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Indeed that is the case,

Burton Albion use Derby County Stewards, hence the possible proliferation of Friday and Sunday fixtures in the Burton Albion Calendar

I'm sorry I seem to have missed the original post.

Is Bernard poorly?

Could someone re-post please

Obviously all  the best to Bernard for a swift recovery from whatever ails him

I know that you're taking a chance believing anything in the MEN but todays paper says that the CSC match v Witton will take place on January 23rd unless they haven't concluded their FA Trophy tie v Eastbourne

I spoke to Stuart in the bar after the game he said that he started to come for it, saw the striker moving toward it, considered that Bandy was in the better position and shouted AWAY very loudly. He expected Bandy to put it in the Chip Shop so when he didn't and the R&D guy got it he (Stuart) was stuffed.

On reflection though the goal stemmed from Karl Munroe trying to chest it down rather than just clear it don't you think? (this isn't a pop at Karl in any way just an observation - Whack it into the allotments Rushden can't score - try to chest it down, invite pressure)

Baldrick,

Why don't you come and have a chat with either Darren or I at a home match about this.

I think I can see what you're trying to say but have to conclude that you are (a) missing the point somewhat and (b) being quite disrespectful to the Stewarding Staff.

Re your assertion that we /they couldn't cope with 'real trouble' yes if you're talking about bother on the Millwall, Birmingham City, Leeds etc level then given our current manning levels we probably couldn't......however if we were to get a match where it was obvious that the potential for bother was there then we would do exactly what we have always done that is get advice and assistance in.

Fortunately we haven't had large amounts of fuss at Moss Lane recently but I would have to advise you that whatever situations have occurred we have in the huge majority of cases been commended on our response either in dealing with the situation ourselves or in containing things until the arrival of the Constabulary. Our handling of the FCUM pre season situation for example was generally considered by the Police Officers who interviewed me after the event  to be more than adequate.

So I'll repeat the invitation to come and have a chat. - your comments are of course very valid and we always welcome constructive comments but I think that maybe your point is not really in relation to what I believe Darren was trying to get at in his original posting.

Cheers

Phil

Seemingly there is/was a flu bug going around FGR which Mr Peake had succumbed to and therefore did not travel. He was apparently not alone as a fair number of off field staff and non playing players had also been told by Mr Harvey not to travel for fear of further infecting the squad   

Sice the need for intent was removed from all penal offences except handball within Law 12 the very fact that the player, albeit inadvertantly; kicked Joe made it an offence. It being in the penalty area made it a Penalty.

The challenge however obviously was  not considered to be 'reckless' in the opinion of the Referee and as this is a necessity when cautioning for challenges no caution was issued.

With regard to the perceived lack of a caution for kicking the ball away a caution is only appropriate if the action of kicking the ball away is a) an act of dissent or b) an attempt to delay the restart of the game. Unfortunately Asa kicking the ball away delayed the taking of a free kick and hence by definition the restart of the game.
 
I hope that this helps clear up any confusion over this issue