Steve C
The Unfit one!
Is it just me, or have managers been a bit dopey this season in that, in about 70% of my games, theyve asked to make subs when the keeper has the ball in his hands from a save for example. Then it takes 5 minutes to explain that the ball isnt out of play so im not going to authorise a sub. I was doing an U18s college game at the county fa venue, 3-2 to blues, 3 mins left, keeper picked up a loose over the top ball, blue manager shouts 'REF! SUB!' and i shouted back 'No mate, youll have to hang on the balls still in play' while giving him the raised hand to try and signify no so i could keep my eye on the game, the keeper rolls it to defender and he just stops and looks at me and said 'what ref?' so i shout 'not you mate, play on!' then red striker pinches ball and scores. I then get surrounded by blues saying 'what the f*ck ref! What are you playing at?' So i tried to explain that their manager requested a sub but the ball was still in play so i didnt authorise it, the blue defender caught in possession then tried 'oh i thought you were talking to me ref', cue blues jumping on the bandwagon 'yeah ref come on' and i just said any more comments and I will yellow each and every person within 3 yards of me, 'ill answer questions but i will not take comments. This meant 'ok sorry ref' and then play just carried on as per.