I'm not sure all of that when through his head in that split second. I just think he was desperate to blow Grealish for diving and to be seen as a strong ref who will stamp down on it. He go over excited when he got the chance ad it has backfired massively on him.I certainly agree that they should be allowed to check events leading to a goal. What is wrong with the ref just saying, "my on-field decision is a goal but can you please check that tackle, handball etc"
The only way to improve refereeing is for the people on here who want to complain and moan, to become referees and to do a better job at it. Or to persuade former players to become referees too. End of, stop bleating, move on. You will not stop poor decision making, ever. Friend has previous? Really? Don’t they all?
Quote from: Newby on September 03, 2019, 12:15:34 PMThe only way to improve refereeing is for the people on here who want to complain and moan, to become referees and to do a better job at it. Or to persuade former players to become referees too. End of, stop bleating, move on. You will not stop poor decision making, ever. Friend has previous? Really? Don’t they all? Sorry that's crap. We all make mistakes but most of us are probably held accountable if we do our jobs badly. Why shouldn't refs be, especially when there is a lengthy history of cock ups from a particular individual? It is a difficult job but isn't that one reason why VAR is there to help them? He didn't give it a chance, so eager was he to punish Grealish. And yes he does have history with us. There aren't that many refs you can say have mugged us more than once or twice, but he is one of them who stands out, along with Elleray and Halsey.
Quote from: ktvillan on September 03, 2019, 05:05:15 PMQuote from: Newby on September 03, 2019, 12:15:34 PMThe only way to improve refereeing is for the people on here who want to complain and moan, to become referees and to do a better job at it. Or to persuade former players to become referees too. End of, stop bleating, move on. You will not stop poor decision making, ever. Friend has previous? Really? Don’t they all? Sorry that's crap. We all make mistakes but most of us are probably held accountable if we do our jobs badly. Why shouldn't refs be, especially when there is a lengthy history of cock ups from a particular individual? It is a difficult job but isn't that one reason why VAR is there to help them? He didn't give it a chance, so eager was he to punish Grealish. And yes he does have history with us. There aren't that many refs you can say have mugged us more than once or twice, but he is one of them who stands out, along with Elleray and Halsey. The F.A. don't give a fuck. They back their referees, despite the crap decisions. This is NOT a VAR issue, this is a terrible, personal opinion of a single individual called Kevin Friend. All referees will piss us off. Granted Friend appears to have done it more than once. He's a c*** and a crap referee but he's backed by even bigger c***s at the F.A. Yes, the mere mortals like you and I are held to account if we do a shit job. We live in the real world but you need to come to terms with the fact that the referees and the F.A. don't. Boys own stuff I'm afraid.
And should we just accept everything shitty in life and not try and change it? My point is accountability is needed somewhere. In the "real world" things can be, and are, changed by protest, campaigning, lobbying etc. The same can happen with ivory tower organisations like the FA if enough pressure is brought to bear, and a petition added to the media reaction is maybe not an unreasonable starting point.
Not signing a petition like that, definitely needs to be more strategic and campaign for a better standards system if needed.The one below it however i have signed, real world issue, thanks.https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-prosecution-of-those-who-are-saving-lives-in-the-mediterranean-sea-freepia
It's harmless. Doesn't worry me in the slightest. I signed 😁
Quote from: purpletrousers on September 05, 2019, 11:41:58 PMNot signing a petition like that, definitely needs to be more strategic and campaign for a better standards system if needed.The one below it however i have signed, real world issue, thanks.https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-prosecution-of-those-who-are-saving-lives-in-the-mediterranean-sea-freepia Done, bro.
I tell you what, if Blues fans had started this petition we’d be pissing ourselves laughing at them. It’s absolutely ridiculous. Seriously you guys need to get a grip.