This evening, for the first time ever I overruled my assistant (neutral not club) for an offside call. He flagged for offside, but I shouted "play on, ball played by defender", which it was. He admitted to me afterwards that he did not see the ball played by the defender, which is completely fine - we aren't perfect and running the line is a tricky job - and I had no issue with the fact that we had different calls, since I was in the most credible position to see that play.
The benches and spectators did take issue however, and I feel bad for almost ruining his credibility for the rest of the match, and every decision following he had an earful from the benches, spectators and players.
Is there any better way of going about disagreements with your linesman so as to avoid questions of credibility?
The benches and spectators did take issue however, and I feel bad for almost ruining his credibility for the rest of the match, and every decision following he had an earful from the benches, spectators and players.
Is there any better way of going about disagreements with your linesman so as to avoid questions of credibility?