Preaching.Originally Posted by Goatscheese
Kids only try their best. All refs only try their best. Like players, like keepers, like strikers. Nobody wants to miss a goal, or let in an easy goal, or make a bad decision. Bu things happen...
Frustration is understandable during a game. It is somewhat a good skill to have as a referee to be able calm things down. That being said, nobody needs to be verbally abused, it isn't acceptable anywhere else, so it shouldn't be acceptable on the field. I can understand an outburst or questioning a referee. But if you cant hear an explanation, accept that maybe it was a wrong decision and move on with your AA N grade game, and get to the beers.
Interestingly, watched a few NRL games lately (thanks housemate), and theres some terrible terrible decisions, and players just ask a sarcastic question and walk away.....Cricketers get shit decisions, and get fines for shaking their heads at umpires.... But here our sport is, giving shit to 16 year olds for giving a throw in the wrong way.
