The Technical Area

[ChertseyBee]

Isn’t it about time we started to match the feisty behaviour of opposition figures in the technical area?

In two of the last three home games, Thomas Frank has got himself involved in verbal clashes with opposing staff, firstly with some long-haired character from Aston Villa who kept storming across into our technical area to remonstrate with the fourth official and getting away with it time after time until he eventually clashed with Thomas Frank, resulting in TF getting a yellow card. Then, last night, we had that weasel-faced Gary O’Neill leaping out of his seat every 60 seconds and giving the fourth official a mouthful every time one of his players was tackled. When he thought Damsgaard should have been sent off (rightly or wrongly) he was literally screeching in the face of the fourth official like a petulant schoolgirl, before he again exchanged verbals with Thomas Frank.

Now, I have no idea how the supposed new rules of just one person in the technical area are enforced. I watched the Liverpool v Newcastle game on TV and Eddie Howe and his puppet-on-a-string Tindall were alongside each other in the technical area for the entire game - and not a word was said. Is it one rule for them?

But since Brian Reimer left, we’ve had no-one to prowl and bark and snap in the technical area. Reimer took no prisoners when it came to making his presence felt and he was like a Rottweiler when it came to opposing staff encroaching into his territory. But now we have Claus Norgaard, who may be a fantastic coach, but he is so placid in the technical area. So it’s all left to TF to stand his ground alone.

I say bring back Kevin O’Connor! He was the biggest moaner I’ve ever seen in the technical area. If he had a gripe about anything he would pursue it for ages … the fourth officials must have got sick and tired of him constantly complaining and griping. But surely we need that to stop the likes of O’Neill and the Jimmy Osmond look-a-like trying to intimidate and force themselves forward. It’s our home ground, our technical area - and we should be patrolling it a bit more passionately.

I say get KOC back in the technical area. If Howe and Tindall refuse to comply with the rules, why shouldn’t we give it a go?

 

[w7 bee]

Sean Derry (i think) was giving it large last night .

 

[BEEcool]

Bernardo Cuava seems to have the nack of winding people up.

 

[Isleworth_Bee]

Isn’t it about time we started to match the feisty behaviour of opposition figures in the technical area?

In two of the last three home games, Thomas Frank has got himself involved in verbal clashes with opposing staff, firstly with some long-haired character from Aston Villa who kept storming across into our technical area to remonstrate with the fourth official and getting away with it time after time until he eventually clashed with Thomas Frank, resulting in TF getting a yellow card. Then, last night, we had that weasel-faced Gary O’Neill leaping out of his seat every 60 seconds and giving the fourth official a mouthful every time one of his players was tackled. When he thought Damsgaard should have been sent off (rightly or wrongly) he was literally screeching in the face of the fourth official like a petulant schoolgirl, before he again exchanged verbals with Thomas Frank.

Now, I have no idea how the supposed new rules of just one person in the technical area are enforced. I watched the Liverpool v Newcastle game on TV and Eddie Howe and his puppet-on-a-string Tindall were alongside each other in the technical area for the entire game - and not a word was said. Is it one rule for them?

But since Brian Reimer left, we’ve had no-one to prowl and bark and snap in the technical area. Reimer took no prisoners when it came to making his presence felt and he was like a Rottweiler when it came to opposing staff encroaching into his territory. But now we have Claus Norgaard, who may be a fantastic coach, but he is so placid in the technical area. So it’s all left to TF to stand his ground alone.

I say bring back Kevin O’Connor! He was the biggest moaner I’ve ever seen in the technical area. If he had a gripe about anything he would pursue it for ages … the fourth officials must have got sick and tired of him constantly complaining and griping. But surely we need that to stop the likes of O’Neill and the Jimmy Osmond look-a-like trying to intimidate and force themselves forward. It’s our home ground, our technical area - and we should be patrolling it a bit more passionately.

I say get KOC back in the technical area. If Howe and Tindall refuse to comply with the rules, why shouldn’t we give it a go?

yep noticed that clearly last night.

