blueplan
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stony said:
There is pro & cons. But Thats the Biggest CON!
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There is pro & cons. But Thats the Biggest CON!
Dave Ewing's Back 'eader
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Havin' achieved the dizzyin' 'eights of Class Three in the '60s I am pretty much the usual expert on matters regarding refereeing!
Knowledge of, and immersion within, the game, particularly paid employment as a professional footballer, is, IMHO, insufficient to deliver a quality product.
There are two or three things which make a good referee, and from what I have seen over the last few seasons few refs come close.
First, a complete understanding of the Laws of the Game. This is the easy bit.
Secondly, the courage to implement those laws based on what you have seen.
Thirdly, basic honesty when asked a simple question - 'Did you see X? - when the video highlights something you missed. Too many refs are bothered about the next appointment and whether their name is in the frame for a final.
I think the quality of refereeing would be improved immensely if refs were wired up like they have in American football and Rugby. You hear what the ref is saying by way of explanation and, delight of delights, you would hear what some of the players are saying!
Unfortunately, the people in charge of the refs and the people administering the PL and those at the FArce are too politically motivated ever to consider the good of the game.
Knowledge of, and immersion within, the game, particularly paid employment as a professional footballer, is, IMHO, insufficient to deliver a quality product.
There are two or three things which make a good referee, and from what I have seen over the last few seasons few refs come close.
First, a complete understanding of the Laws of the Game. This is the easy bit.
Secondly, the courage to implement those laws based on what you have seen.
Thirdly, basic honesty when asked a simple question - 'Did you see X? - when the video highlights something you missed. Too many refs are bothered about the next appointment and whether their name is in the frame for a final.
I think the quality of refereeing would be improved immensely if refs were wired up like they have in American football and Rugby. You hear what the ref is saying by way of explanation and, delight of delights, you would hear what some of the players are saying!
Unfortunately, the people in charge of the refs and the people administering the PL and those at the FArce are too politically motivated ever to consider the good of the game.
charliebigspuds
Well-Known Member
Yes, players who have played in the lower divisions, therefore not millionaires, should be fast-tracked through. They already know the game inside out, I have had Tony Philliskirk _ex Bolton, Bury etc) reffing games I've played in and he's been by far the best referee I've ever had AND he gets a lot of respect from the players because they know he knows the game.