Howley, hemmed in on the left flank, dabbed a clever grubber kick up the 'touchline' , and set off in pursuit.

Having won a free-kick out on the left 'touchline' , the midfielder whipped the ball deep into the box.

Ronaldo is getting his knee sprayed on the 'touchline' , but appears to be okay.

Minutes before the end sections of the crowd streamed over the fence around the ground and formed groups around the 'touchlines' , often overflowing onto the field.

What's more they don't even have to make every decision themselves because of two equally inept individuals who maraud up and down the 'touchlines' waving their flags whenever it appears appropriate.