Is there a ref that anyone would be happy with? Every time one of these threads is created the first reply usually includes expletives of some sort haha
Atkinson and Dean are
usually competent, although the approach to the game can vary from match to match.
Clattenburg - generally sound, but indulgent of some players, will let the first reducer go, and is always likely to have a 'moment' which is spectacularly wrong.
Madley - needs a few more years in the trenches to see the game. PL referee in his 20s I think, which is extremely young. Awful.
Mason - awful, at least as bad as Madley.
Marriner - generally I like Marriner, he's had a rough few years, but I'd like to see him back.
Oliver - spineless and feeble, unwilling to take the big decisions.
Moss - I assume he does OK because I can't think of any contentious decision he's been involved in.
Taylor - poor, seems to miss a lot of significant incidents.
East - see Taylor
Pawson - he's one of the better ones
Friend - he's one of the better ones
Jones - see Oliver
Swarbrick - who?