Other Games 2025-26

[Monty]

Incredibly, Hibs equalise. Ball brushed the hand on the way down but the arms was in a totally natural position and it didn't influence the trajectory of the thing to any significant degree.

[olaftab]

Great decision. His arm is tight by his side.

[AV82EC]

Come on the Hibbeess. Can’t see them holding out though.

[cdbearsfan]

Great decision. His arm is tight by his side.

Being "by his side" only matters when deciding whether a foul should be given against a defending team. If ball strikes arm as part of a goalscoring move, either by the scorer or deflecting off someone's arm straight to the scorer, it should be disallowed under current, ludicrous, laws.

[Monty]

Great decision. His arm is tight by his side.

Being "by his side" only matters when deciding whether a foul should be given against a defending team. If ball strikes arm as part of a goalscoring move, either by the scorer or deflecting off someone's arm straight to the scorer, it should be disallowed under current, ludicrous, laws.

Is this the same law in Scotland or is it one of those Premier League things?

[PeterWithesShin]

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after reports of trouble, flares being thrown and fans clashing after a non-league football game.

Police said they were investigating the disorder in Dudley at Gornal Athletic FC on Saturday after the team's Midlands Football League Division One Playoff final with Sutton United, which Sutton won 2-1.

The trouble starting after the game ended, with flares thrown on to the playing areas and fans running on to the pitch, according to footage posted on X.

The 15-year-old was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and released on bail pending further inquiries.

West Midlands Police said it was reviewing footage to establish what offences took place.

[Percy McCarthy]

Maybe there’s a little-known rule where if you handle it twice they cancel each other out?

[cdbearsfan]

It's the same everywhere. The only difference I am aware of with the Premier League is that more leniency is given to defenders when a ball deflects onto their arm from another body part or a very short distance. That's about awarding penalties and doesn't effect goals given, though.

[PeterWithesShin]

Do they even have rules in Scotland?

[cdbearsfan]

[Pedant]Football doesn't have rules anywhere.[/pedant]

[PeterWithesShin]

I knew Scotland was still untamed, it's why they have sherrifs.

[Goldenballs]

Palace resting players.

[Somniloquism]

Handball direct by the scorer is normally penalised, in the attacking move there is intent/accidental to be taken into account.

[Monty]

Palace resting players.

Villa-hating wankers.

[cdbearsfan]

The Brentford of South London.