Don’t have to be serious. Probably better if they’re not…

Here are a couple of my pet peeves.

1) This is more from a refereeing standpoint. Stupidly small shin pads (I was reminded of this watching Arsenal v Brighton).

Not fit for purpose. I understand many players prefer to train without them, but they’re there for a reason, especially in outdoor games where weather conditions and player control don’t combine well with aggressive attitudes. Youth players are now choosing postage stamp-sized versions to emulate their heroes. Doesn’t end well.

2) Sticking with referees. Why can’t Premier League referees (in particular) wear different colours to the goalkeeper(s) in games? They have five different kits to choose from (again, motivated by watching Arsenal v Brighton: both the referees and the Arsenal keeper are in black). Lazy feckers.

3) Why don’t Leeds have a playing left back (one for Hopey)?

Plenty of others, obviously. The more trivial and inconsequential the better.