i really appreciate referees in rugby most (not all) are simply there to keep the game flowing and allow as much scope as possible but maintain order and keep the players honest. Footballers are the biggest disgrace to watch, they show no respect for the referee and question every decision, appeal against every offside and free kick, swear and abuse linesman (they're not assistant referees) and never play either advantage or benifit of the doubt for attacking players, both rules in the game.
i really feel that the game would be better of if it was approached with the sort of zero tolerance to descent as in Rugby. for everytime you question the referee you get a free kick awarded against you, if you continue to argue ten yards for each further arguement. escalating to a penalty for persistent offenders.
Originally posted by kcamsOf course you mean football as in soccer not football as in gridiron. Just making that clear to all Americans out there.
i really appreciate referees in rugby most (not all) are simply there to keep the game flowing and allow as much scope as possible but maintain order and keep the players honest. Footballers are the biggest disgrace to watch, they show no respect for the referee and question every decision, appeal against every offside and free kick, swear and abuse linesman ( ...[text shortened]... to argue ten yards for each further arguement. escalating to a penalty for persistent offenders.
Yup. I've watched in horror as sweaty Italian footballers in need of haircuts basically molest referees.
Referees in soccer need to be able to easily dish out punishment, like the 'chirping' rules in rugby where a referee can overturn decisions or move the free kick up the field closer to the goals.
Wonder above wonder: no more dissension!