I totally agree with you Cornishrobin... I realise that junior refs/Linesmen. have to ply there trade in the lower echelons to gain the experience. I acknowledge that they have to assess, and make split second decisions but having said that, the basic decision making of a high percentage of refs in the BSP is alarming..
I realise that there are even more junior refs who post on this forum who would probably disagree with me but that is my personal opinion.
There are too many refs in this league who have an urge to be the centre of attention. Most football fans will agree that the good refs are the ones who you dont notice...
I do not see this situation changing anytime soon.
It took there player who was sent off, nigh on two minutes to walk the full diagonal of the pitch just so he could run down the clock (why else would he do that)? Moreso. Why didnt the ref make him go to the nearest touch line and walk round the pitch?
Why not use technology as they do to great success in Rugby league for instance? It also cuts out all the arguing from players with the officials..
Personally, I am all for technology. especially in the decision that denied us an equaliser in extra time today but that is a totally different topic.
PS I liken referees to schoolteachers, They are always fkn right and refuse to listen to other opinions.
Any school teachers who read this >>> If the cap fits