FA Cup 2021/22

[AdamStag]

He did an extensive warm-up up. Stripped to come on. Went to the side of the pitch and was told by the fourth official he can't come on.

Both Exeter and Bradford were briefed before the game and during that we can have six subs. Hence why Derek didn't cry like normal when our 6th sub came on and he also tried to put on a 6th sub. It was only after ours came on and seemingly in the ET HT interval they realised their mistake.

The FA clearly agree it is not our fault and its the officials otherwise we would be booted out. Its a shame you think its our fault when the independent enquiry along with witnesses clearly show it to be an officiating issue.

As has been clearly demonstrated after the forest green defeat, bradford don’t seem to take losing very well

Going back to this surely even if exeter made the mistake which i’m sure was genuine, how did the officials not notice it? that’s their job

 

[Cas]

As has been clearly demonstrated after the forest green defeat, bradford don’t seem to take losing very well

We didn't lose against Forest Green. And when we have lost, we've always given credit where credit is due. Hartlepool embarassed us for example and we were nothing but complimentary.

 

[AdamStag]

We didn't lose against Forest Green. And when we have lost, we've always given credit where credit is due. Hartlepool embarassed us for example and we were nothing but complimentary.

it’s just the way you all bleated about it it makes it sound like you lost! games can be annoying but the comments after that were a bit cringe

 

[Dan Phillips]

it’s just the way you all bleated about it it makes it sound like you lost! games can be annoying but the comments after that were a bit cringe

Bit ironic given some of your post-match tantrums this season, isn't it?

 

[AdamStag]

Bit ironic given some of your post-match tantrums this season, isn't it?

what mainly that were mainly shit, not really. We have been shit and not been aided by injuries. The comments after FG and in this after exeter are at a new level, wow. though very entertaining and a good read i must admit!

The comment also by adam’s over angol

 

[Devon_Lad]

As has been clearly demonstrated after the forest green defeat, bradford don’t seem to take losing very well

Going back to this surely even if exeter made the mistake which i’m sure was genuine, how did the officials not notice it? that’s their job

The officials did notice. They are the ones who told us numerous times we CAN make 6 subs, which is why we did... it was opposite to noticing, it was encouraged.

 

[Devon_Lad]

"We all thought we could use a sixth sub in extra time, we subsequently did so, but it turns out that decision was wrong and we shouldn't have been allowed to do that," Taylor told BBC Sport.

"Bradford tried to make a sixth substitution and that was turned down, so a strange chain of events occurred, and nobody knew what had happened until well after the game when it became apparent on the referee's team sheet."

Taylor was first told there could be a problem in the early hours of Wednesday morning and the FA opened up an investigation later that day.

"I should have done more due diligence as manager, it's my responsibility," he added.

"In the meetings with the officials before the game and during the game the information that was relayed to us was wrong, hence why I think we're still in the competition because we've not tried to cheat the system.

"It's an honest mistake and it's not just ourselves who've made that mistake, but we feel the brunt of that responsibility because it's ourselves who've ultimately been punished."

Bradford manager Derek Adams did not want to comment on the FA's decision to replay the game, but did confirm that the red card shown to striker Lee Angol during the match will stand.

Exeter City: Bradford chief executive calls decision to replay FA Cup tie 'a shambles'

Bradford chief executive Ryan Sparks says it is "a disgrace" they are having to replay their FA Cup first-round tie at Exeter.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Chris FGR]

If Bradford had also made 6 subs, would the game have been replayed?

 

[Devon_Lad]

If Bradford had also made 6 subs, would the game have been replayed?

Probably not

 

[Robshep]

The officials did notice. They are the ones who told us numerous times we CAN make 6 subs, which is why we did... it was opposite to noticing, it was encouraged.

Isn't it terrible when those with authority mislead you.

 

[AR27]

We now have an Exeter and Cambridge fan arguing about the situation on our forum. Magic of the cup eh

 

[Conker]

We sold 1,000 tickets on the first day for Donny so I reckon 3000+ is a fair estimate, 3pm on a Saturday and £10 tickets helping.

Glad they did pick Salford for TV.

 

[AdamStag]

We sold 1,000 tickets on the first day for Donny so I reckon 3000+ is a fair estimate, 3pm on a Saturday and £10 tickets helping.

Glad they did pick Salford for TV.

1500 now.

Given a lack of a derby this season (lincoln in league 1 and chesterfield county and grimsby knocking around with the likes of dover and weymouth in the bananarama league) it’ll do.

 

[Conker]

1500 now.

Given a lack of a derby this season (lincoln in league 1 and chesterfield county and grimsby knocking around with the likes of dover and weymouth in the bananarama league) it’ll do.

Credit to both clubs agreeing to those prices, not sure if Radford mate still owns Doncaster but that might have helped!

 

[AdamStag]

Credit to both clubs agreeing to those prices, not sure if Radford mate still owns Doncaster but that might have helped!

Well it’ll help both clubs, it’s a decent game for both and it’s just before christmas it’s a decent and sensible idea.

Doncaster town centre is alright (if the police allow) it should be a decent day.

Hopefully there will be no stupidity over daft ancient pit nonsense.

Will be heading into sheffield for a breakfast and stuff for a few before just incase the plod are on it.

