Disgusting attacks and statistics on match officials.

[Brin]

As a previous Referee, I had my fair run in with similar scenarios as posted below but, was fortunate enough to have both the maturity and man management skills on my side, to deal with it at the time. It's not always the case nowadays as young t.eenage boys/girls and even adults who wish to take up officiating, have to endure such horrendous verbal and physical abuse.

The attached stats below and some of the actual stories are appalling! There is no wonder others think twice about taking it on.

I would hazard a guess that a very very high percentage of all football know alls on the terraces, wouldn't have the bottle to go out there and officiate. When you're out there you are ''on your own''. You have to think instantly, decide in milliseconds what your decision is then hopefully you have the respect of players of what happens next. This doesn't always go to plan and there's no fellow officials on the sidelines to help you, no cameras for VAR and depending where you are at the time, no official support ie; police, to assist when things turn really ugly. Yes it can get that bad and that's not through bad officiating, it's how some players/managers blow up at times when things don't go their way. Think I'm joking?

As for the touchlines, there are some Managers that take it too far, thinking their team 'must' win come all odds. This in turn incites teams fans and suddenly you have a much larger issue to deal with. I never delayed in dealing with this, a quick stop of the game, a stern word with the 'Gobs.hite' stirring it all up usually sufficed. That's very hard when you're a young boy or girl in your t.eens and you're having to deal with a grown man/woman giving it large in front of you.

Have a read below then ask yourself, could you ever have officiated or could officiate if your'e fit and well enough to do so now?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61425471

[howdydoo]

Was fortunate enough to have both the maturity and man management skills on my side, to deal with it at the time.


Blimey O'Reilly


...... and who says referees have an high opinion of themselves


Nice one.

[Brin]

Was fortunate enough to have both the maturity and man management skills on my side, to deal with it at the time.


Blimey O'Reilly


...... and who says referees have an high opinion of themselves


Nice one.

Howdy, blah, blah, blah, watter off a ducks back pal . I meant I was 32 at the time not some kid so was more able to deal with the verbal that came my way. By the way, could you have done it?

[howdydoo]

Not a chance. Why would any sane person want to be a ref?

We have enough nutters in the world without me joining in

[Brin]

Not a chance. Why would any sane person want to be a ref?

We have enough nutters in the world without me joining in

Howdy, funnily enough and looking back, I wondered some times why I ever did it but I suppose it was two fold.

1. I was never good enough to play at a good level but I did turn out for some pubs/clubs.

2. I have a good understanding and for the love of the game, just wanted to be involved at some level, if only officiating.

Yes, I was mad to take it on

[Grist_To_The_Mill]

Not a job I would do to be honest

My cousin did it and he had enough tales to put anybody off.

I played football regularly in amateur leagues, sometimes Saturday and Sunday and I did see some aggro with refs but it wasn’t that common. Most of the aggro was when the ref didn’t turn up and the game was reffed by a volunteer

[millertop]

I took charge once has ref didn’t turn up, I forget I wasn’t actually playing and ran towards net with ball

[Ronners]

I took charge once has ref didn’t turn up, I forget I wasn’t actually playing and ran towards net with ball

Did you blow for offside?

[Brin]

I took charge once has ref didn’t turn up, I forget I wasn’t actually playing and ran towards net with ball

Why was you even running with the ball in your hand....did you think were you playing Australian rules football?

[Ronners]

As a previous Referee, I had my fair run in with similar scenarios as posted below but, was fortunate enough to have both the maturity and man management skills on my side, to deal with it at the time. It's not always the case nowadays as young t.eenage boys/girls and even adults who wish to take up officiating, have to endure such horrendous verbal and physical abuse.

The attached stats below and some of the actual stories are appalling! There is no wonder others think twice about taking it on.

I would hazard a guess that a very very high percentage of all football know alls on the terraces, wouldn't have the bottle to go out there and officiate. When you're out there you are ''on your own''. You have to think instantly, decide in milliseconds what your decision is then hopefully you have the respect of players of what happens next. This doesn't always go to plan and there's no fellow officials on the sidelines to help you, no cameras for VAR and depending where you are at the time, no official support ie; police, to assist when things turn really ugly. Yes it can get that bad and that's not through bad officiating, it's how some players/managers blow up at times when things don't go their way. Think I'm joking?

As for the touchlines, there are some Managers that take it too far, thinking their team 'must' win come all odds. This in turn incites teams fans and suddenly you have a much larger issue to deal with. I never delayed in dealing with this, a quick stop of the game, a stern word with the 'Gobs.hite' stirring it all up usually sufficed. That's very hard when you're a young boy or girl in your t.eens and you're having to deal with a grown man/woman giving it large in front of you.

Have a read below then ask yourself, could you ever have officiated or could officiate if your'e fit and well enough to do so now?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61425471

I played in local football until I was 34 and then went reffing, if anyone has played before then you know what to expect on a football field as a ref, but as you say Brin if the referee is a young boy or girl then it can be difficult to deal with moms and dads watching their kids teams play.
I referred mainly weekend games in the Rotherham saturday and sunday leagues, and county senior matches, but I also did some kids matches and the parents had to be kept in check, not that easy for anyone, but would be intimidating for a young boy or girl just starting out as a referee. UTM