Guess who's back? (Saturday's ref)

[IJN]

Come on Paul, you're not dim.

This man lied to cover his inadequacy as a match official.

There must be a ruling on sending off someone for attacking a ball boy, he got it wrong (possibly told so by a lino on he way off the pitch) and then lied so as to cover his arse.

Again I ask you referee types, why on Earth do you lot persist in sticking up for idiots that do you all a disservice?

 

[Martyn]

Come on Paul, you're not dim.

This man lied to cover his inadequacy as a match official.

There must be a ruling on sending off someone for attacking a ball boy, he got it wrong (possibly told so by a lino on he way off the pitch) and then lied so as to cover his arse.

Again I ask you referee types, why on Earth do you lot persist in sticking up for idiots that do you all a disservice?

Blimey, did a referee upset you in the past, as you have a downer on them.

 

[IJN]

Might have done. :greensmile:

 

[davie nine]

As a former cricket umpire, I have some sympathy with football referees. It was difficult enough making decisions from the bowler's end or square leg/point but referees are constantly on the move and have to view incidents from different angles and there is a lot more to keep an eye on.

I was as frustrated as most supporters at the Orient home match but I am not convinced that Sarginson was lying. However, he certainly had a 'bad day at the office'.

 

[IJN]

So what did he point and whistle at then Davie?

 

[davie nine]

Pass!!!

 

[IJN]

:lol:

I rest my case m'lud.

Guilty by Janner Court.

 

[Pogleswoody]

:lol:

I rest my case m'lud.

Guilty by Janner Court.

Off with his nadgers!!

 

[Keepitgreen]

So what did he point and whistle at then Davie?

And not forgetting he walked towards them.

 

[Penlee]

I come from three generations in my family of qualified refs (me included) and I'm with IJN on this totally. Why should I stand up for all refs. Some are good/bad/OK or incompetent/deceitful/dishonest just like any profession

 

[Deacster]

Crikey, he owes us at least 10 penalties!

 

[Lundan Cabbie]

Come on Paul, you're not dim.

This man lied to cover his inadequacy as a match official.

There must be a ruling on sending off someone for attacking a ball boy, he got it wrong (possibly told so by a lino on he way off the pitch) and then lied so as to cover his arse.

Again I ask you referee types, why on Earth do you lot persist in sticking up for idiots that do you all a disservice?

Yes, the Orient man should be sent off. That IS the law. However, the referee didn't send him off which is consistent with him not seeing it. If he had seen it he would have sent him off. Every referee (including this one) is fully aware that violent conduct against anyone is a straight red.

Maybe he thought he saw the player grab the ball and the ball boy fall over. That wouldn't be a red card offence but who knows what he thought he saw. Only he does. If ten people were looking at that incident, not all ten would SEE it exactly the same. That's the same in any walk of life.

 

[Voice of Reason]

Are you sponsored by Specsavers too Cabbie?

The camera from behind the goal shows the incident perfectly well - no one who sees that footage could defend him. He sees it, it's not even debatable he chooses not to act - which is poor but mistakes happen. Compounding it by trying to say he didn't see it was a total cop out.

 

[Lundan Cabbie]

Are you sponsored by Specsavers too Cabbie?

The camera from behind the goal shows the incident perfectly well - no one who sees that footage could defend him. He sees it, it's not even debatable he chooses not to act - which is poor but mistakes happen. Compounding it by trying to say he didn't see it was a total cop out.

That is still only your opinion rather than undisputable fact. Only he knows for definite.

 

[Leo's Grandad]

I'll miss the game this weekend but hopefully the ref will get a very warm Janner welcome when he warms up.