18-02-2010, 12:20 PM
The refs are not helped by people, mainly managers and ex-pros, etc who are so ready to comment on incidents that they can analyse from 20-odd different angles, with super slo-mo. We really mustn't get sucked into this 'blame the ref' when something goes against you or your team. There really must be more respect for someone who is only human, sees it once and is generally, making an honest decision.
This poor behaviour by senior pros, managers and pundits, then filters down to minor and youth soccer, where players, supporters, friends and family all think it is their given right to abuse an official for what might be a simple mistake. It happens. I have refereed mini soccer games and been accused of cheating on 2 separate occasions. The kids in the 1st instance were U8s and the 2nd time, U10! I give up my time freely so that the kids can learn the spirit of the laws of the game. But when they see people on Sky taking the easy option to blame the ref, then they think it's right.
How many of you who work in high pressure jobs NEVER make a mistake?
This poor behaviour by senior pros, managers and pundits, then filters down to minor and youth soccer, where players, supporters, friends and family all think it is their given right to abuse an official for what might be a simple mistake. It happens. I have refereed mini soccer games and been accused of cheating on 2 separate occasions. The kids in the 1st instance were U8s and the 2nd time, U10! I give up my time freely so that the kids can learn the spirit of the laws of the game. But when they see people on Sky taking the easy option to blame the ref, then they think it's right.
How many of you who work in high pressure jobs NEVER make a mistake?