Is this the match that broke Walsall ?

[Colemans Left Hook]

Have the Walsall of Jericho come tumbling down ?     

Walsall's second goal is simply brilliant  and the celebration for such skill - unbelievable. I think he feels a right idiot now

https://www.skysports.com/football/video/30998/13317157/cheltenham-2-2-walsall-league-two-highlights

[drfchound]

Looking at that video, I’m sure that the long throw player for the first Walsall goal has his left foot over the line so it should have been a foul throw.

[ForsolongaRover]

Looking at that video, I’m sure that the long throw player for the first Walsall goal has his left foot over the line so it should have been a foul throw.

Funnily enough I noticed that too and if it was obvious for us, why not to the assistant ref?
And did you notice how long the highlights were - as long as the extended ones we get!

[Alan Southstand]

Definately over the line with the linesman right there!

[Scooter]

There was an article recently on bbc sport about a throw in that lead to a goal. The player had one foot way over the line but the goal stood. I think his heel was just touching the line. Law 15  states that the thrower must have part of each foot on the line
I think it was in France or Italy

[drfchound]

Looking at that video, I’m sure that the long throw player for the first Walsall goal has his left foot over the line so it should have been a foul throw.

Funnily enough I noticed that too and if it was obvious for us, why not to the assistant ref?
And did you notice how long the highlights were - as long as the extended ones we get!

It was happening in one of our recent home games too.
The long throw player took three in the SW corner and each time he had one foot on the pitch as he released the ball.

[ravenrover]

The lino on the West very seldomly looks at the thrower never mind his feet. A chap in front of me continually shouts watch his feet lino, watch his feet! at every opposition throw in but to no avail

[Usher wide.]

So can someone please enlighten me as to the laws when taking a throw in.

Does the ball have to be released from behind or directly above but NOT in front of the throwers head for it not to be deemed a foul throw?

Is the throw in taker allowed to have a towel taken/placed by or given to him in order to wipe the ball in order for him to dry a wet ball to assist his grip in taking a long throw?

Does, as the earlier post mentions, one the takers feet only need to be behind the line or as with corners & the ball in relation to the quadrant, it is deemed a legitimate throw as long as the the heel of the throwers leading foot is touching part of the line as the ball is released?

Poor linesmen eh. It’s almost like a ‘proper important role’.

[GazLaz]

You can have your foot on the line and over the line when taking a throw in. Just as long as you are touching the line when you throw.

[Filo]

Both feet should be on the ground, but nearly every throw in when the ball is released one foot is off the ground

[Pancho Regan]

Should have been 2-1 to Cheltenham because that second goal for Walsall was an absolute gift. What was that defender doing?!
And he didn't exactly sprint back to recover after his mistake - do you think he had a bet on?

[Goole Rover]

Both feet should be on the ground, but nearly every throw in when the ball is released one foot is off the ground

You’re absolutely right, but the officials ignore it these days. Have the rules changed ?

[POD]

Should have been 2-1 to Cheltenham because that second goal for Walsall was an absolute gift. What was that defender doing?!
And he didn't exactly sprint back to recover after his mistake - do you think he had a bet on?

You can’t assume that, as every action on the field affects the remaining game.   

Had the defender just cleared the ball (as he should have done) then the remaining game would have been completely different and Walsall may have just hung on to their 0-1 win or may have lost 2-1 or 3-1 - who knows?   

[Colemans Left Hook]

their March fixtures

Saturday 1st March
League Two
Walsall versus Swindon Town kick off 15:00

Tuesday 4th March
League Two
Carlisle United versus Walsall  kick off 19:45

Saturday 8th March
League Two
Walsall versus Grimsby Town kick off 12:30

Thursday 13th March
League Two
Bromley versus Walsall kick off 20:00

Saturday 22nd March
League Two
Gillingham versus Walsall kick off 15:00

Saturday 29th March
League Two
Walsall  versus AFC Wimbledon kick off 15:00

[drfchound]

their March fixtures

Saturday 1st March
League Two
Walsall versus Swindon Town kick off 15:00

Tuesday 4th March
League Two
Carlisle United versus Walsall  kick off 19:45

Saturday 8th March
League Two
Walsall versus Grimsby Town kick off 12:30

Thursday 13th March
League Two
Bromley versus Walsall kick off 20:00

Saturday 22nd March
League Two
Gillingham versus Walsall kick off 15:00

Saturday 29th March
League Two
Walsall  versus AFC Wimbledon kick off 15:00

I reckon they will pick up eight points from those games.

[idler]

Bradford City fans I know reckon Walsall were crap when City beat them 3-0 at Valley Parade. That was around Christmas I think.
Anything can happen in football as we know all too well.

[Pancho Regan]

Should have been 2-1 to Cheltenham because that second goal for Walsall was an absolute gift. What was that defender doing?!
And he didn't exactly sprint back to recover after his mistake - do you think he had a bet on?

You can’t assume that, as every action on the field affects the remaining game.   

Had the defender just cleared the ball (as he should have done) then the remaining game would have been completely different and Walsall may have just hung on to their 0-1 win or may have lost 2-1 or 3-1 - who knows?

I bet you're fun at parties!

