[tommy_trojan]

Great post.

in future, instead of just putting a reply of emoticons,



In this case 'Help' expands to explaining what point your emoticons are trying (but failing) to get across.

To the others though, i think he's most likely trying to say the way in which he is signalling is 'wrong' as he is faced forward, with his arm covering areas of vision.

nah, i think he just thinks it looks like the roman salute

[blind ref]

Hmmm ive got some piccies but cant work out how to post them?! Any help?

[Casper]

I'm guessing it looks like he's giving a nazi salute.

That's the only thing I could think of, but I know fine well what the nazi salute is and it ain't that.

[Sam.]

Hmmm ive got some piccies but cant work out how to post them?! Any help?

Go to http://imageshack.us/ , you can upload your pictures and then stick them on here.

[Casper]

Go to http://imageshack.us/ , you can upload your pictures and then stick them on here.

Just add to that, when you do that, you'll be given a URL for the image. You post that on here inside IMG tags. So basically .

[Sheffields Fines...]

Hmmm ive got some piccies but cant work out how to post them?! Any help?

Are you really blind, BlindRef try, www....-:---...-;---....\.,.`.com

Help for our partially sighted member! LOL

[Harry H]

[b]Photo's of me in my first cup final and with my young referee of the season award...
i'm the lino wearing the emirates gear with the stupidly thin legs.....
(IMG:http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/3230/27587715961151070890151.th.jpg)
(IMG:http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/7186/51089404056651070890151.th.jpg)
(IMG:http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/2145/cupfinal2009.th.jpg)
(IMG:http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/1980/mereffingcupfinal.th.jpg)
(IMG:http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/1814/n7089015102178003501264.th.jpg)

HarryH

Edit* Just updated the pics and resized them (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

This post has been edited by Harry H: Jul 24 2009, 04:53 PM

[Sheffields Fines...]

(IMG:http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac143/darrenbell8/P1020239.jpg)
All this Action, I thought I would calm everything down a touch! Taken watching the exciting end to the 1st Test whilst in Bulgaria. Marissa was enthralled!

This post has been edited by Sheffields Finest: Jul 24 2009, 08:10 PM

[Templar]

Do they still sell beer to underage? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Another thing; did you rim the mug with salt?

This post has been edited by Templar: Jul 24 2009, 05:52 PM

[Sheffields Fines...]

Felt dead weird, they all smoke in pubs, hotels, rooms, everywhere. Its amazing how I (as a non smoker) appreciate what we have here now. My 16 year old son never got asked for ID once and took full advantage.

I have a photo of a drinking game his mate got involved with that would truly make you eyes water!

It involved a 6" branding Iron in the shape of a pair of lips and a backside and about 10 shots. I wasnt there but the brand will be their forever!. Ill try and download it.

(IMG:http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac143/darrenbell8/09072009029.jpg)

As promised. Probably for another section or forum but what the hell!

Young members. Let this be a warning, drinking is WRONG! It should only be attempted under adult supervision! LOL

This post has been edited by Sheffields Finest: Jul 24 2009, 08:12 PM

[Templar]

Isn't that your back side? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

[Sheffields Fines...]

Only you would know that Snams!! LOL

No its his mate, the quiet one..... Their the worst!

Ive got another of two other lads from Carlisle at the same do who had theirs tattood with the words "give me a kiss" around the same brand. Still makes the old eyes water thinking about it and asking yourself ONE question... WHY? Ive never been that drunk to think thats a good idea!

This post has been edited by Sheffields Finest: Jul 24 2009, 10:10 PM

[jinz]

Thats gota hurt! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

[Tim in NJ]

2 more from youth regionals and then I'll stop. These may look a little different since they are scans of prints.

