Spfl Referees Are Shite Thread

[robbojunior]

A high boot. Yet seemed to let Partick off with it constantly. Fucking shambles.

Aye it was definitely a high boot and so probably correct to rule it out, but you're right he let them away with a few of those. Useless cunt. Also was amusing how far out of the corner arc Stewart placed the ball for the disallowed goal

[oilcat]

Partick constantly stood a guy in front of the ball to stop free kicks, twice Shinnie kicked the ball off the same player yet the ref lectured Shinnie...

[muttonhumper]

Partick constantly stood a guy in front of the ball to stop free kicks, twice Shinnie kicked the ball off the same player yet the ref lectured Shinnie...

 

Aye.

 

That was my only stand up and froth bawling expletives moment of the game.

 

Cheers ref. Kept me warm for a good 5 minutes that rant.

[Poodler]

The ref was honking. But the rest of game wasnt much better. Was right to disallow the goal. Rooneys foot was nearly at the crossbar

[redone]

Having seen the highlights I think he was right enough to disallow Rooney’s effort in the first half. But like the ref at the Huns game at Ibrox he didn’t penalise the opposition for similar offences

 

And we should have had a penalty in the second half when they skied a clearance which the wind took back in to the penalty box. First of all their defender clearly barged into Stewart , and then their keeper jumped into Rooney. Yet the ref saw it as a foul on the keeper

 

And why is it we seem to suffer more than anyone else from the advantage rule not being applied properly? another glaring example last night

[aberdeen1970]

I see Partick only named 5 subs last night. Either his entire under 20 team are rubbish or he's sending the completely wrong message to his younger players

[V for Vendetta]

I see Partick only named 5 subs last night. Either his entire under 20 team are rubbish or he's sending the completely wrong message to his younger players

They lost a few players to late injuries I think, so probably didnt think it worth more disruption?

[aberdeen1970]

They lost a few players to late injuries I think, so probably didnt think it worth more disruption?

 

Personally I would have taken 2 of my best Under 20s with me as an incentive. Unless they travelled up in a mini bus.

[V for Vendetta]

 

Personally I would have taken 2 of my best Under 20s with me as an incentive. Unless they travelled up in a mini bus.

Could be lots of reasons.

 

I know they have a lot of injuries and a thin squad.

 

Maybe they didnt have time to change their plans, or preferred the guys to play in the development game rather than warm a bench.

 

Or maybe there are match day bonuses to consider.

 

Lots of factors Id think.

[Poodler]

I see Partick only named 5 subs last night. Either his entire under 20 team are rubbish or he's sending the completely wrong message to his younger players

4 subs

 

 

 

One was Storey

[aberdeen1970]

Could be lots of reasons.

 

I know they have a lot of injuries and a thin squad.

 

Maybe they didnt have time to change their plans, or preferred the guys to play in the development game rather than warm a bench.

 

Or maybe there are match day bonuses to consider.

 

Lots of factors Id think.

 

Fair enough I spose. Maybe I'm just being a grumpy git. I think Scottish clubs need to show their young players that there is a pathway to the first team. I'm one of the few that liked the u21 rule in the match day squad with the financial rewards that came with it

[tup]

No you're right. They should have named all the subs. Youngsters if need be.

[BWG]

What did he do?

 

Started time wasting on every throw in then when the ref pulled him up on it more or less telt him to zip it and pointed out their constant running down the clock.

[Chewie37]

And why is it we seem to suffer more than anyone else from the advantage rule not being applied properly? another glaring example last night

Not a dig at anyone, but it's probably the Shinnie effect, as captain he bends the refs ear a lot, so the ref ended up giving the foul straight away......one way of looking at it?

[Tord31]

who is the ref on sat? need a decent ref who actually books the players for fouls

[The Boofon]

Aerobically unlikely!

Possible though.

Eric Black jumped over the crossbar in the 80s.

[oilcat]

who is the ref on sat? need a decent ref who actually books the players for fouls

 

John Beaton

[BWG]

who is the ref on sat? need a decent ref who actually books the players for fouls

 

You're aware this is the SPFL?

[maryhilldon]

who is the ref on sat? need a decent ref who actually books the players for fouls

He wont hesitate to book our players, don't worry about that.

[Ernie McCracken]

I remember Graham Rix's first game in charge at Pittodrie.

 

Paul Hartley was frustrated and wanted to take a quick free kick so with two hands aggressively pushed the referee out of the way.

 

So red card and lengthy ban right? No, not even a yellow card.

 

The traditional hearts thug teams have been shown far too much leniency in the past.

 

The only time i ever saw the ref properly clamp down was, surprise surprise, at ibrox when they go 4 sent off.

[V for Vendetta]

I remember Graham Rix's first game in charge at Pittodrie.

 

Paul Hartley was frustrated and wanted to take a quick free kick so with two hands aggressively pushed the referee out of the way.

 

So red card and lengthy ban right? No, not even a yellow card.

 

The traditional hearts thug teams have been shown far too much leniency in the past.

 

The only time i ever saw the ref properly clamp down was, surprise surprise, at ibrox when they go 4 sent off.

The refs are just so inconsistent, SFA/spfl will point out they can't afford professional referees but it's not like they get £50 a game, you still expect them to operate to a basic standard of consistency.

[V for Vendetta]

They get about 850 a game I think

[Doncomitant]

They get about 850 a game I think

I though it was a little more than that for top flight games. Around 1000

[V for Vendetta]

Either way, its a sum of money that suggests to me these guys should perform to a standard and expect to be closely scrutinised.

 

They arent doing it for beer money or expenses.

 

So why are they so crap and why do so many of them seem to get away with it?

 

Puzzling.

[mcdougall(4)]

You're asking the wrong questions

 

Start with would I do it

If not why not

Go from there

[V for Vendetta]

You're asking the wrong questions

 

Start with would I do it

If not why not

Go from there

If your suggesting it such an undesirable task that no one wants to do it and therefore we have to accept what we get then no I really disagree tbh.

 

It wont be for everyone but there will be enough candidates out there Im confident.

 

Problem is the culture of failure within the SFA and regional refereeing bodies.

[shut up meg]

If your suggesting it such an undesirable task that no one wants to do it and therefore we have to accept what we get then no I really disagree tbh.

 

It wont be for everyone but there will be enough candidates out there Im confident.

 

Problem is the culture of failure within the SFA and regional refereeing bodies.

 

 

Yep, you don't see many labourers, welders etc. refereeing games.

They all seem to be directors of companies, accountants etc.

Also, they must be getting close to £50k a year, for that type of money then surely it close to be a full time job.

[shut up meg]

I've worked with many sharp guys on the shop floor over the years.

They are not the most articulate but are shrewd, clever and sharp, I've also worked with guys who have been directors on listed companies who talk a good game but in reality are thick as fuck.

The point I'm making is that it wouldn't surprise me if the SFA and referees association had a choice between promoting a car salesman or a company director, they'd choose the director.

[shut up meg]

Correct, based on nothing but my opinions.

[mcdougall(4)]

If your suggesting it such an undesirable task that no one wants to do it and therefore we have to accept what we get then no I really disagree tbh.

 

It wont be for everyone but there will be enough candidates out there Im confident.

 

Problem is the culture of failure within the SFA and regional refereeing bodies.

I notice you haven't given answers

The point is that Scotland is a small country population wise, then you start to decrease at all levels those willing to take part.

You end up with a small and shallow pool to pick from.

Furthermore, in this day and age of social media and internet bampoterry the toll being a ref in Scotland must put on your life.

Fuck that.