Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread

[Beard82]

Correct, CD. I was watching it in Ireland, and it definitely brushed off Maradona's hair rather than hitting his hand.

Peter Shilton gave an after dinner speech at a work do I went to probably about 15 years ago.  He was telling the story that after the game - he ended up next to Maradona (cant remember exactly why/how) - Shilton asked him if he handled it and Maradona saod he didnt.

Shilton said if he had seen a replay before that encounter -  he would of punched him.  Cue some one to shout "you could have just punched the f***ing ball" which got the biggest laugh of the evening

[Somniloquism]

I dont understand how the handball can be objective - they dont have the tech.

They looked at it and made a judgement call - which was probably correct - but I dont see that as there remit

The ball not crossing the line was the definitive in this case, the ref then made the decision on the handball after being shown it on the monitor to confirm it was handball in his opinion.

[cdbearsfan]

Correct, CD. I was watching it in Ireland, and it definitely brushed off Maradona's hair rather than hitting his hand.

Peter Shilton gave an after dinner speech at a work do I went to probably about 15 years ago.  He was telling the story that after the game - he ended up next to Maradona (cant remember exactly why/how) - Shilton asked him if he handled it and Maradona saod he didnt.

Shilton said if he had seen a replay before that encounter -  he would of punched him.  Cue some one to shout "you could have just punched the f***ing ball" which got the biggest laugh of the evening

I like that.

[Beard82]

I dont understand how the handball can be objective - they dont have the tech.

They looked at it and made a judgement call - which was probably correct - but I dont see that as there remit

The ball not crossing the line was the definitive in this case, the ref then made the decision on the handball after being shown it on the monitor to confirm it was handball in his opinion.

I appericate that was probably true - but I dont see how it can be definitive as there isnt the view or tech to confirm it.  I spent 10 mins earlier looking at all the photos etc but ultimately none of them (in my view) show that the linesman (who saw it in real life - not frame by frame) was wrong.

[Somniloquism]

Quite correct as well, for all the moaning about the handball, Shilton had 7 inches on Maradona so if he had actually jumped there is no way the ball was going past him even with the hand help.

[Somniloquism]

I appericate that was probably true - but I dont see how it can be definitive as there isnt the view or tech to confirm it.  I spent 10 mins earlier looking at all the photos etc but ultimately none of them (in my view) show that the linesman (who saw it in real life - not frame by frame) was wrong.

You must be trolling now or you need to visit here.

[Beard82]

I dont understand how the handball can be objective - they dont have the tech.

They looked at it and made a judgement call - which was probably correct - but I dont see that as there remit

The ball not crossing the line was the definitive in this case, the ref then made the decision on the handball after being shown it on the monitor to confirm it was handball in his opinion.

I appericate that was probably true - but I dont see how it can be definitive as there isnt the view or tech to confirm it.  I spent 10 mins earlier looking at all the photos etc but ultimately none of them (in my view) show that the linesman (who saw it in real life - not frame by frame) was wrong.

You must be trolling now or you need to visit here.

I dont see how var can judge it definitivity-  and if they can - what a time to be alive. 

[Rory]

Forest fan here

Good result for us, but it's only half time and we don't have a very good record at Villa Park, so obviously all to play for. Can't help but feel we needed to score a second and take advantage of being at home.

Very surprised that Anderson got away with the red card challenge - 10 years ago, there'd be nothing wrong with that, but by todays standards it's a red and I'm surprised it wasn't given.

A couple of points to clarify; the fireworks at the end of game always happen after a win at night; its something that started in our promotion season and seems to have continued as a tradition. I'm not a massive fan of it, but the majority seem to like it. There's also been a few videos online of Forest fans seemingly extremely confident that the job is done; those on social media just shout the loudest. I can guarantee, 99% of forest fans are very much aware that the tie is still in the balance.

Thanks mate, good post. I've no problem with Forest.

I hope we smash you in the second leg but otherwise, good luck to you.

[Rory]

Correct, CD. I was watching it in Ireland, and it definitely brushed off Maradona's hair rather than hitting his hand.

Peter Shilton gave an after dinner speech at a work do I went to probably about 15 years ago.  He was telling the story that after the game - he ended up next to Maradona (cant remember exactly why/how) - Shilton asked him if he handled it and Maradona saod he didnt.

Shilton said if he had seen a replay before that encounter -  he would of punched him.  Cue some one to shout "you could have just punched the f***ing ball" which got the biggest laugh of the evening

Very good.