ladbroke8745
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Have to say, after a game I done in April, I was close to calling it a day then but my partner and a refereeing friend of mine talked me out of it because I love doing it.
But, after only doing 1 game between then and last weekend, I must admit I wish I stuck with my "retiring" choice.
Last weekend, I was "criticised/abused" by players, aged just 12/13, after hearing the sidelines continuously do it. Basic mirroring effect. Sent a player off for an off floor lunge yards from his team coaches and parents but apparently him winning the ball meant it was perfect challenge even if he was close to breaking a leg. But the complaints from the sideline mirrored on the pitch before I could even send the player off.
Today, another youth match, another player sent off and again it's my fault. It's my fault the player kicked a passing player off the ball. It's my fault he called him a few names. It's my fault his team conceded four goals, scoring once. Sent coach away after listening to criticism of every decision I gave, or didn't give, and, with only a few minutes left, he then shouts at me that I'm useless and should keep up with play (I'm closer than he is making out, especially for being on my own in a lump in long style game). I've asked him to quietened down or leave. He refused to do either so I sent him off, giving him no choice to leave.
His comments were becoming more personal (I've left out certain words from here) which is what led to his dismissal).
I honestly feel I could be doing better things on my weekends these days.
But, after only doing 1 game between then and last weekend, I must admit I wish I stuck with my "retiring" choice.
Last weekend, I was "criticised/abused" by players, aged just 12/13, after hearing the sidelines continuously do it. Basic mirroring effect. Sent a player off for an off floor lunge yards from his team coaches and parents but apparently him winning the ball meant it was perfect challenge even if he was close to breaking a leg. But the complaints from the sideline mirrored on the pitch before I could even send the player off.
Today, another youth match, another player sent off and again it's my fault. It's my fault the player kicked a passing player off the ball. It's my fault he called him a few names. It's my fault his team conceded four goals, scoring once. Sent coach away after listening to criticism of every decision I gave, or didn't give, and, with only a few minutes left, he then shouts at me that I'm useless and should keep up with play (I'm closer than he is making out, especially for being on my own in a lump in long style game). I've asked him to quietened down or leave. He refused to do either so I sent him off, giving him no choice to leave.
His comments were becoming more personal (I've left out certain words from here) which is what led to his dismissal).
I honestly feel I could be doing better things on my weekends these days.