Note: the kid in black was not the one getting the caution. No one needs to tell me that I shouldn't show the caution to his back. The "winner" was just off camera to the left. I'm pretty sure that this was the 5th of 6 cautions I had to show during that match, which should explain the look of disgust on my face.
(IMG:http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk178/Jersey_93_Ty/Soccer/2009%20US%20Youth%20Soccer%20Regionals/LargeCaution.jpg)

I earned an assignment on a final this year, specifically AR1 on the U16 Boys match. I took it as a big honor, and I was pretty happy to get the complete Adidas kit. I still have to laugh about the fact that I won't be allowed to wear that for any other match I ever work.
(IMG:http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk178/Jersey_93_Ty/Soccer/2009%20US%20Youth%20Soccer%20Regionals/FinalWalkout.jpg)

[spil]

Only you would know that Snams!! LOL

No its his mate, the quiet one..... Their the worst!

Ive got another of two other lads from Carlisle at the same do who had theirs tattood with the words "give me a kiss" around the same brand. Still makes the old eyes water thinking about it and asking yourself ONE question... WHY? Ive never been that drunk to think thats a good idea!

Blimey! They don't play footy or ref in Carlisle do they?

Could make for some amusing half-time entertainment this season... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[deltech]

I personally use an Ikea pencil: it has the perfect size to fit at the bottom of Adidas shirts pockets, its lenght is exactly the width (spelling?) of the pocket.

Yes, but it gets smaller when you sharpen it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

[deltech]

I don't do smiling when I'm officiating.

????????????

[Sam.]

Blimey! They don't play footy or ref in Carlisle do they?

Could make for some amusing half-time entertainment this season... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Yeah they do play footy and it's a 334 mile slog for me! Think I'll give it a miss.

[Ref]

Great post.

in future, instead of just putting a reply of emoticons,



In this case 'Help' expands to explaining what point your emoticons are trying (but failing) to get across.

To the others though, i think he's most likely trying to say the way in which he is signalling is 'wrong' as he is faced forward, with his arm covering areas of vision.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Chillax man. I was joking as it looks like the Nazi salute (IMG:http://www.foxestalk.co.uk/forums/style_emoticons/default/whistle.gif)

[Tim in NJ]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Chillax man. I was joking as it looks like the Nazi salute (IMG:http://www.foxestalk.co.uk/forums/style_emoticons/default/whistle.gif)

Not amusing, and no it doesn't. I have to tell you, with my partial German heritage, I'm actually offended by that.

[Ref]

Not amusing, and no it doesn't. I have to tell you, with my partial German heritage, I'm actually offended by that.

Why should you be offended at that at all?

[TimeRef]

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This post has been edited by TimeRef: Jul 30 2009, 09:05 PM

[deltech]

Much as I am loathed to sticking up for Dan when he gets himself in a hole, I have to take his side in this instance.

Dan thought it was funny; to some it is; me included. The ref's pose does bear a slight resemblance to the salute of the National Socialist German Workers Party; which was a POLITICAL Party.

That salute was in use WAY BEFORE the Party was infiltrated by a bunch of anti-Semitic nutters, responsible for one of the worst perpetrations of genocide in the last century, and I am sure even Dan is aware of what happened; even if history wasn't his favourite subject at school.

He certainly did not intend any offence, and he is not suggesting that the murder of 6 million Jews is either funny or acceptable.

Nobody complained when John Cleese, Freddie Star, et al make fun of the NSDAP, so lets not get our knickers in a twist JUST because it's Dan.

Come on guys; lighten up.

As for you Timeref, Dan is in no way saying the ref supports/is supporting the NSDAP. Feel free to show me where he says he is?

For heavens sake, some poeple REALLY need to get a sense of hum.

[Tim in NJ]

Why should you be offended at that at all?

Perhaps because its a picture of me... that I posted.

On the other hand, if you don't get it already, you probably won't understand anytime soon.

This post has been edited by Tim in NJ: Jul 31 2009, 01:02 AM

[JAH_LFA]

For heavens sake, some poeple REALLY need to get a sense of hum.

As well as a sense of humour, some people would also benefit from thinking prior to clicking the 'Add Reply' button.

[deltech]

As well as a sense of humour, some people would also benefit from thinking prior to clicking the 'Add Reply' button.