 

[Colemans Left Hook]

their March fixtures

Saturday 1st March
League Two
Walsall versus Swindon Town kick off 15:00

Tuesday 4th March
League Two
Carlisle United versus Walsall  kick off 19:45

Saturday 8th March
League Two
Walsall versus Grimsby Town kick off 12:30

Thursday 13th March
League Two
Bromley versus Walsall kick off 20:00

Saturday 22nd March
League Two
Gillingham versus Walsall kick off 15:00

Saturday 29th March
League Two
Walsall  versus AFC Wimbledon kick off 15:00

I reckon they will pick up eight points from those games.

rUBBISH PREDICTION hOUND THEY GOT 4 POINTS .FROM 6 GAMES . "yOU MUST TRY HARDER" 

[drfchound]

their March fixtures

Saturday 1st March
League Two
Walsall versus Swindon Town kick off 15:00

Tuesday 4th March
League Two
Carlisle United versus Walsall  kick off 19:45

Saturday 8th March
League Two
Walsall versus Grimsby Town kick off 12:30

Thursday 13th March
League Two
Bromley versus Walsall kick off 20:00

Saturday 22nd March
League Two
Gillingham versus Walsall kick off 15:00

Saturday 29th March
League Two
Walsall  versus AFC Wimbledon kick off 15:00

I reckon they will pick up eight points from those games.

rUBBISH PREDICTION hOUND THEY GOT 4 POINTS .FROM 6 GAMES . "yOU MUST TRY HARDER" 

Yep, it’s all there.
Happy to be so wrong on that one.

[normal rules]

Walsall’s demise seemed to start with a goal scorer they had on loan returning to his parent club and I think at the same time one of their pivotal playmakers git injured. And they don’t seem to have recovered .

[idler]

Walsall’s demise seemed to start with a goal scorer they had on loan returning to his parent club and I think at the same time one of their pivotal playmakers git injured. And they don’t seem to have recovered .

Nathan Lowe got recalled by Stoke. He was knocking them in for fun up to Christmas.

[drfchound]

Walsall’s demise seemed to start with a goal scorer they had on loan returning to his parent club and I think at the same time one of their pivotal playmakers git injured. And they don’t seem to have recovered .

Nathan Lowe got recalled by Stoke. He was knocking them in for fun up to Christmas.

Perhaps they don’t have a big enough squad to cover injuries etc.

[Colemans Left Hook]

i am reposting this from BB's crystal ball thread in cas you haven't seen it

I NOW expect Walsall to win the title   PV would financially be the best result 

YES The Walls-all of Jericho came tumbling down ... I think they have 2 wins out of 16 matches

but they have repaired them ....   just look at those easy matches - as I said elsewhere they could win by 2 or 3 points now Crewe have screwed it up - even a loss at Barrow and they could do it with 4 wins 

Sat 12 Apr   A   Barrow   League Two   3pm       
Fri 18 Apr   H   Harrogate Town   League Two   3pm       
Mon 21 Apr   A   Newport County   League Two   12.30pm       
Sat 26 Apr   H   Accrington Stanley   League Two   3pm       
Sat 3 May   A   Crewe Alexandra   League Two   3pm   


expect Vale 2nd or third

Bradford 3rd at very best  but don't think so


Rovers ??  "I couldn't possibly comment"

[Colemans Left Hook]

Good results for Walsall & Vale so far now it's their turn

update
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vale 2-0
Barrow 1 Walsall 0   

Boston 1-0 up and must have a chance of staying up

[Colemans Left Hook]

i just put £4 on Walsall @40/1  to win 
they are 1-0 down  so I jinx them 5 minutes to go

[Metalmicky]

2 down now

[Colemans Left Hook]

i am reposting this from BB's crystal ball thread in cas you haven't seen it

I NOW expect Walsall to win the title   PV would financially be the best result 

YES The Walls-all of Jericho came tumbling down ... I think they have 2 wins out of 16 matches

but they have repaired them ....   just look at those easy matches - as I said elsewhere they could win by 2 or 3 points now Crewe have screwed it up - even a loss at Barrow and they could do it with 4 wins 

Sat 12 Apr   A   Barrow   League Two   3pm       
Fri 18 Apr   H   Harrogate Town   League Two   3pm       
Mon 21 Apr   A   Newport County   League Two   12.30pm       
Sat 26 Apr   H   Accrington Stanley   League Two   3pm       
Sat 3 May   A   Crewe Alexandra   League Two   3pm   


expect Vale 2nd or third

Bradford 3rd at very best  but don't think so


Rovers ??  "I couldn't possibly comment"

So Wallflower Walsall "maintained their consistency" after all LOST

My Bank manager obviously wants Vale to win this league  but logic says Walsall have the best chance despite being second favourites -

Just to confuse you Walsall making the playoffs will be a very good result BUT Walsall finishing top 3 will still be a good result.
In the unlikely event Walsall win the play off's that would be an out of this world result - paid out twice
 
 as I keep on telling you Walsall should have been 3-1 up in that game  against Port Vale even when i watch the replay I expect Walsall to make it 3-1

Today Harrogate will play to their abilities - namely set pieces & own goals full stop - they might get hammered -  0-0 is their usual target.

Now on Monday Walsall play early at 12-30 against Hopeless Newport County (that team we gave 2 goals away to when we tried to play the ball out of defence - and some of you said County were a good side at the time F-F_S : at least Molly learned a lesson EVENTUALLY)  SO THAT IS A MASSIVE ADVANTAGE PLAYING EARLY

The last match is at Crewe who at least in 2005 had the narrowest pitch in the league  - ideal for the Walsall long throw ins and corners - as they let Crewe have the ball.

So what will be today will be my crystal ball against Cheltenham showed a 4-1 win for us and funnily enough it does again  against Transmere - and we effectively get 4 points from the game (in my dreams)