A bit of catching up to do on the ol’ big call analysis. This brings us up to date following Celtic’s loss in Kilmarnock and The Rangers win over Dundee. Also please note following the incorrect assignment of the home team impact rather than the away team impact on the red card Goldson did not … [continue reading]
Refereeing
Honest Mistakes – Week 14
This piece takes us up to date with a review of the big calls following Celtic’s match versus Motherwell and The Rangers big trip to close rivals Aberdeen. There is also a bonus catch up of an incident at Ross County which previously lacked video evidence. Also please note following an arithmetical error on my … [continue reading]
Honest Mistakes to Week Thirteen
This piece takes us up to date with a review of the big calls as we eagerly await the resumption of the league campaign in Scotland. The impact of big calls being incorrect can then be evaluated using the framework outlined here -> Honest Mistakes in the SPFL. SPFL Game Weeks Twelve and Thirteen 04/11/23 … [continue reading]
Honest Mistakes: Week Nine
The latest round of SPFL fixtures saw Celtic take on Heart of Midlothian whilst the latest Ibrox Saviour saw his carefully selected charges meet Hibernian. The impact of big calls being incorrect can then be evaluated using the framework outlined here -> Honest Mistakes in the SPFL. SPFL Game Week Nine 21/10/23 The Rangers vs … [continue reading]
Honest Mistakes: Week Six
Catching up now as we move into SPFL week six. The Champions had what was considered a tricky assignment in Livingston. Plucky challengers The Rangers took on a resurgent Motherwell at home. The impact of big calls being incorrect can then be evaluated using the framework outlined here -> Honest Mistakes in the SPFL. SPFL … [continue reading]
Honest Mistakes: Week Five
Down to me but finally here are the big calls from the matches involving the likely top two at the end of the season from week five. Of course, that may not be the case. Although there has never been any suggestion or indeed evidence of cultural predilection within Scottish football governance towards either St … [continue reading]
Honest Mistakes: Week Four – “Oh, it’s deflected!”
The Derby weekend was overshadowed by more post-match controversy. Most of the noise come from unskilled partisans. Thankfully we have the Yorkshire Whistler. Although given Sheffield Wednesday’s start to the season it is likely his mood isn’t great! Special thanks, nonetheless. The impact of big calls being incorrect can then be evaluated using the framework … [continue reading]
New Season, Same SFA Generated Risks
I have had it confirmed this morning that the Yorkshire Whistler has agreed to adjudicate on contentious major decisions affecting SPFL matches for the 2023-24 season. My thanks to him for his time, patience, and ability to explain using language a golden retriever would understand, the nuances of the laws of football and their application. … [continue reading]
Honest Mistakes – It’s Over!
This edition covers fixtures up to the completion of match day 34. The impact of a call being incorrect can be evaluated using the framework outlined here -> Honest Mistakes in the SPFL. 07/05/23 Hearts vs Celtic Incident 1 Referee Nick Walsh Game Minute 42nd Score At Time 0-0 Incident Cochrane pulls down Maeda Outcome … [continue reading]
Honest Mistakes Weeks 30 and 31 – A Ragin’ We Will Go!
This edition covers fixtures on the 1st, 2nd and 8th of April 2023 – match days 30 and 31. The impact of a call being incorrect can be evaluated using the framework outlined here -> Honest Mistakes in the SPFL. 01/04/23 The Rangers vs Dundee United Incident 1 Referee Don Robertson Game Minute Score At … [continue reading]