crazyg
Well-Known Member
Probably because the fourth official is looped into the same communications system as the other officials, and will be told by the referee (eg, Clattenburg, but substitute his name for any of the other usual suspects) to tow the party line. Integrity goes out of the window when brown envelopes are involved - allegedly, I hasten to say.Just can't see why a 4th official can't monitor on TV screen, Major decisions like a penalty decision and red cards. Everything else down to ref and Lino.