The worst week of my life, Berbatov

RESPECT. I am a follower of the EPL and view as many matches as possible on Australian TV. As an ex match official of some experience, both in the UK and Australia prior to retiring, it disappoints me to witness the player and match officials breakdown in relationships which all too often is viewed contemptuously, specifically from the players point of view.
Match officials are human with decisions made usually in a split second and if seen as wrong by the offended party, this then can lead to ugly scenes of desrespect from both players and fans
Players make mistakes and are certainly not subjected to the flak the referees cops.
Both Rugby Union and League matches are exemplified by the conduct of the players towards the match officials, so maybe take a leaf out of their book.
Control of the match is in the hands of the referee and he can put his stamp on things right from the word go.
I was a personable referee and would go into the dressing rooms of both teams prior to the kick-off and ‘ talk’ to the players about my expectation of the game, which appeared to be appreciated by all concerned, including club officials.
This related also on the field of play, where my communication skills assisted in controlling the game. I was known as a players referee who allowed the game to flow with below average cautions and send offs, probably due to the fact that I had played football for some considerable time prior to taking up refereeing.
Whatever happened to the quick free kick?
A player from the opposing team who stands over the ball to stop this from happening should be booked.
This message I relayed to the players in my pre match dressing room spiel and never had a problem thereafter.
Today it takes forever to see a free kick taken near goal because the opponents don’t withdraw the full ten yards. Once again penalise them until they get the message, then perhaps the game will flow and players become more respectful.
The taking of the penalty kick scene becomes a joke, when players of both teame encroach before the ball is played and the referee does nothing. Once again the referee has it in his power to tell the players tbefore the kick is taken that they will be cautioned if they encroach, a problem that I never had because I communicated that fact and the players took notice.
These are just a few of my own observations which I feel would be of use if implemented.

Robert

RESPECT. I am a follower of the EPL and view as many matches as possible on Australian TV. As an ex match official of some experience, both in the UK and Australia prior to retiring, it disappoints me to witness the player and match officials breakdown in relationships which all too often is viewed contemptuously, specifically from the players point of view.
Match officials are human with decisions made usually in a split second and if seen as wrong by the offended party, this then can lead to ugly scenes of desrespect from both players and fans
Players make mistakes and are certainly not subjected to the flak the referees cops.
Both Rugby Union and League matches are exemplified by the conduct of the players towards the match officials, so maybe take a leaf out of their book.
Control of the match is in the hands of the referee and he can put his stamp on things right from the word go.
I was a personable referee and would go into the dressing rooms of both teams prior to the kick-off and ‘ talk’ to the players about my expectation of the game, which appeared to be appreciated by all concerned, including club officials.
This related also on the field of play, where my communication skills assisted in controlling the game. I was known as a players referee who allowed the game to flow with below average cautions and send offs, probably due to the fact that I had played football for some considerable time prior to taking up refereeing.
Whatever happened to the quick free kick?
A player from the opposing team who stands over the ball to stop this from happening should be booked.
This message I relayed to the players in my pre match dressing room spiel and never had a problem thereafter.
Today it takes forever to see a free kick taken near goal because the opponents don’t withdraw the full ten yards. Once again penalise them until they get the message, then perhaps the game will flow and players become more respectful.
The taking of the penalty kick scene becomes a joke, when players of both teame encroach before the ball is played and the referee does nothing. Once again the referee has it in his power to tell the players tbefore the kick is taken that they will be cautioned if they encroach, a problem that I never had because I communicated that fact and the players took notice.
These are just a few of my own observations which I feel would be of use if implemented.

Robert