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The FA Launches New Respect Campaign That is Sure to Test the Resolve of the Top Referees

Started by The Gaffer · 10 months ago

On Sunday, when Manchester United take on Portsmouth in the annual Community Shield fixture at Wembley, a marker may have been set for the future of our game and the respect that referees rightfully receive in times to come.
We may look back in ten years time and say that that was the day whe ... Continue reading »

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kkfla737
11 months ago

Howard Webb actually officiated a match here in the states this past week and he seemed to enjoy the experience. Why? No Fergie to berate him or John Terry to lead a march of players surrounding him. The game which went 120 minutes and pks, was generally a polite but intense affair as it was the final of one of our regional competitions.

I think it has become cultural thing to beat up on the officials in the PL, and it is unhealthy.

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Chris
11 months ago

If the John Terrys and Wayne Rooneys of the league are actually disciplined when they're out of line, I believe the campaign can be effective. I'll be surprised if the existing double standard for the English boys is eradicated.

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