Saturday 17th October, Stadium of Light - Hands up who knew, on first look, that a) th ball had actually hit the beach ball and b) what the correct outcome should have been?
I am a referee of 14 years, and a referee instructor, but on first look your mind starts racing and you wonder just what is the correct decision! To make an unpopular decision in that instant and be 110% certain you are correct MUST be difficult?!? Yes he is a professional and yes he got it wrong, but give Mike a break, he didn't do it because he wanted to cheat, he made a call on a situation which I so rare I have not seen it in 20 years of being involved in football!!!
I hope Mike bounces back from this!!
Sunday 18th October, Ewood Park
Hands up who loves the result against Burnley??
At a time when Rovers are struggling away from home, we showed a lot of grit and determination to win that game and do it for the fans!!! Being part of the crowd was an amazing feeling and I, sometimes, miss the rush of watching live football on a Saturday afternoon!!!
All season, The Europa League
UEFA are trialling a new idea to help with goal line decisions which involves having 5 active officials on a game, the 3 we expect to see and 2 on either goal line!!
In my mind, and those of my colleagues, we feel that this is not working. The goal line officials just look out of place and could be left with nothing to do for 90 minutes.
I have never been an advocate of goal line technology in football, but I feel now must be the time to bring it in, there is just too much at stake in the professional game to not bring this in!!
Would love to hear your thoughts on this.
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