will all be having the same discussion next season.

 

Look around the web for Jeff Winters League of Injustiçe. A year or 2 ago he examined refereeing decisions in each match and revised the results accordingly. It was interesting although ultimately it didn't really prove much.

 

Jeff Winter - Jeff Winter's League Of Injustice Table || Boro, Darlington, Hartlepool news, reviews and comment

[magicrat]

Look around the web for Jeff Winters League of Injustiçe. A year or 2 ago he examined refereeing decisions in each match and revised the results accordingly. It was interesting although ultimately it didn't really prove much.

 

Jeff Winter - Jeff Winter's League Of Injustice Table || Boro, Darlington, Hartlepool news, reviews and comment

As you say interesting but Winter doesnt point any fingers or suggest any conspiracy. All down to poor decisions. Ultimately a bit of self publicity which probably earned him a bob or two.

[migs]

Also, Winter's revised results are a nonsense. For example, when Spurs beat Wigan 3-0 at the JJB, DeFoe was a mile offside for his first goal, so Winter has revised the result to 2-0. He takes no account of it being the first goal of the game, and therefore changed every kick of the ball from that point on. He couldn't know the effect it would have, of course, but it exposes his revisions for what they are.

[usernameunknown]

Worst penalty decision ever: Leighton Baines v Sunderland - 101 Great Goals

 

It's remarkable that this man is still employed as a ref at this level. Wouldnt let him anywhere near a professional game let alone the self proclaimed best league in the World.

[Guest San Don]

Worst penalty decision ever: Leighton Baines v Sunderland - 101 Great Goals

 

It's remarkable that this man is still employed as a ref at this level. Wouldnt let him anywhere near a professional game let alone the self proclaimed best league in the World.

 

He's fucking diabolical. End of.

[Sweeney287]

Ha, that's quality.

 

Reminded me of David Dunn attempting the back heel pass when he fell over.

[Newport]

Oh dear. They shouldn't be allowed to complain about any decision against them for at least a month.

[RobbieOR]

The bent twat is doing our game against Stoke on Saturday.

 

Fucking hell.

[fowler9]

4-0 Stoke it is then

[ngogswilly]

Well thats one thing, but hes bound to be given 1 of either the FA cup or League game we have against the Mancs.

[Major Tom]

The bent twat is doing our game against Stoke on Saturday.

 

Fucking hell.

 

What's the deal, Robbie? He's has no beef with us? Does he?

[ngogswilly]

What's the deal, Robbie? He's has no beef with us? Does he?

 

[Major Tom]

Genuine.

 

What beef does Webb have with us, nw?

[RobbieOR]

 

SMH

[Major Tom]

 

SMH

 

Ahhh, yeah. Has he been harsh on us since then? I don't really remember.

[satansmutt]

I think the poor decisions have increased since Mike Reily became head honcho with the referees' association

[robslappa]

I think the poor decisions have increased since Mike Reily became head honcho with the referees' association

 

I don't think so. I think they've always been poor, it's just that their poor decisions get more publicity than they used to.

[Elysian Red]

 

Ahhh, yeah. Has he been harsh on us since then? I don't really remember.

 

Sorry mate, but are you living in a box padded with candy floss? Webb hates us

[The_Goat]

Its a sad fucking state of affairs when a post about a referee has 38,000 views. Just shows how much fans worry about these useless bastards and the power they have over games.

 

When we see his name reffing one of our games it fills me with dread. How is that right when these pricks should be annonmous?

[Major Tom]

Sorry mate, but are you living in a box padded with candy floss? Webb hates us

 

Maybe. Though I generally give everyone the benefit of the doubt. And i generally don't think refs are biased toward or against one team. Too much for them to lose.

 

Haven't seen anything from Webb but I don't really look out for it.

[gumps]

He's a real Johnny big Bollocks isn't he?

 

I hate the way he stoops over to look at a decision as if to say...

 

"Look at me, I'm really staring at this incident or whatever!"

[fowler9]

Maybe. Though I generally give everyone the benefit of the doubt. And i generally don't think refs are biased toward or against one team. Too much for them to lose.

 

Haven't seen anything from Webb but I don't really look out for it.

 

up until the last year or so I thought Webb was a decent ref, unless he was reffing either us, or the Mancs, or worse both at the same time, since then he has just been utter shite all round

[gaz181]

He used to be alright, and earned his title of 'the best of a bad bunch'. He's awful now though. In other news, I'm pretty sure that we have Lee Mason in charge of the game on Wednesday. Great.

[RedAdmiral]

He used to be alright, and earned his title of 'the best of a bad bunch'. He's awful now though. In other news, I'm pretty sure that we have Lee Mason in charge of the game on Wednesday. Great.

 

For me Lee Mason is hands down the worst ref I have ever seen in my lifetime. I've never seen a ref get so many easy decisions wrong. He truly is awful!