I liked the way the wolves defensive coach would have command of the area when we had a corner to bark instructions at their defence, didn’t see that from us.

 

[ChrisSmith1992]

Since Pontus has left, I’ve thought we’ve been too nice without showing much passion/leadership so I agree

 

[80s Bee]

If we don’t extend Zanka’s playing contract maybe he could get a job as Technical Area Enforcer

 

[jlove]

Who’s in the closest seats to the away bench? Surely we can get an away coaches advisor in there?

 

[Indian Bee]

Since Pontus has left, I’ve thought we’ve been too nice without showing much passion/leadership so I agree

Agree. Was the right time for Pontus to leave but we have been lacking at times this season a leader.

Hopefully Toney’s return will be a big boost in that department in the dressing room and on the pitch.

 

[BEEcool]

If we don’t extend Zanka’s playing contract maybe he could get a job as Technical Area Enforcer

Imagining Zanka walking up to unsuspecting opposition managers with that calm (/slightly psychotic) demeanour and grabbing them by the throat whilst smiling.

 

[ChertseyBee]

Just watching the Sunderland/Newcastle game on TV. Howe and Tindall together in the technical area AGAIN!

Does the rule not apply to them?!

 

[Alex]

Just watching the Sunderland/Newcastle game on TV. Howe and Tindall together in the technical area AGAIN!

Does the rule not apply to them?!

If it’s never enforced it continues. Like Wolves kicking the ball away last night. Lino thought it was funny when I pointed this out to him.

 

[Banana]

Who’s in the closest seats to the away bench? Surely we can get an away coaches advisor in there?

The issue is that they then get offered seats further away. Plenty of examples of involuntary dug-out seat reassignments

 

[Isleworth_Bee]

Like any new fancy rule the FA bring out, it’s enforced for a few months and then normal service is resumed.

 

[Jago16]

Sean Derry (i think) was giving it large last night .

Shouted “sit down you f***ing freak” at someone on the coaching staff. Bit rich but hey

 

[Bridge Bee]

Agree that we are way too nice on and off the pitch, and football at the top level is dog eat dog.

 

[badgerbee]

Agree that we are way too nice on and off the pitch, and football at the top level is dog eat dog.

And yet some people say we (fans) shouldn't be trying to wind up oppo players, "because it makes them play...
better."...
FFS!!!
Listen to what TF has said.......

 

[wibs]

I think the best solution, and only logical outcome, is to get Hullbee in there alongside TF to troll the opposition dugout all match.

 

[N5022N122]

similar issue but the pulling back of maupay by the keeper at the wolves game led to the red being handled by the keeper but no card? swear they are no supposed to touch refs.

 

[kaebess]

Who’s in the closest seats to the away bench? Surely we can get an away coaches advisor in there?

Used to sit right behind them. A group of us were asked to move after the first season finished.
we were told that the media area need to be extended, never has been.
We can only put it down to the fact we expressed our opinion of the staff and subs of the away teams to variously. We did get some fantastic reactions especially from Jesse Marsch on the day they unfortunately stayed up. Shame it only lasted 1 season.

 

[jlove]

Used to sit right behind them. A group of us were asked to move after the first season finished.
we were told that the media area need to be extended, never has been.
We can only put it down to the fact we expressed our opinion of the staff and subs of the away teams to variously. We did get some fantastic reactions especially from Jesse Marsch on the day they unfortunately stayed up. Shame it only lasted 1 season.

Questions need to be asked...

 

[kaebess]

Questions need to be asked...

That’s the trouble, they split 10 pr so of us up. Some moved to be with family, others are “ happier “ with their new sear positions. I’m the only one that seems to want to return. No fight no win.

 

[jlove]

That’s the trouble, they split 10 pr so of us up. Some moved to be with family, others are “ happier “ with their new sear positions. I’m the only one that seems to want to return. No fight no win.

It seems we need some volunteers who are able to give advice to the opposition bench, even if they have to sign a ‘no burgers or similar food items to be thrown’ clause. If there’s a solid group, then it’s worth asking the question.