https://twitter.com/scottish_mags/status/993102452982534144
Debate raged over whether or not Reading perpetrated the mother of all foul throws, with Chris Gunter appearing to take one from a line created by a shadow from the stand.
The optical illusion happened during the 0-0 draw at Cardiff City, a result which saw Neil Warnock’s Bluebirds clinch automatic promotion to the Championship.
While on first glance Gunter seems to take the throw-in from well inside the parameters of the pitch, it seems the white line behind him was in fact the top of the advertising boards rather than the actual touchline.
Decide for yourself with this selection of highlights from the debate which raged on Twitter:
The line at the bottom is the ad boards. Look at the distance to the 18 yard box it's too far from where you think the line is
— Stuart (@Stupot1994) May 6, 2018
That line literally goes to meet the corner flag. You’re so wrong
— Mack (@RedDevilsAbroad) May 6, 2018
So is that the distance from the side like to the edge of the box then Yeah? pic.twitter.com/dBxOIEzm1k
— Stuart (@Stupot1994) May 6, 2018
The simple answer: yes
— Mack (@RedDevilsAbroad) May 6, 2018
So what line is the player stood on in this picture then…. pic.twitter.com/TSz3eyngFE
— Stuart (@Stupot1994) May 6, 2018
I’m genuinely unsure why you wouldn’t start you argument with this
— Mack (@RedDevilsAbroad) May 6, 2018
What line? pic.twitter.com/75zofEVhov
— Ben O'Leary (@BenOle92) May 6, 2018
— FUT Watch (@FutWatch) May 6, 2018
The replies to this 😂😂😂😂
The white line you all think is the touchline is the top of the advertising boards. He took it throw from the right place! 👍— James (@Spunge1984) May 6, 2018
— Mikey Humphries (@mikey_humphries) May 6, 2018
Shadows move pal.
Dear lord
— James (@Spunge1984) May 6, 2018
Yeh but not that much in the space of 2 minutes
— Mikey Humphries (@mikey_humphries) May 6, 2018
Photo of the actual throw in.
Enough now Twitter! pic.twitter.com/rIHbCVUYB6
— James (@Spunge1984) May 6, 2018
— Mikey Humphries (@mikey_humphries) May 6, 2018
That’s not even the right game
— The England Man (@TheEnglandMan) May 6, 2018