I would happily invite you to expand on that comment; if you feel up to it.

[JAH_LFA]

I would happily invite you to expand on that comment; if you feel up to it.

The only expansion that I can think of is that if people considered whether what they wrote could actually be offensive to somebody then we wouldn't have an issue. Also, remaining on topic would greatly help.

Incidentally, the picture that has caused an issue does not actually show a 'Nazi' salute, so the whole basis for this is completely flawed anyway.

[Sundial]

The only expansion that I can think of is that if people considered whether what they wrote could actually be offensive to somebody then we wouldn't have an issue. Also, remaining on topic would greatly help.

Incidentally, the picture that has caused an issue does not actually show a 'Nazi' salute, so the whole basis for this is completely flawed anyway.

Well said , the next thing you know somebody will be mentioning the apparent goose step stride .

Oh please , let's not go there (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

[Ref]

I am sure even Dan is aware of what happened; even if history wasn't his favourite subject at school.

History was my favourite subject at GCSE, and I am taking it at A Level. I am well aware of what happened in Nazi Germany.

It wasn't meant to be offensive, and I still don't see how it can be offensive.

[Sheffields Fines...]

how can we have hang ups for a genuine political party that recieved 97% of the popular vote. George Bush was elected with LESS vote than his opponent and look at the mess he has caused,

back to the post, great photo of a member in action and keep em coming...... where is Ant these days, I have a widescreen laptop screen and it takes some filling.... Been quiet lately LOL

This post has been edited by Sheffields Finest: Jul 31 2009, 08:47 PM

[tommy_trojan]

Hes in ibiza. and theres no such thing as 'the nazi saute' its the roman hail and has been in use since before cesar

[Sheffields Fines...]

More holidays than Judith Chalmers, Check out his Facebook!

[Sundial]

Hes in ibiza. and theres no such thing as 'the nazi saute' its the roman hail and has been in use since before cesar

The Oxford English Dictionary ( OED ) supports Dr. Rex Curry's discovery that the Hitler salute originated in the United States . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)

Dr. Curry helped to establish that it was not an ancient Roman salute , and that the ' ancient Roman salute ' is a modern myth ..............

When the term ' Roman salute ' developed , the straight arm salute was a decades-old ritual in government schools in the USA where the gestured was compelled with robotic chanting of the Pledge of Allegiance .

Which basically means the Natzi's pinched it from the USA in the first place and it had nothing to do with Caesar . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[Templar]

If you visit Rome you're going to see lots of this kind of salutes on old monuments dated in Roman times. That doctor is very very wrong.

[Sundial]

If you visit Rome you're going to see lots of this kind of salutes on old monuments dated in Roman times. That doctor is very very wrong.

Perhaps you might consider taking that up with the learned doctor . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[tommy_trojan]

Perhaps you might consider taking that up with the learned doctor . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

It's not true. there is plenty of frescos and statues around rome and other parts of the ancient roman empire

[Templar]

Perhaps you might consider taking that up with the learned doctor . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

It wasn't intented to taking it up with you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

[Sundial]

It wasn't intented to taking it up with you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

My apologies , but you have lost me with that statement . Would you be good enough to expand please .

[joe_manchester_r...]

Someone has finally taken some pictures of me so I can contribute to this thread!!

Here's me (lino with the yellow flag) before the match alongside a couple of buddies before Mossley vs Springhead. The combined age of the officials that night was 49 (17+16+16).

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wp2e-WGBZlc/Sntl...ic7736small.jpg

And again after the match.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wp2e-WGBZlc/Sntl...ic7875small.jpg

2 penalties, an awful lot of sweat, two debatable goal line incidents, an awful lot of shouting, a couple of tellings off and 9 goals later, we still look good (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Hopefully, a few more pics will be uploaded on the photographers blog and there maybe a few action shots. Also, rumour has it a short highlights video is being put together - should be interesting!!

[roolegend]

The player in the white shirt looks dead happy to be there (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

[joe_manchester_r...]

