can a ref consult the 4th official for an on the field decis

Is this in the rules?

Only if both linesman have been shot with sniper rifles!

Only if both linesman have been shot with sniper rifles!

Only if both linesman have been shot with sniper rifles!

f*cking Ashley Cole again but the funny thing was he was aiming for Bellamy to stop him ripping England a new Arsehole next Saturday

Is this in the rules?

Here are the official role & responsibility taken from FIFA Laws Of The Game 2010-11;

A fourth offi cial may be appointed under the competition rules and
offi ciates if any of the three match offi cials is unable to continue, unless a
reserve assistant referee is appointed. He assists the referee at all times
Prior to the start of the competition, the organiser states clearly whether,
if the referee is unable to continue, the fourth offi cial takes over as the
referee or whether the senior assistant referee takes over as referee with
the fourth offi cial becoming an assistant referee
The fourth offi cial assists with any administrative duties before, during and
after the match, as required by the referee
He is responsible for assisting with substitution procedures during the
match
He has the authority to check the equipment of substitutes before they
enter the fi eld of play. If their equipment does not comply with the Laws of
the Game, he informs the referee
He supervises the replacement balls, where required. If the match ball has
to be replaced during a match, he provides another ball, on the instruction
of the referee, thus keeping the delay to a minimum
He assists the referee to control the match in accordance with the Laws
of the Game. The referee, however, retains the authority to decide on all
points connected with play.
After the match, the fourth offi cial must submit a report to the appropriate
authorities on any misconduct or other incident that occurred out of the
view of the referee and the assistant referees. The fourth offi cial must
advise the referee and his assistants of any report being made
He has the authority to inform the referee of irresponsible behaviour by any
occupant of the technical area
A reserve assistant referee may also be appointed under competition rules.
His only duty shall be to replace an assistant referee who is unable to
continue or to replace the fourth offi cial, as required

So NO he doesn't have the authority to decide if an incident is a penalty kick or not, in fact under the laws of the game an Assistant Referee should only intervene if they believe the Referee has not taken appropriate action.

What will happen about this absolutely nothing, mind you if this had happened to Man Utd we would still be watching the replays on SKY. FACT

Castleblue, you're spot on there. I thought that he was wrong to get involved with that decision whether it was a penalty or not. As you correctly say if it was Man Utd we wouldn't have heard the end of it!