 

[loz]

As has been clearly demonstrated after the forest green defeat, bradford don’t seem to take losing very well

Going back to this surely even if exeter made the mistake which i’m sure was genuine, how did the officials not notice it? that’s their job

Have you always been a complete clown? Leave the dope alone, it doesn't do you any good.

 

[Chris FGR]

Probably not

But surely if the rules of the competition were not complied with due to an error by the officials, then the game should technically be voided shouldn’t it? If not then you have an argument.

 

[loz]

We now have an Exeter and Cambridge fan arguing about the situation on our forum. Magic of the cup eh

What a stupid situation. We now have another week day trip to Exeter which is the last thing we want. If Exeter cheated, they should be the ones to be punished, not Bradford. The game should be replayed at VP or we forfeit the tie. Suppose it serves us right. we should have one the first game by 4 or 5 goals. The fact we didn't wasn't Exeter's fault.

 

[AdamStag]

Have you always been a complete clown? Leave the dope alone, it doesn't do you any good.

bless

 

[Devon_Lad]

What a stupid situation. We now have another week day trip to Exeter which is the last thing we want. If Exeter cheated, they should be the ones to be punished, not Bradford. The game should be replayed at VP or we forfeit the tie. Suppose it serves us right. we should have one the first game by 4 or 5 goals. The fact we didn't wasn't Exeter's fault.

We didn't cheat. We played by the briefing the referee gave to both teams. You tried to do the same 15 minutes later. The game is void and didn't happen due to officiating errors. So why would the game be played at Bradford? That means the first tie is played at Bradford and the replay is played at Bradford. You lot really haven't got a brain cell.

 

[Devon_Lad]

But surely if the rules of the competition were not complied with due to an error by the officials, then the game should technically be voided shouldn’t it? If not then you have an argument.

If they made a 6th sub then what unfair advantage did we have? We both got briefed the same and both thought we had 6 subs. The reason it got void was because due to officiating errors we got an unfair advantage due to having an extra sub (not sure how this works because if a team makes 1 sub and another makes 3, that doesn't give the side that make 3 have advantage per se?!). Regardless, because Bradford were not allowed the sub and we were, there was an apparent unfair advantage so it needs replaying. If both teams had 6 subs as both initially thought it would be a cock up officiating but no supposed unfair advantage.

 

[LS Bantam]

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[Devon_Lad]

iF bRaDfOrD mAdE a SiXtH sUb…

YOU TRIED. YOU HANDED YOUR SUB CARD IN. THE FOURTH OFFICIAL PREVENTED IT.

WHY DIDNT HE PREVENT US DOING IT?

BuT EXetER ARE tO BlAmE

Officials are to blame. Stop crying. You've been saved from having an embarrassing defeat on your record. You get more money & you might progress to round 2. And you're still crying. Are you literally Harrogate or something? You've been rewarded. We've been punished of round 2 and our prize money when we were both briefed the same and believed we could have 6 subs. Jesus christ. What are you fecking moaning about!!!

 

[Devon_Lad]

Worth obviously mentioned you tried making your 6th sub when you were 2-0 down and down to 10 men!!!

 

[Devon_Lad]

It is utterly hysterical Bradford are trying to pretend their 6th sub thing doesn't matter. Acting as though they chose not to because they knew the rules. Couldn't be further from the truth hence no outrage from Derek and the Bradford bench when we made our 6th sub. His quietness was because we both were briefed it and told numerous times after it was allowed. 15 minutes after we were allowed Lavery extensively warmed up, strips to get on the pitch, bradford hand their card in to activate the sub with the 4th official and he stands by the halfway line to come on only to be told he can't.

It's laughable how Bradford are trying to make this out like we cheated rather than it being an FA official cock up. Utterly hilarious. They're basically Northwich Victoria level of tinpotness after this

 

[Deepcut Cobbler]

The sixth sub for Bradford was refused because they exceeded the number of sub activities allowed during the game, not because it was their sixth.

 

[Devon_Lad]

The sixth sub for Bradford was refused because they exceeded the number of sub activities allowed during the game, not because it was their sixth.

I thought that originally but it's not the case. They made 3 sub interruptions. 2 of theirs were during FT to ET and halftime in ET.

 

[loz]

You lot really haven't got a brain cell

Relax, very few people can match your intellectual heights.

 

[Chris FGR]

If they made a 6th sub then what unfair advantage did we have? We both got briefed the same and both thought we had 6 subs. The reason it got void was because due to officiating errors we got an unfair advantage due to having an extra sub (not sure how this works because if a team makes 1 sub and another makes 3, that doesn't give the side that make 3 have advantage per se?!). Regardless, because Bradford were not allowed the sub and we were, there was an apparent unfair advantage so it needs replaying. If both teams had 6 subs as both initially thought it would be a cock up officiating but no supposed unfair advantage.

But if the game isn’t played to the rules of the competition then surely it has to be voided, whatever the result and regardless of which team gets any advantage. No other officials in any of the other ties allowed 6 subs to be used.

 

[Devon_Lad]

But if the game isn’t played to the rules of the competition then surely it has to be voided, whatever the result and regardless of which team gets any advantage. No other officials in any of the other ties allowed 6 subs to be used.

I agree but I think the way it would be looked at retrospectively would be if there was no advantage then let it be and address those who were at fault rather than cause more fatigue, potential injuries and expenses for it be replayed. If we were 3-0 up when our sixth sub came on with a minute to go I can't see us being forced to play it again for example.