Blocking

[Lawnmower]

I wanted to see their goal over as I thought there was some blocking going on, haven’t as yet, but more obvious perhaps was Patterson’s block on their keeper for our equaliser.

Foul ? Or not ?
I’d say no, but I’ve seen them given.
The ref Marriner didn’t seem to bothered about pushing, shirt pulling and blocking mind
Certainly let the game flow. I thought Wolves were cynical and the free kick count could have been double the 12-3 it was.

Our discipline is superb by the way. Only 3 free kicks, albeit with a fairly lenient ref against the best footballers in the world 🙂😂

[Rock_Flock_of_Five]

I wanted to see their goal over as I thought there was some blocking going on, haven’t as yet, but more obvious perhaps was Patterson’s block on their keeper for our equaliser.

Foul ? Or not ?
I’d say no, but I’ve seen them given.
The ref Marriner didn’t seem to bothered about pushing, shirt pulling and blocking mind
Certainly let the game flow. I thought Wolves were cynical and the free kick count could have been double the 12-3 it was.

Our discipline is superb by the way. Only 3 free kicks, albeit with a fairly lenient ref against the best footballers in the world 🙂😂

It looked more like a nudge than a block. Actually, it's difficult for a ref to call a block at a corner.. I mean a player is entitled to stand his ground and hold a position.

On another note: Paterson certainly puts a lot of effort in during a game, however, I think he looks for the free-kick too often. The commentators were highlighting this aspect of his game and questioning how a big unit like him goes down so easily.

[Lawnmower]

It looked more like a nudge than a block. Actually, it's difficult for a ref to call a block at a corner.. I mean a player is entitled to stand his ground and hold a position.

On another note: Paterson certainly puts a lot of effort in during a game, however, I think he looks for the free-kick too often. The commentators were highlighting this aspect of his game and questioning how a big unit like him goes down so easily.

Dis they debate the ‘penalty’ incident?

[jamieccfc]

Just pure clever play from Patterson he doesn’t need to get out of the way, but as already been alluded to he’s going down way to easy needs to try and stay on his feet but you got to love the guys effort he doesn’t stop running

[the other bob wilson]

I wanted to see their goal over as I thought there was some blocking going on, haven’t as yet, but more obvious perhaps was Patterson’s block on their keeper for our equaliser.

Foul ? Or not ?
I’d say no, but I’ve seen them given.
The ref Marriner didn’t seem to bothered about pushing, shirt pulling and blocking mind
Certainly let the game flow. I thought Wolves were cynical and the free kick count could have been double the 12-3 it was.

Our discipline is superb by the way. Only 3 free kicks, albeit with a fairly lenient ref against the best footballers in the world ����

Think you should have added "for a bunch of cloggers" after "is superb by the way" Tim .

I agree about the Paterson block and I've just been watching a Wolves video in which they saw the keeper should have just cleaned him out, they didn't think a foul should have been given.

[Lawnmower]

Think you should have added "for a bunch of cloggers" after "is superb by the way" Tim .

I agree about the Paterson block and I've just been watching a Wolves video in which they saw the keeper should have just cleaned him out, they didn't think a foul should have been given.

That was pretty much my view.

Just wondered if I was being a bit 1 eyed.

You don’t see many free kicks for ‘obstruction ‘ these days, but maybe that’s what it was ?

[the other bob wilson]

That was pretty much my view.

Just wondered if I was being a bit 1 eyed.

You don’t see many free kicks for ‘obstruction ‘ these days, but maybe that’s what it was ?

I may be wrong, but I don't think the obstruction law exists any more.

[AlwaysAway2]

Callum Paterson has been a bloody superstar for us for well over a year.
He didn’t win many headers last night which was odd. Maybe the conditions didn’t help. His work rate and fitness are astounding. A true athlete. How many players in that position regularly play 90 minutes week in week out.

His positioning for our opener was brilliant. If you get a chance to see it again look how he sprints 6 yards away from his man to get in front of their keeper. Foul my arse.

[Penarth Blues]

Callum Paterson has been a bloody superstar for us for well over a year.
He didn’t win many headers last night which was odd. Maybe the conditions didn’t help. His work rate and fitness are astounding. A true athlete. How many players in that position regularly play 90 minutes week in week out.

His positioning for our opener was brilliant. If you get a chance to see it again look how he sprints 6 yards away from his man to get in front of their keeper. Foul my arse.

Callum is a really intelligent footballer and knows instinctively where to position himself. He was physically battered by their defence last night and will be sore today but he never gives up. One of the best players I have seen at Cardiff. He’s moving into McNaughton territory for me in terms of legend status.

[Steve the Tea]

Think you should have added "for a bunch of cloggers" after "is superb by the way" Tim .

