Der Kaiser 1 wrote:Sorry but do not agree. If somebody has a problem with drink and getting easily wound up then either stop drinking-seek help or do not go to a Family event. The ref was very poor fair enough, but I personally do not think it gives somebody the right to throw bear over him or attack people. The Ref is like all of us-a human being who makes mistakes, has bad days and has other things which can effect his performance. Without the Ref you have no game. I feel there is not enough respect for Refs in Sport as whatever they do they are wrong and they know they will get a load of verbal abuse-yet still turn up and usually try the best. I have Reffed at Rugby League a couple of times and its bloody hard work with communicating with your linesmen etc as well as talking to the players. I guess Soccer is also a tough sport to Ref
For people to throw bear at him and others is just way out of line and a disgrace. I would hope the people responsible are caught.
I respect that but the hatred at football matches is far greater than rugby ones, they cannot be compared and this will not change. That's why you are not allowed to drink while the game is on by the FA- a rule that is seldom adhered to at unibond games.
People are moaning about the 'vast minority' that are at fault. Believe me those abusing the ref after yesterday's game were by no means a minority.
