Invading the Pitch or Waiting Behind for the Referee/Opposition

[SouthMoroccoStu]

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Not a mention yet of Craig Thompson?

I remember being irate when he sent off Steven Fletcher at 0-0 very early in a Cup derby about 10 years ago. Seemed like he couldn’t wait to issue the straight red, and it totally changed the game which of course they went on to win. Always felt he had it in for us after that.

And him being a cheating bar steward in the cup final

[Topographic Hibby]

Special mention for “waiting behind” must go to the Jambo lady who waited for Cathro after a defeat at ER. Wasn’t it something like “..they could nae fight sleep...” or something similar.

All caught on a phone as well.

[Bostonhibby]

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The most infamous rage induced pitch invasion obviously was the Rangers fans invading the pitch to protect their bloodied, battered and effectively massacred players in the 2016 cup final.

I thought that was just a few sevconians doing the decent thing by staging a protest against the referee who prevented Hahahalliday picking up the cup he said he'd won.

Normally he'd be expected to shut up shop after a win was declared and police Glasgow got the nod from the blazers and dodgy Dave to get over to the now defunct Glasgow rangers ground for a party.

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[Hermit Crab]

Was the Freeland game the home defeat to Falkirk, 2-3? I seem to remember us getting a free kick on the edge of the box at the Dunbar end and a Falkirk player in the wall basically caught the ball and no penalty was given, I was in the East and it did threaten to boil over at several points during that game.

[James70]

Going back a fair number of years I remember a game against Dundee United where Louis Thow was the referee, one of the most biased performances I can remember from the man in the middle.

[BoomtownHibees]

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Freeland Vs Falkirk without a doubt.

An honourable mention as well for the Grant Brebner sending off in the Gary O'Connor derby. A booking at most, and in the context of the game, no malice, in the centre circle, just a mad decision by Stuart Dougal. If my seven year old daughter wasn't with me I would have gone a bit YLT.

But I should really thank the ref, because the eventual OConnor goal and joyous scenes were even more fantastic because we'd triumphed against injustice.

Did a fan no run on to get the ref in that game? From the West Stand?

[Gloucester Hibs]

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Was the Freeland game the home defeat to Falkirk, 2-3? I seem to remember us getting a free kick on the edge of the box at the Dunbar end and a Falkirk player in the wall basically caught the ball and no penalty was given, I was in the East and it did threaten to boil over at several points during that game.

Think we were 2-0 up with 2 beauties from Deeks in that game too?

[overdrive]

There should be a mob waiting outside the stand for the referee whenever they have had a nightmare (which would end up being every week). If they know that’s what’s awaiting them, we will be more likely to get the 50-50 decisions.

For the avoidance of doubt, I’m not suggesting anything physical.

[hibsbollah]

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Not a mention yet of Craig Thompson?

I remember being irate when he sent off Steven Fletcher at 0-0 very early in a Cup derby about 10 years ago. Seemed like he couldn’t wait to issue the straight red, and it totally changed the game which of course they went on to win. Always felt he had it in for us after that.

Fletcher on Berra. And Mixus post game comments 'he went down like a brown trout which I never really understood

[Pretty Boy]

I totally lost the plot away to Ross County in the SC under Butcher.

Paul Cairney was sent off for diving by our good pal Craig Thomson. It wasn't a penalty but it was never a dive either. I was going absolutely mental calling him for all sorts and had to be physically held back by a couple of my mates. I'm usually really quiet at the football so I think they were all a bit shocked.

[hibsbollah]

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Did a fan no run on to get the ref in that game? From the West Stand?

Yep, he was a minder to one of the wheelchair users. And there was a mini pitch invasion at the end, hearts fans charging on the pitch, plenty of pitch side pavement dancing. That was the best day ever in the old East. Scenes.

[Wakeyhibee]

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Or coincidentally i believe another falkirk game at ER refed by alan freeland i think

The Freeland one was probably the overall worst refereeing performance ive ever seen


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That game stands out in my mind, it was astonishing how someone can get so much wrong in one game

[Eyrie]

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There should be a mob waiting outside the stand for the referee whenever they have had a nightmare (which would end up being every week). If they know that’s what’s awaiting them, we will be more likely to get the 50-50 decisions.

For the avoidance of doubt, I’m not suggesting anything physical.

For the avoidance of doubt, you're only suggesting what the referees would expect at Ibrox or Parkhead if they had the balls to officiate fairly.

[LaMotta]

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Was the Freeland game the home defeat to Falkirk, 2-3? I seem to remember us getting a free kick on the edge of the box at the Dunbar end and a Falkirk player in the wall basically caught the ball and no penalty was given, I was in the East and it did threaten to boil over at several points during that game.

We lost 1 nil in the freeland game.

[Hermit Crab]

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We lost 1 nil in the freeland game.

Must be different home defeat to Falkirk I'm thinking about.

[Hibbyradge]

Freeland v Falkirk.

Just ...

