Do you all think it is worth going into a season unmanned in the referee department?
Not having a dig at anyone, just really interested to see everyone's views on the matter.
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In a perfect world there wont be brawls, unfortunately, as 2020 has shown, we do not live in a perfect world. I cant see there not being issues with games refereed by club refs, especially As games.Dave now from No 9 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 16, 2020 1:23 pm no need for brawls if they do not cheat , maybe each club designates 2 people to attend a ref course
Has it stopped you before?paul merson wrote: ↑Thu Jun 25, 2020 12:16 pm So will I be frowned upon for offering the referee some 'top up cash' before the game?
I was trying to figure this out myself. I personally wouldn't have a problems with it, and we all know it would be done with the best intentions.paul merson wrote: ↑Thu Jun 25, 2020 12:16 pm So will I be frowned upon for offering the referee some 'top up cash' before the game?
No but I thought we could turn this into some good publicity!Bomber wrote: ↑Thu Jun 25, 2020 1:00 pmHas it stopped you before?paul merson wrote: ↑Thu Jun 25, 2020 12:16 pm So will I be frowned upon for offering the referee some 'top up cash' before the game?
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I think the best way forward would be to try and treat them with the maximum amount of respect and appreciation, as trying as it may be at times.bench-warmer wrote: ↑Thu Jun 25, 2020 1:20 pmI was trying to figure this out myself. I personally wouldn't have a problems with it, and we all know it would be done with the best intentions.paul merson wrote: ↑Thu Jun 25, 2020 12:16 pm So will I be frowned upon for offering the referee some 'top up cash' before the game?
But... it could put the refs in an awkward position regarding allegations of bias (or it's sinister counterpart "tough love") if one team pays extra and the other pays the official rate (which they have every right to do...). Especially as we have to pay before the game.
Probably worth a chat with opposition before the game (without ref's knowledge). If both teams agreed to pay last years rates straight up, i don't see any problems with it. If one team wants to pay lower official rates, both teams should.
I can guarantee whinging on here about refs will take on a "and we paid extra for that" slant.
And the league & SAASRA would probably take a very dim view of it if they caught wind of it, which they probably would, as every ref would want to do your games.![]()
Some tough ethical questions in there.
Would be nice if the clubs as a group put pressure on the league, and decided to do it unanimously.
Basically setting himself up for a dodgy game. What he should say is "I may not see everything (clearly)" - then fair enough.Knightsmulti wrote: ↑Mon Jun 29, 2020 10:25 am The referee gave us a briefing before the game and told us he would make a number of mistakes - at least he got that right
Didn't change the outcome so not having a whinge just strange way to give a briefingBomber wrote: ↑Mon Jun 29, 2020 2:03 pmBasically setting himself up for a dodgy game. What he should say is "I may not see everything (clearly)" - then fair enough.Knightsmulti wrote: ↑Mon Jun 29, 2020 10:25 am The referee gave us a briefing before the game and told us he would make a number of mistakes - at least he got that right
Seriously, I was making a tongue in cheek comment about what he said - and did make mention that he didn't alter the outcome. Agree with someone else's comment he did 2 games - fair playRolfHarris69 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 30, 2020 8:56 am As expected the complaining about referees is in full swing on here and also the SAASL Facebook group, only 13 more weeks of it!
same ref did our game on Saturday and ruined what started off as a good game, gave too many yellows, kept asking for respect, has no idea about the gameBeNatural wrote: ↑Tue Sep 15, 2020 11:15 am interesting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpspDK9 ... e=youtu.be
Might be an unpopular opinion, but I’ve got no issue with it.BeNatural wrote: ↑Tue Sep 15, 2020 11:15 am interesting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpspDK9 ... e=youtu.be
FWIW, I've watched this guy ref a few games and the way he handles things is consistent. He is very happy to start throwing the cards out when things are not going as smooth as he thinks they should. Say nothing and you will get no cards. He definitely isn't treating Croatia or TTG different to anyone else.English wrote: ↑Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:43 pmI’ve seen the club (Or people associated with it) claiming he has it in for them, but I can guarantee you a lot of other clubs would have controlled their players and not let it get to that.BeNatural wrote: ↑Tue Sep 15, 2020 11:15 am interesting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpspDK9 ... e=youtu.be