Recent content by Raider025

I agree with the action you took in abandoning the match. Clearly he was out of line. But wouldn't he have been dismissed for not behaving in a responsible manner? I'm being honest here, since some leagues probably allow the dismissal for OFFINABUS.

Well then. 2 years and some change away from football should be good for him. Fine should have been more though...

Only concern I'd have is "can I discern the movement of the ball"? If you can, no problems.

My apologies. I should have clarified. Here in New York, that's what I meant.

And this is why my FB name is different than my real name :p

Wow... Here in the US people are afraid to even talk bad to referees because we have "Zero Tolerance".

Brilliant. Caught him with that one.

Thankfully, not a lot of people in the US make that claim... ;)

I'm pretty sure the USSF would ban him. Not sure how long though...

I can understand the concern. However, as it has been stated, it is our job to show that the player is being sanctioned (be it yellow or red). Even if it seems "inflammatory", it needs to be done, and professionally since that's how we maintain our image.

A well done match my friend. And caught on video too! I'd be proud of that.

I'd have sent him off after the FIRST outburst. Also, just because the event is a charity match, doesn't give anyone leniency to do whatever they want.

@HullRef Look man, I understand your empathy, and if it weren't a mandatory send off, I think many people would agree with your views. But when the situation requires a send-off, no matter the score or importance, you have to follow the law and send the player.I know it can be painful and...

Even in my games here in the US it never gets this bad...

I hate to say it, but that card needs to come out if you said that. From the OP, it sounds like it was a 100% going to be a red. Score doesn't matter when it comes to the law. Alas, as to why the teams continued to play after even 9-0 is beyond me:eek: