Park Life 71 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Although Ferguson could be hit with an improper conduct charge and fine, furious match officials are hoping Ferguson is given a stiffer punishment to act as a deterrant and prevent other managers disrespecting referees. The national secretary of professionals' union Prospect, who represent referees, Ian Leighton said: "I don’t know what Sir Alex earns but a small fine or a touchline suspension would be like water off a duck’s back to him, so there has to be some recognition that this is a serious allegation that needs to be properly dealt with and punished severely. "There are issues around suspension from the job that would be new territory, but the FA has to grab the nettle on this one. There has to be some sort of punishment that’s going to stop people from doing this or otherwise we’re going to see more and more of it. "We have to be talking about punishments that are going to really lead to a change in behaviour." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 He reckoned the referee wasn't fit enough but it transpires he covered more ground than most of Man Utd's players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoog 0 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 I've got no problem with managers having a go at refs, most of the time the refs deserve it. Until the FA does something like bringing in video replays or goal line technology, etc, I've got no sympathy for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 6915 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Fergie only comes out with this shit when Man U get beat (or don't win games they should). A nice 30 days touchline ban would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 How morose he looked as Barca took his side apart a few months back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acrossthepond 896 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Subtitle of this thread says it all. Old whiskey nose can run his mouth until the cows come home and nowt will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney 0 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 He reckoned the referee wasn't fit enough but it transpires he covered more ground than most of Man Utd's players. ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 I've got no problem with managers having a go at refs, most of the time the refs deserve it. Until the FA does something like bringing in video replays or goal line technology, etc, I've got no sympathy for them. I think I hate most referees. Some of the decisions they make are disgraceful. Exibit One is the tart who 'refed' our game last Satdee. As for linesmen 98% of them (I've done a survey, so don't ask for my proof Fop) wait until the ref makes his mind up first, before they flag one way or t'other. All referees and lineos should be women with no clothes on. I would like them a lot more then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 2 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 I've got no problem with managers having a go at refs, most of the time the refs deserve it. Until the FA does something like bringing in video replays or goal line technology, etc, I've got no sympathy for them. So you have no sympathy for referees whilst the FA does nothing to support them, but by implication you would have more sympathy if they had more help? I don't understand your logic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2207 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 imo the answer is to have a pool of career refs who are properly trained and whose fitness and judgement is regularly assessed. Plus tech support as necessary i.e goal line cameras and so on. The first thing they should do is go after retiring professionals who know all the tricks and can assess difficult situations based on playing the game. They'd have a good ten years in them I reckon. The top refs should get a salary similar to players imo, paid for by the PL, sufficient to be looked on as a career in its own right and to deter match fixing. It seems mad to have a mulit-million pound sport, where fortunes are won and lost on the back of ref's decisions, but not properly invest in the refs themselves. Plus recruiting former players might keep people like Andy Townsend out of the commentary box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 imo the answer is to have a pool of career refs who are properly trained and whose fitness and judgement is regularly assessed. Plus tech support as necessary i.e goal line cameras and so on. The first thing they should do is go after retiring professionals who know all the tricks and can assess difficult situations based on playing the game. They'd have a good ten years in them I reckon. The top refs should get a salary similar to players imo, paid for by the PL, sufficient to be looked on as a career in its own right and to deter match fixing. It seems mad to have a mulit-million pound sport, where fortunes are won and lost on the back of ref's decisions, but not properly invest in the refs themselves. Plus recruiting former players might keep people like Andy Townsend out of the commentary box. I reckon Ian Wright would make a magnificent ref. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2207 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 imo the answer is to have a pool of career refs who are properly trained and whose fitness and judgement is regularly assessed. Plus tech support as necessary i.e goal line cameras and so on. The first thing they should do is go after retiring professionals who know all the tricks and can assess difficult situations based on playing the game. They'd have a good ten years in them I reckon. The top refs should get a salary similar to players imo, paid for by the PL, sufficient to be looked on as a career in its own right and to deter match fixing. It seems mad to have a mulit-million pound sport, where fortunes are won and lost on the back of ref's decisions, but not properly invest in the refs themselves. Plus recruiting former players might keep people like Andy Townsend out of the commentary box. I reckon Ian Wright would make a magnificent ref. He'd probably end up putting the ball in the net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 2 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 As well as increasing referee's pay, to encourage ex-pros to take up the whistle they could slash pundit's wages. The seemingly god-given right for any retired player, regardless of knowledge and ability, to be paid a decent wage for pointing out the blindingly obvious is a constant annoyance. This is not just limited to football, I mean, Alec Stewart ffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackandwhiteboy 0 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I've got no problem with managers having a go at refs, most of the time the refs deserve it. Until the FA does something like bringing in video replays or goal line technology, etc, I've got no sympathy for them. It's not their (the referees) fault that video technology hasn't been brought in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 I've got no problem with managers having a go at refs, most of the time the refs deserve it. Until the FA does something like bringing in video replays or goal line technology, etc, I've got no sympathy for them. It's not their (the referees) fault that video technology hasn't been brought in! Aye, but like politicians, anyone that wants to be a ref is a twat and deseres everything they get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Kids Support Chelsea!! 0 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 I've got no problem with managers having a go at refs, most of the time the refs deserve it. Until the FA does something like bringing in video replays or goal line technology, etc, I've got no sympathy for them. It's not their (the referees) fault that video technology hasn't been brought in! Aye, but like politicians, anyone that wants to be a ref is a twat and deseres everything they get. Bottom line. No ref = No football. They are a nessercary evil and I for one enjoy giving them a bashing from time to time, especially if they can hear you (like they can at the non league club I go to). The fans pay the money and are entitled to criticise and they always will when decisions go against them, however the players and the coaching staff should be above such things. I was watching my boy's Under 10 team last week and the manager of their oppo was constantly in the ref's ear about how shit he was. I mean, FFS, it's a match between 9 year olds being reffed by some spotty kid just starting out. This is what people like Ferguson make happen and it's wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Castell 0 Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Many stories in the press saying that the refs are not accepting RFW's apology. He was probably saying it in a sarcastic tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackandwhiteboy 0 Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Many stories in the press saying that the refs are not accepting RFW's apology. He was probably saying it in a sarcastic tone. Well it wasn't the most convincing apology! Here it is for anyone that missed it. Amongst the quotes is this one: "My only intention in speaking publicly was to highlight what I believe to be a serious and important issue in the game. "The fitness levels of referees must match the ever-increasing demands of the modern game, which I hope will now be properly addressed through the appropriate formal channels." Is that not just saying - I'm sorry for offending you but I was right?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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