Forgive me Refchat, for I (may) have sinned ....

[Brian Hamilton]

. Handling your input just fine thanks Brian. Was simply hoping for some more thoughtful, considered responses to what was very much a one off situation. But your perspective is clear and I shall redouble my efforts to not let you down in future

You've not let me down.

You've let the teams down, you've let The FA down and worst of all, you've let yourself down.



P.S. you asked for that

Well **** me! Have we all taken our perfect pills again? As @SM has said, can we try and actually give some constructive criticism rather than the usual "my **** don't stink" responses.

Why should I condone a referee not doing the job right? If she or he hasn't done the job, and I'm pretty sure the title gives it away that he knows he didn't, I'm not giving out medals.

You know from previous posts that I can be constructive, I can be supportive and I can be understanding, especially of inexperienced referees (not always I will admit) BUT on this occasion a Level 5 has not fulfilled his obligations. Now if this player scores the winning goal in a league title decider or a cup semi-final in two weeks, is that right?

 

[Russell Jones]

You've not let me down.

You've let the teams down, you've let The FA down and worst of all, you've let yourself down.



P.S. you asked for that

Reminds me of one of my favourite jokes .. the one about the family of balloons .. will share by PM if you haven't heard it

 

[Brian Hamilton]

Reminds me of one of my favourite jokes .. the one about the family of balloons .. will share by PM if you haven't heard it

Oh I've heard it. I don't tell it because I prefer my humour to be situational and I'm rarely in balloon filled rooms

 

[Padfoot]

Not really sure what "constructive" comments can be made around a situation where a senior colleague has completely neglected their obligations towards a mandatory caution?

"There there, it doesn't matter...."?

 

[Russell Jones]

Not really sure what "constructive" comments can be made around a situation where a senior colleague has completely neglected their obligations towards a mandatory caution?

"There there, it doesn't matter...."?

 

[Tealeaf]

Nutshell time.

You did it.

It worked; AKA You got away with it.

You won't do it again.

Lesson learned; absolution granted.

 

[PinnerPaul]

Heck if you can't handle a few characters on a screen how do you cope with 22 players in each game?

Can't give verbal warnings, yellow , reds to people on here...............................

 

[A Freethinker]

Well **** me!

Wouldn't even kiss ye! (my usual response to players who say that or xxxx me, ref!)

As for the op, if it's a cautionable offence, then why didn't you? I understand you were in the process of cautioning the player and then noticed the nose stud? Was this a second caution then? Did you advise them pre-match no jewellery? Sorry stirring pot. Would have still issued caution if you thought it was, although seems like common sense used so wouldn't hang you for it. Although as @xPositor says could have added to his 5! Take a slap on the wrist and behave next time.

 

[Brian Hamilton]

Can't give verbal warnings, yellow , reds to people on here...............................

Oh but they can and do

 

[Charlie Jones]

@Russell Jones ... listen pal - you was the ref, you did as you see fit, you know what you should have done - where is the issue? Maybe you should have cautioned him, and then said - 'by the way fella, that nose stud needs removing - ill call you back on when my AR is happy with it' - although if no player was asking for the caution, did the tackle definitely warrant one? or could it have been a manageable anyway?

in regards to your comments @Padfoot - we are talking about a referee that hasn't cautioned a player for a foul ... not a policeman that hasn't arrested a rapist ... 'Don't worry sarg, I managed the situation ... he won't be raping anyone anytime soon' How about we tone it down a little?

God forbid you ever assess/observe me!