@Beezer - LWR is a refereeing term and a term we use here for our colleagues (and I use the term incredibly loosely) who let the rest of us down. Every single week. We all know of some, or hear gossip from other refs about them. They exist. They are sadly not big foot.
As for what players say - Players talk nonsense a lot of the time. In one ear and out the other. They mostly have an agenda.
You're the best ref we have had this season.
Thanks.
You're the worst ref we have had this season.
Thanks.
Last weeks ref didn't check tape/undershorts/jewellery
He's not here today. Sort it out please.
Last weeks ref was shocking, worst ref in the league
You ain't seen me yet.
Water ducks back. They rarely know what they are talking about. we do (or at least in terms of the laws of he game we should!)
Im with you on this one! It is open to interpretation to an extent but also shouldn't be used to bring other referees down with. I think SM has this spot on.