The end of the Luton game

[Stanny]

It might have been discussed and I've missed it. But we had 3 on 2 with no keeper to beat. If the ref had played on for another 10 seconds it'd have likely finished 3-1 which could be season defining on goal difference. Given goal scoring opportunities are usually played out before the whistle is blown, did anyone else think that was a bit out of order?

 

[Rofesleg]

goal scoring opportunities are usually played out before the whistle is blown

I don't think that is true. Certainly not officially anyway.
See Sweden v Brazil 1978.

 

[BoroFur]

It was unusal definitely but I don't think the ref had any obligation to continue playing.
Mind you, if we hadn't been winning he may have allowed play to continue.

 

[Alexander Supertramp]

He was probably thinking of a hot shower

 

[RedAsABeetroot]

My wife had the Boro to win 2-1 so no thanks

 

[atypical_boro]

I remember in 1990/91 David Platt scored with a bicycle kick (after a cross from a corner) and the ref blew the half-time whistle while he was in mid air.

 

[newyddion]

It might have been discussed and I've missed it. But we had 3 on 2 with no keeper to beat. If the ref had played on for another 10 seconds it'd have likely finished 3-1 which could be season defining on goal difference. Given goal scoring opportunities are usually played out before the whistle is blown, did anyone else think that was a bit out of order?

He didn’t give enough injury time.. then it felt like he blew before that was even up!

 

[newyddion]

I remember in 1990/91 David Platt scored with a bicycle kick (after a cross from a corner) and the ref blew the half-time whistle while he was in mid air.

I remember it as full time from near the half way line..

 

[Norfolkred1]

He didn’t give enough injury time.. then it felt like he blew before that was even up!

Works both ways, Fergie time an all that.

 

[alanmoodysdog]

thought a hoof from the half way line when we broke from the Luton attack would have been the best action ..

 

[Steve Bee]

We'd probably turn around and pass it back across the back 4 then to the keeper like we did for most of the match.

 

[r00fie1]

It was cold.

 

[Steer]

I was just happy with the 3 points at the time, especially after they had a set piece and lumped the ball into our box - anything could have happened

 

[Priv]

We'd probably turn around and pass it back across the back 4 then to the keeper like we did for most of the match.

are you getting confused with the England game ?

 

[chickenrunner]

We were winning and had just survived a set piece lumped into our area..........'OW MUCH LONGER FFS, BLOW THE FECKING WHISTLE REF.......oh, he has, GERRIN!

 

[atypical_boro]

I remember it as full time from near the half way line..

This is the only reference I can find. Read the “on the day” notes. https://www.avfchistory.co.uk/game/4133

 

[rbmfc1985]

This is the only reference I can find. Read the “on the day” notes. https://www.avfchistory.co.uk/game/4133

I've found that game on YouTube and the ref blows for half time from a goal kick and full time is at the half way line. Looks like that website has misremembered what happened. Or they've mixed it up with a different game.

 

[atypical_boro]

I've found that game on YouTube and the ref blows for half time from a goal kick and full time is at the half way line. Looks like that website has misremembered what happened. Or they've mixed it up with a different game.

Tbh I was sure it was 90/91 too. Mainly because I didn’t really follow top flight football until after Italia 90.