Behind the Whistle: Decisions Made in the Championship, League One, and League Two Are Looked at
Chris Foy, who used to be a judge in the Premier League, has looked into the weekend’s most important decisions in the Sky Bet Championship, League One, and League Two. As part of the “Behind The Whistle” series, Foy talks about the controversial parts of the games between Millwall and Watford, Sheffield Wednesday and Plymouth Argyle, Burton Albion and Lincoln City, and Harrogate and Bromley.
In the first game, which took place in the Championship, Millwall beat Watford in an exciting 3–2 win. One of the most talked-about parts of the game was when Watford was given a penalty for a foul in the box. Foy says that the referee was right to point to the spot because it was clear that the defender hit the Watford player and stopped him from moving. Millwall players and fans were upset with the decision, but Foy says it was correct, pointing out the referee’s good positioning and quick decision-making.
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In League One, Sheffield Wednesday beat Plymouth Argyle 4-0. But one thing that made people wonder was why a Plymouth goal was ruled out because the player was offside. Foy breaks down the ruling and says that the assistant referee was in the best place to make it. Although it was close, Foy agrees with the result. He says that the Plymouth player was just slightly offside when the ball was played to him, so the goal should have been called off.
In another League One game, Burton Albion lost 2-3 to Lincoln City. There was some controversy when Burton was refused what looked like a clear penalty. Foy agrees that this was a tough call, but in the end he agrees with the referee’s choice not to give the penalty. He says that even though there was some touch, it wasn’t enough to warrant a punishment. Foy says that referees should let play go on in these situations unless it is clear that there was a foul, which wasn’t the case here.
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In League Two, Harrogate Town lost 0–2 to Bromley, and there was a red card that has caused some disagreement. The Harrogate player was sent off for a dangerous challenge, which meant that his team only had nine players left. Foy thinks about what happened and agrees with the official that the player should get a red card. He says the challenge was careless because the studs were showing and too much force was used, which put the opponent at a high risk of getting hurt. Foy thanks the official for acting quickly to keep the players safe.
The analysis in “Behind the Whistle” by Chris Foy is very helpful for understanding the tough choices judges have to make in a hurry. Foy breaks down these important events so that fans and players can understand why the refs made the calls they did, even when those calls were unpopular. His knowledge shows how hard it is to be a referee at all levels of football, which shows how important truth and consistency are in the game.