View Full Version : Settle an argument for me, offside or not?


alankearn
25-10-2007, 10:56
This is the position from which Rooney scored his goal in the champions league earlier this week , and if I remember correctly Chelsea had one similar to this not given earlier this season against Blackburn.
Any Referees out there.

Hope this link works

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y256/alankearn/DSC00925.jpg

So onside or offside, dont forget there are no defenders BETWEEN Rooney and Ronaldo

Agent Gypo
25-10-2007, 11:14
Offside, clearly.

Jonny5
25-10-2007, 12:21
Hard to tell from that screen grab but he looks to be behind the ball so isn't offside.

JFKvsNixon
25-10-2007, 12:30
If I remember correctly, he was behind the ball when it was passed so he was onside.

Heyesey
25-10-2007, 20:25
Anyone got a mini-Hawkeye program to run that picture through?

My guess is he's level or slightly in front of the ball, but I know from experience (how many photo-finishes have I called wrong?) that you simply cannot tell from that sort of angle.