[LaMotta]

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The Freeland one was ridiculous. The game wasn't even all that contentious, he managed to turn it into a total powder keg. It was so bad I cannot believe that there wasn't something very dodgy going on, it was a whole lot more than just incompetence that day.

Not sure if this is what is meant by this thread, but when Skacel scored he used to celebrate in front of us every time and make all sorts of gestures. I went through an unfortunate spell when wherever in the ground I happened to be, it happened right in front of my face and by the time he did his L on the head thing at Hampden I was as close as I've ever been to running on and lamping him. I know this sounds petty but he did it so often it felt like it was getting personal.

For that reason I have a lot of respect for players of theirs who never felt the need to do this, and I don't like when I see any player of ours noising them up in a similar fashion. Passions are high, there are enough of your own supporters to celebrate with, there really isn't any need for it.

Sauzee showed everyone how to celebrate a derby goal properly

[LaMotta]

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Must be different home defeat to Falkirk I'm thinking about.

That 3 -2 defeat was when I started having doubts about Zibby's goalkeeping competence. He had been ok up until then but the warning signs were there that day.

[Hermit Crab]

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That 3 -2 defeat was when I started having doubts about Zibby's goalkeeping competence. He had been ok up until then but the warning signs were there that day.

I am right though eh? The player in the wall caught the ball and the ref waved play on, the most blatant penalty you'll ever see.


What about the handball against rangers in the 1-2 defeat at ER, how blatant was that?!

[TAHibby]

That Freeland game was my first ever match but could hardly see anyway from where I was standing in the old east. Probably for the best, thankfully Alan Freeland didn't manage to put me off for life 😂

[basehibby]

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I’m sure the L sign was at Easter road (possibly the Riordan red card) in front of the East when he was getting treatment. Although he managed to use his wrong hand and it was back to front. I don’t mind it though, yeah your fuming at the time but he’s taken mouthfuls of abuse, coins, lighters, you make it and he’s given a bit back when he’s scored. That’s what it’s all about for me. Best one for me in this regard was Cummings in the 1-0 replay the year we won it, watch it over and over as my mate is in the front row exactly where he celebrates with his hands out wide, and he’s going absolutely daft. I call him a celebrity extra on our cup winning dvd.

I’ve witnessed many a shocking refereeing performance, sending boozy off at Easter road against rangers when he was absolutely immense in the sweeper role for winning the ball against fat boy Boyd, the mentioned ones against Falkirk, but also the away play off game where Thomson didn’t even book their centre half when he gave us our penalty, even though Keatings (I think) was about to tap in. Stone wall red and I’ve no doubt between that and the handball we’d have won the tie comfortably.

I remember that one and it had me absolutely spitting blood - Boozy and Boyd were chasing a through ball - Boyd FOULED Boozy who fell over as a result - upon which Boyd tripped over the prone body of Boozy. Result? Supposed top whistler of his day, Hugh Dallas, produces a red card and shows it to Boozy FFS!

I was so furious that I harboured fantasies of running into Dallas and battering him for ages afterwards.

That was just one decision though - the Freedland fiasco vs Falkirk stands head and shoulders above all comers as the most bewilderingly awful refereeing performance over 90mins I have ever seen.

[Hermit Crab]

I mind we beat the old rangers 2-1 at ER but rangers got a penalty and Leighton saved but Laudrup was ordered to take it again as Leighton was off his line or there was encroaching in the box or something. Laudrup hit the bar from his second attempt.

Edit, it may have been Albertz.

[G15 Hibs]

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I mind we beat the old rangers 2-1 at ER but rangers got a penalty and Leighton saved but Laudrup was ordered to take it again as Leighton was off his line or there was encroaching in the box or something. Laudrup hit the bar from his second attempt.

Edit, it may have been Albertz.

You were right first time. It was Laudrup.

[Niagara Lad]

Remember this one from 1985. Eventually things boiled over and coins were thrown at the linesman.
https://youtu.be/1zlbrNoRrkU

[The Green Goblin]

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I mind we beat the old rangers 2-1 at ER but rangers got a penalty and Leighton saved but Laudrup was ordered to take it again as Leighton was off his line or there was encroaching in the box or something. Laudrup hit the bar from his second attempt.

Edit, it may have been Albertz.

It was Laudrup. I was in the old East at that game. Good times.

[Billy Whizz]

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It was Laudrup. I was in the old East at that game. Good times.

It was an amazing few moments

[jakedance]

Anyone who was at the aforementioned game against Falkirk is going to say it was the worst refereeing performance of all time, in any sport at any level.

[sambajustice]

When was this Falkirk game??

[LaMotta]

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When was this Falkirk game??

The Freeland game was Sept 2006:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...em/5369306.stm

The 3-2 defeat was in November the season before.

[sambajustice]

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The Freeland game was Sept 2006:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...em/5369306.stm

The 3-2 defeat was in November the season before.

Some right names in that Falkirk team...