Quote Originally Posted by jackal2 View Post
I concede (maybe) that the problem is ultimately with the rule rather than the particular referee, but it illustrates the ineptness of the footballing authorities that they regulate to a degree where an understanding of the circumstances and emotions of the game cannot be applied. And let's not kid ourselves, anyone who has seen a fair few football matches will know that there are certain referees whose body language betrays that they absolutely love the position of power it gives them, and enjoy being centre of attention, despite the fact that their judgement and performance often is not worthy of respect.
He was right though.