Tackles – In The Opinion Of The Referee

Case Study: The Knight and The Stand-side Linesman

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson had his kilt in a twist following United’s 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. The object of the Scots derision: ‘Stand-side linesman’ Simon Beck.

January 24, 2013
Case Study: A Two-Footed Tackle. Or Was It?

Referee Mike Dean sent off Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany for serious foul play when he adjudged the defender to have been guilty of a two-footed challenge. But the benefit of multiple replay angles tell a different story.

January 18, 2013

Tag: Tackles