Been refereeing for 7 years and I’ve had 3 matches back after the COVID lay-off.
Maybe it was naive of me to think the enforced layoff would have players/coaches appreciating what they have, and play with a smile on their face.
I’m not sure I can handle another game of entitled, disrespectful crap from coaches. I only do youth football and the adults are absolutely the worst thing involved in it.
A yellow for dissent for one coach today, but the other one annoyed me more. Practically demanding an appointment to discuss an “offside” for the other team whilst we were still in play. No mention of the magnificent advantage for his own teams goal 2 minutes before it.
I just think I can’t be bothered with the hassle anymore. I’d like to think I’m a decent referee, been given a few cup finals and ran the line at others
I just can’t get away from this entitled crap from the adults. It seeps into the players and you can end up with a difficult day from barely anything.
Anyway, just wanted to let that out to others who know how difficult a job it is. Fingers are poised over the text to tell the coordinator at the league that I don’t want any more games.
Maybe it was naive of me to think the enforced layoff would have players/coaches appreciating what they have, and play with a smile on their face.
I’m not sure I can handle another game of entitled, disrespectful crap from coaches. I only do youth football and the adults are absolutely the worst thing involved in it.
A yellow for dissent for one coach today, but the other one annoyed me more. Practically demanding an appointment to discuss an “offside” for the other team whilst we were still in play. No mention of the magnificent advantage for his own teams goal 2 minutes before it.
I just think I can’t be bothered with the hassle anymore. I’d like to think I’m a decent referee, been given a few cup finals and ran the line at others
I just can’t get away from this entitled crap from the adults. It seeps into the players and you can end up with a difficult day from barely anything.
Anyway, just wanted to let that out to others who know how difficult a job it is. Fingers are poised over the text to tell the coordinator at the league that I don’t want any more games.