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Keith Hackett's verdict
1) Exercise caution. Wait for the Dalek to dematerialise, then disallow the goal. The Dalek counts as a classic "outside agent" in the Laws, so restart with a dropped ball. It's an intriguing scenario – maybe it explains all those nervous-looking decisions we've seen in the top flight this season … Thanks to Dave Besag for the question – Dave wins this week's original artwork.
2) There are two ways to handle this. The first, FA-approved answer is to send off the striker for his offensive language and his violent conduct, then report yourself to the authorities. The second, Hackett-approved answer is to call for some HP Sauce and a bottle of plonk to help digest the boots and shinpads. Thanks to Steven Miller.
3) It'd be tough on the lad to disallow this one – though technically, like the Dalek, the snowman is an outside agent. Going by the book, as soon as the ball rebounds you need to stop play, have the snowman removed and restart with a dropped ball on the edge of the area. But, as it's Christmas, I'd play my Arsène Wenger card: I didn't see the incident and, as far as I'm concerned, it's a worldie from Glipton's finest. 12-1 it is. Thanks to Kara Collins, and happy new year!
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