Exeter Rhino wrote:The Guardian reporting that Lisone is under investigation for tweeting after the game that referees should be held accountable just like players.
I mean if that’s not aimed at anyone in particular then can he not just argue it’s a statement of fact?
It doesn't help when the players and coaches use this as a deflection technique to hide their own short comings. Newman is a prime example - his behaviour on the field is appalling yet many on here will defend him to the hilt. Smith is obviously feeling the pressure!! You never see them highlighting where they have bad decisions go their way!! Players constantly trying to con the ref - how often do you see players claim tries they know they haven't scored - blame anyone when they drop the ball cold. If we want better refereeing the players and the coaches have to do their bit.
Journalists the same and fans who take the game far too seriously as the idiot above. It starts with junior RL where parents should know better but behave like complete numpties egged on by each other - its a disgrace.
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do you mean me david? if so please point out where I condone abuse. refs in all sports are accountable for there performances, as are players. it's his the best get to the top. there us a difference between that and abuse. I know, I had the balls to do it
tad rhino wrote:do you mean me david? if so please point out where I condone abuse. refs in all sports are accountable for there performances, as are players. it's his the best get to the top. there us a difference between that and abuse. I know, I had the balls to do it
I think he means the person who sent the messages to Griffiths
They should be held accountable but those messages are abhorrent. Hopefully police will pay them a visit and hold them accountable too. Happy fir club to ban them too
Should refs be respected. Yes. Should they be protected from the crap like what has been highlighted above. Yes.
But at a professional level should they be held accountable and be open to criticism presented in the right way from other stakeholders. Also yes.
Just my thoughts, I know it’s a hard job, I’m good friends with a couple of refs, but at top level there has to be certain standards. I don’t think Smiths reaction was due to pressure either.
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