@owlstalk Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Either way they're supposed to be totally professional and neutral on the pitch Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencerowl Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 23 hours ago, deaks1984 said: I wouldn't want to call anyone's professionalism in to question however balls to that... 1) He is apparently a Preston fan. Preston ply their trade in the championship, so why should this guy be officiating games that can affect his "preferred" team's position in the league? Even the most professional could find it difficult not to apply unconscious bias. 2) He is from Lancashire. Just throwing it out there but it would be quite difficult to live through the past 30 years in close proximity to Old Trafford without becoming swallowed up by the Manure behemoth. It would be quite easy to claim to be a fan of your "Home town" club, whilst stroking salami over a 97th minute Steve Bruce winner in 1993. I think the ref was at best awful that game, at worst something more sinister proving the latter is near impossible, ..... however if you dig deep enough you could find these type of things out about any official. They are human, have to live somewhere and probably supported a team somewhere along the line, it’s no where near enough proof required to even make an aligation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn59 Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Problem is nothing will happen about this. The FA ring fence their officials from anything. I think refs should be made to face the media after a game. And be subject to post match disciplinary action. After all a player can, a manager can so why not a ref? If officials were made to come out and answer questions to the press then things might, only might, become clearer about incidents in a game and what they gave. But as I'm 58 I don't think I'll be around to see anything like that happen in my lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughthecone Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 On 24 February 2018 at 21:31, AdsJ said: Nice to see you Neil to see you nice your in line for a Brucie Bonus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelowl Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 why hasn't this got its own thread as a caption competition? we need a laugh bruce: you seen the dele alli video swarbrick: yeah but not now brucie ...later 4th official : guys can i watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cross owl Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 On 24/02/2018 at 21:31, AdsJ said: Am i doing a good job boss , am I, am I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musn't Grumble Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 12 hours ago, Glenn59 said: Problem is nothing will happen about this. The FA ring fence their officials from anything. I think refs should be made to face the media after a game. And be subject to post match disciplinary action. After all a player can, a manager can so why not a ref? If officials were made to come out and answer questions to the press then things might, only might, become clearer about incidents in a game and what they gave. But as I'm 58 I don't think I'll be around to see anything like that happen in my lifetime. My grandson was 2 last week and he won't be around to see anything like that happen in his lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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