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Daily Mail
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Fans fume over 'absolutely shocking' offside call in EFL play-offs - as manager labels it 'WORST decision' he's ever seen
Fans were left fuming at an 'absolute shocker' of an offside call which overshadowed Stockport County's League One play-off semi-final first leg against Leyton Orient. Stockport manager Dave Challinor also raged at the decision, which he labelled the 'worst' of his career. Orient took the lead at Brisbane Road when Charlie Kelman slotted in his 26th goal of the season, despite standing in a clear offside position. The 23-year-old tapped in a loose header in the 30th minute but there was a massive gap between Stockport's final defender and the forward as the ball was nodded goalwards by Omar Beckles. Kelman, who is the league's top scorer, later buried an 88th minute penalty to rescue a draw for the home side after Stockport scored twice through Oliver Norwood and Fraser Horsfall in five minutes in the second half. The decision not to rule out the opener had put Orient in pole position as they target a return to the second tier for the first time since 1982. Leyton Orient have broken the deadlock thanks to Charlie Kelman's 26th goal this season ⚽️🔴 — Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) May 10, 2025 Charlie Kelman was clearly stood in an offside position as Omar Beckles headed the ball on The 23-year-old striker, who is League One's top scorer, netted a late penalty to level the tie Leyton Orient, who finished 6th, hope to reach the second tier for the first time since 1982 Stockport players surrounded referee Benjamin Speedie to no avail, while Challinor could be seen confronting him at half-time. Speaking after the game, Challinor said: 'Massive kudos to my players for reacting in a positive way to what is the worst decision I have seen in 15 years of management, in what is the biggest game in my managerial career. 'That [first goal] is an absolute shocker. They're supposed to be the best of our group to be refereeing these games. If that's the best, as players, staff, managers, we're quite right to be concerned. 'I get why there is a scramble to ultimately get robots involved and stop human error, because that can't happen.' Orient boss Richie Wellens said: 'The first goal I have heard is offside. It's difficult for me to say from where I am, but people have told me it is offside - and if he is offside, just give it offside. We would rather get a genuine goal. 'I've said it all season that the referees have a huge impact on games at this level.' Fans took to social media to express their anger at 'one of the worst offside calls ever'. One wrote: 'Linesman has had an absolute mare in the Leyton Orient v Stockport playoff game. Kelman is about 3 yards offside and his flag stays down. Shocker, absolute shocker.' Another said: 'One of the worst offside calls I've ever seen in the Leyton Orient vs Stockport play-off game' Stockport County boss Dave Challinor described the decision as the 'worst' of his career One fan claimed the strike was the 'most outrageously offside goal you're ever likely to see' Another called the decision an 'absolute shocker', echoing the Stockport boss's thoughts Stockport are looking for back-to-back promotions and last played in the second tier in 2002 A further one added: 'One of the most outrageously offside goals you're ever likely to see. Like ever. In a play-off match too.' Stockport, who have never won an away play-off match in six attempts, were leading with just two minutes of normal time remaining. They will have to beat Orient at Edgelely Park on Wednesday if they are to achieve back-to-back promotions and reach the second tier for the first time in 23 years. The winners of the second leg will face Wycombe or Charlton in the final at Wembley on May 25.
The Sun
10-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
‘Could get a tank in there' – League One playoffs overshadowed by ludicrous offside call leaving fans furious
FOOTBALL fans were left furious after the League One playoff match between Leyton Orient and Stockport was marred by a "ludicrous" offside call. Charlie Kelman opened the scoring for Orient in the first half, despite seemingly being significantly offside when he tapped in his 26th goal of the season. 4 4 Kelman got on the end of a loose header in the box to put his side 1-0 up heading into half-time. However, there was a huge gap between the last Stockport defender and the 23-year-old forward when the ball was nodded on by Omar Beckles. Beckles jumped up to flick on a speculative Sean Clare ball that was heading into the box. Kelman was narrowly onside from the Clare ball, but was very clearly beyond the last man when Beckles tried to flick it on. It's not clear if Beckles did manage to get a touch on the ball, but the officials seem to think he didn't as the goal was awarded and the game subsequently overshadowed by the decision. Fans were convinced that Beckles did touch it and immeatley took to social media to voice their opinions. One wrote: "Could get a tank in there!" THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