The player in the white shirt looks dead happy to be there (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

Not half. Mind you, if I played for Mossley, I'd be pretty depressed as well!!

[Sundial]

Someone has finally taken some pictures of me so I can contribute to this thread!!

Here's me (lino with the yellow flag) before the match alongside a couple of buddies before Mossley vs Springhead. The combined age of the officials that night was 49 (17+16+16).

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wp2e-WGBZlc/Sntl...ic7736small.jpg

And again after the match.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wp2e-WGBZlc/Sntl...ic7875small.jpg

2 penalties, an awful lot of sweat, two debatable goal line incidents, an awful lot of shouting, a couple of tellings off and 9 goals later, we still look good (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Hopefully, a few more pics will be uploaded on the photographers blog and there maybe a few action shots. Also, rumour has it a short highlights video is being put together - should be interesting!!

Interesting sponsorship name on the skippers shirt .

[joe_manchester_r...]

A whole host of more photos for your enjoyment. Sadly, no video as yet. Once again Mossley vs Springhead.

http://mossleysmiffy.jalbum.net/MossleySpringheadPSF/

Look closely at the second picture on the second row. A Mossley player (white) was fouled and after we adjurned as to whether it is was in the box or not, Springhead (red) looked aghast when a penalty was given. However, subsequent slow-mo replays from numerous angles (more like good timing and luck by the bloke with the camera) proved that we were right!!



This post has been edited by joe_manchester_ref: Aug 14 2009, 01:06 PM

[JAH_LFA]

http://mossleysmiffy.jalbum.net/MossleySpr...ic094small.html

I smell a caption competition coming up!

[b-radical]

http://mossleysmiffy.jalbum.net/MossleySpr...ic094small.html

I smell a caption competition coming up!

I was just thinking wtf was up with this picture...haha

[joe_manchester_r...]

I was just thinking wtf was up with this picture...haha

I think it was the lads first goal for the club and decided to celebrate with, shall we say, a less than impressive gymnastics routine that failed spectacularly!! When this bleedin' highlights video gets posted then you'll see what I mean.

[Sheffields Fines...]

Not amusing, and no it doesn't. I have to tell you, with my partial German heritage, I'm actually offended by that.

It's amazing just how paranoid Hitler was. In Nazi Germany it was illegal to make jokes about Hitler or the Nazi regime.

Come on!!!!! Forbidding us from making jokes? Isn't that a bit like forbidding Americans from eating salad? LOL


I've got some American guests visiting this week, so my wife told me to start making preparations...
such as lubricating the doorframes so they can squeeze through........

This post has been edited by Sheffields Finest: Aug 8 2009, 02:19 PM

[The Shining Star]

I think it was the lads first goal for the club and decided to celebrate with, shall we say, a less than impressive gymnastics routine that failed spectacularly!! When this bleedin' highlights video gets posted then you'll see what I mean.

My main question would be why the refereeing team allowed the player to play with the long sleeved black top clearly showing beneath his white jersey sleeves.

[joe_manchester_r...]

ATTENTION: Video has now been uploaded, at last!! Once again, I'm with the yellow flag.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akFDYEV8qBk

Unbelievably, I can't see a single bad decision: penalties, offsides and goal-line incidents were bang on. Damn, we were good!!

And you can now see the horrifically bad celebration.

This post has been edited by joe_manchester_ref: Oct 28 2009, 08:02 PM

[Sheffields Fines...]

ATTENTION: Video has now been uploaded, at last!! Once again, I'm with the yellow flag.

http://mossley80.blogspot.com/

Unbelievably, I can't see a single bad decision: penalties, offsides and goal-line incidents were bang on. Damn, we were good!! I'd like to take this opportunity to blow my own trumpet for a second, as my decision to not give offside on Mossley goal no. 5 was spot on - player clearly behind the ball.

And you can now see the horrifically bad celebration.

What about the `penalty` decision on 1`36` surely a booking for simulation, or am I missing something. Pray tell Joe.....