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CP Gull wrote:Just to clarify things, as I was surprised by the suggestion that the Wrexham forward had In some way kicked the ball out of Ricey's hands as put forward by Radio Devon ... that didn't happen!!!

Quite simply, Ricey kicked the ball of Moult's arse.... it was a bad mistake by Rice and I am surprised that Greavsie is even suggesting that there was anything illegal about it. it was simply a very bad mistake by Ricey. End of!

AustrianAndyGull wrote:Great win for you lot today after a few bad results. I bet you all enjoyed Young's cracker and it ain't even Crimbo yet! The conference is looking tight and a bad run can see you off the pace so I'm pleased you got back on track today. Alfreton next week and if anyone wants a pint and to be shown around the jewel of Derbyshire (joke - obviously it's a complete shithole) then might be tempted to add my attendance. It's only about 8 miles away. In fact I could probably walk it - but won't. I'm massive now, I wouldn't survive the trek. In fact I'm so big I'm stuffing so much Toblerone down my neck that i'm attracting interest from Channel 5 documentary makers. Is anyone actually looking forward to Alfreton? I mean Nailsworth is probably of a similar size but it's picturesque. T

Anyway, it's a chance to see ex Gulls Lathaniel Rowe-Turner and that ultimate professional Karl Hawley.

I think given form and squad depth you should be coming away with 3 points. Any info needed about Alfreton then please do ask.

Pleased for you guys anyway today for the win and you're up there fighting. COYY!

Kit_robin wrote:Opposing players have to be outside the box for goal kicks, there is no need for them to vacate the box when the GK has the ball in hand as the ball is in play.

To expand on matts post, the law 12 interpretation document expands thus:
It is an offence for a player to prevent a goalkeeper from releasing the ball from his hands
• A player must be penalised for playing in a dangerous manner if he kicks or attempts to kick the ball when the goalkeeper is in the process of releasing it
• It is an offence to restrict the movement of the goalkeeper by unfairly impeding him, e.g. at the taking of a corner kick

To be honest, I'm not sure Bowman contravened any rules. I'm not sure tracking the movements of the goalkeeper without touching him can be called 'unfairly impeding him', however I doubt we all want to see a forward dancing around in front of the gk every time they catch it so I don't mind the fact the ref gave it. Completely different to rice, who decided to kick the football at a stationary object.

Not sure where Matt is getting his cheating view of Wrexham. I can't remember them faking any injuries or diving around. Take proof in the fact that our players only got booked for off the ball stuff. And we wasted more time than them in the short time we were leading.

AustrianAndyGull wrote:Ha Danny lad! One could say I had an epiphany. Anyway, the club would rather have fans like you mate who turn up, play the drums, make an effort for the players and have dodgy views on politics.

I'm fine as I am bud.

ethantufcbaker wrote:Their goal was perfectly legal. Firstly you can not be in the box when the keeper kicks it. If it was a corner then I think you get a bit of time to leave the box. The wrexham player did nothing wrong. Rice should have stepped back and moved to get it around the player. However bowman was in the box and not letting the keeper kick it in his own box. That is against the rules. Also as Matt said bowman was moving and the wrexham player was not.