Valerian Ismael

[WBA1955]

I can't blame VI for showing passion.
What would Alex Ferguson have done had it happened to United?

[Albionic68]

I can't blame VI for showing passion.
What would Alex Ferguson have done had it happened to United?

Read an old article about Sir Alex Ferguson on the BBC website the other day.

Apparently SAF had 17 touchline bans during his managerial career. No, I haven't checked to see if it was accurately reported.

Daresay we've got some supporters who'd have been unhappy with a trophy haul under SAF at Albion due to his lack of emotional resilience. Personally speaking I think I could have toughed it out.

I suppose I'd best be off to check my moral compass before someone actually suggests it. Tara a bit Des', I could be gone for a while 😊 .

[SwedishBaggie]

Tbh, I think the standard of refs is appalling, and there are arrogant pr***s like Mike Dean et al out there every week. The refs don’t have to explain themselves and their decisions and/or mistakes to anyone, and they are on good money too.

Given that I think that players and managers are entitled to vent their anger and frustration - I don’t expect them to behave professionally when refs ”can get away with murder” and continue officiating week in and week out.

And, especially bearing in mind the different set of rules for the Klopps and Mourinhos of the world compared to, let’s say, Head Coaches of WBAFC…