I agree about the Paterson block and I've just been watching a Wolves video in which they saw the keeper should have just cleaned him out, they didn't think a foul should have been given.

Regarding the Paterson incident: could you ever imagine Jim Eadie or Bill Irwin not sorting an opposition forward and clearing the danger before that goal? Their keeper should have been far more assertive.

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[Auntie Andy]

His two footed jumping into the net celebration, wonderful

https://twitter.com/aedanab/status/1...864925698?s=21

[Eric the Half a Bee]

I can't remember lots of protests from the Wolves defence when the ball was put in. My feeling was that Patricio bottled it.

Disclaimer: I haven't seen the goal on TV, so if I'm wrong, then feel free to take the piss!

[mazadona10]

Just pure clever play from Patterson he doesn’t need to get out of the way, but as already been alluded to he’s going down way to easy needs to try and stay on his feet but you got to love the guys effort he doesn’t stop running

Agree with this Patterson was closer to the ball than Patricio he's got to alter his position.

Patterson does try and win free kicks but his positioning is so clever for someone who isn't a striker

[WJ99mobile]

Just pure clever play from Patterson he doesn’t need to get out of the way, but as already been alluded to he’s going down way to easy needs to try and stay on his feet but you got to love the guys effort he doesn’t stop running

Half the time there was no one to pass too.

The only option was to take the free kick and regroup for a set piece

[City123]

The keeper should have been more assertive, I'd be very disappointed if Etheridge conceded in a similar fashion

[The Lone Gunman]

I may be wrong, but I don't think the obstruction law exists any more.

The law still exists, but it isn't called obstruction these days. It's called 'Impeding The Progress Of An Opponent Without Contact'. It reads as follows:

"Impeding the progress of an opponent means moving into the opponent’s path to obstruct, block, slow down or force a change of direction when the ball is not within playing distance of either player."

This was debated earlier on Soccer Saturday. It was clearly a foul by Patterson, but more fool the keeper for not making more of an effort to go through him or claim the foul. Patterson certainly got away with it but it was pathetic goalkeeping.

[Hilts]

Agree it was a foul. However there is fouling at every set piece in the box. It was pathetic keeping. He should have cleaned Patterson out.

[Lawnmower]

The law still exists, but it isn't called obstruction these days. It's called 'Impeding The Progress Of An Opponent Without Contact'. It reads as follows:

"Impeding the progress of an opponent means moving into the opponent’s path to obstruct, block, slow down or force a change of direction when the ball is not within playing distance of either player."

This was debated earlier on Soccer Saturday. It was clearly a foul by Patterson, but more fool the keeper for not making more of an effort to go through him or claim the foul. Patterson certainly got away with it but it was pathetic goalkeeping.

Flipping heck. There would be a foul every few minutes if that law was used fully

[surge]

The law still exists, but it isn't called obstruction these days. It's called 'Impeding The Progress Of An Opponent Without Contact'. It reads as follows:

"Impeding the progress of an opponent means moving into the opponent’s path to obstruct, block, slow down or force a change of direction when the ball is not within playing distance of either player."

This was debated earlier on Soccer Saturday. It was clearly a foul by Patterson, but more fool the keeper for not making more of an effort to go through him or claim the foul. Patterson certainly got away with it but it was pathetic goalkeeping.

I haven't seen it again but I though if Morrison hadn't been there then the ball would have fallen to Patterson's new position. Wouldn't that suggest the ball was in playing distance?

I'll have to watch again.

[Hilts]

Flipping heck. There would be a foul every few minutes if that law was used fully

There would be every set piece in every game.

[Michael Morris]

His two footed jumping into the net celebration, wonderful

https://twitter.com/aedanab/status/1...864925698?s=21

Paterson is making damn sure the ball is in the net

Why did Callum Paterson two-foot the ball after Hoilett's winner?! ���� pic.twitter.com/OEX9cEFEfa

— Soccer AM (@SoccerAM) December 1, 2018

[PontBlue]

If you want to watch blatant blocking watch Dale Stephens when Brighton scored against us.

[Duggie]

Never a foul, he simply positioned himself to challenge for the ball as it was coming it. he’s allowed to do that. Of course he knew he was making it hard for the keeper at the same time. The keeper should have cleaned him out.

[thehumblegringo]

I'm not sure if it was a foul or not but one thing I do know is that we are getting treated far less harshly by referees than we were last time we were in the premier league.

I honestly felt like there's was corruption involved with the officiating last time we were up there but this season I feel we have had the rub of the green more often than not and even when it's gone against us I feel it's because of genuine human error.

[Eric the Half a Bee]

It was clearly a foul by Patterson, but more fool the keeper for not making more of an effort to go through him or claim the foul. Patterson certainly got away with it but it was pathetic goalkeeping.

One the Wolves defence didn't appeal for.