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<blockquote data-quote="dullonien" data-source="post: 308043"><p>Obviously alot of complains from English fans (uneducated English fans that is) about the referee, considering the comments in the studio afterwards. Obviously too many listening to Brian Moors rantings and believing he was correct. Personally thought the ref was ok, missed a few things and overall was harsh on England, but nowhere neer the levels that had Moor, Johnson and BrainKing venting. The English Scrum was under pressure and France deserved everything they got there. Cole quite honestly had a poor game today. Was innefective carrying the ball, and got murdered scrum time. Good call by Johnson to make the changes at half time.</p><p></p><p>The main thing the ref missed was the three blatant offside infringments at the rolling maul, where three french players entered from the side. Very poor reffing there. But I have no idea why Moore got so annoyed by that crooked quick lineout, as the ref got that spot on. It was a good 2-3m not straight.</p><p></p><p>The ref didn't cost England todays game, but it was that missed opporunity by Ashton.</p><p></p><p>Overall, England dominated todays game and deserved to win, if only for being the team willing to run with the ball (that just sounds wrong), but ultimately lost probably because they weren't used to running with the ball. Thought Foden was immense, as was Cueto and Ashton (but for the missed try). Flood showed that he get's the backline moving better than Johnny could dream of. Tindall was another shining light, can't believe Johnson took him off.</p><p></p><p>Congrats to France for winning the grand slam. I'm sure it wasn't in the way that most French fans would have been totally happy with, but they fully deserved it for the way the team has played throughout the competition.</p><p></p><p>Edit: gotta agree though that the ref was rediculous with all his little things. Does it matter in the slightest if the players touch each other before being told. As long as they hold the engage, it makes sod all difference. But that was for both teams.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dullonien, post: 308043"] Obviously alot of complains from English fans (uneducated English fans that is) about the referee, considering the comments in the studio afterwards. Obviously too many listening to Brian Moors rantings and believing he was correct. Personally thought the ref was ok, missed a few things and overall was harsh on England, but nowhere neer the levels that had Moor, Johnson and BrainKing venting. The English Scrum was under pressure and France deserved everything they got there. Cole quite honestly had a poor game today. Was innefective carrying the ball, and got murdered scrum time. Good call by Johnson to make the changes at half time. The main thing the ref missed was the three blatant offside infringments at the rolling maul, where three french players entered from the side. Very poor reffing there. But I have no idea why Moore got so annoyed by that crooked quick lineout, as the ref got that spot on. It was a good 2-3m not straight. The ref didn't cost England todays game, but it was that missed opporunity by Ashton. Overall, England dominated todays game and deserved to win, if only for being the team willing to run with the ball (that just sounds wrong), but ultimately lost probably because they weren't used to running with the ball. Thought Foden was immense, as was Cueto and Ashton (but for the missed try). Flood showed that he get's the backline moving better than Johnny could dream of. Tindall was another shining light, can't believe Johnson took him off. Congrats to France for winning the grand slam. I'm sure it wasn't in the way that most French fans would have been totally happy with, but they fully deserved it for the way the team has played throughout the competition. Edit: gotta agree though that the ref was rediculous with all his little things. Does it matter in the slightest if the players touch each other before being told. As long as they hold the engage, it makes sod all difference. But that was for both teams. [/QUOTE]
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