Blackpool Jags Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 now it's irish referees. if this wasn't the sfa, it would look like a half-decent wind-up of both ugly sisters. Correct. (Southern) Irish refs, in the main will be kaffliks - inviting a hissy fit from the Hunnic hordes. Scandinavian whistlers will generally be of the Lutheran brand of prodisints; cue pathological screams from the Tims. Best bet is to import - starting now - Japanese or Korean refs; mostly likely to be into Buddhism or Shintoism and not giving a flying feck about the competing brands of poison that afflicts the tiny wee minds of our civic cousins. Costs? Not a problem, surely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennypaton Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 Celtic are the second most successful club in Scottish football, how they can think there is a referee bias against them I don't know. This isn't a case of the refs spitting the dummy out because of criticism, abuse towards match officials has been going on for as long as I have attended football. Celtic, and to a lesser extent Hearts, are questioning their integrity, a totally different situation to asking whether they are competent. Celtic have always had an unjustified element of paranioa within their support, however it seems that the board are now validating the anxieties of these nutters. IMO this is down to the reducing gates at Parkhead, by implicating some sort of conspiracy they are attmepting to rile up the fans and get bums back on seats. Lawwell and Reid, whatever you think of this political past, are intelligent men they know what they are doing. Its crazy was goes on in the minds of these people, see below; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda-jag Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 I'll probably only go this weekend if either (or both) of the following occur: 1. Stirling open up the terracing again to the Thistle support. 2. Ref is an Alloa Athletic supporter, and/or pledges he has a longheld dislike of the Albion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 (edited) All Category 1 referees should be women. Discuss. Edited November 23, 2010 by Jaggernaut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 John Lambie Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 All Category 1 referees should be women. Discuss. Are all refs not tits anyway? But yes, but only if they're not big macho shotputters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Wragg Posted November 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 (edited) According to Radio Scotland, the Icelandic FA granted the SFA permission to speak to their refs. They did so and have been told by the refs to shove it on the grounds of solidarity with their Scottish counterparts. It could be the only way games will go ahead at all on Saturday is if our own refs call off their action. Even if someone is willing to come in from abroad, the SPL and the Challenge Cup Final will likely take preference. (28 bodies required for these games alone to go ahead). Edited November 23, 2010 by H Wragg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 now it's irish referees. if this wasn't the sfa, it would look like a half-decent wind-up of both ugly sisters. I love this comment from the Icelandic FA chappie It is a delicate matter as it involves industrial action but the season is just over and the referees are in good condition. Glossy coat, wet noses. nicely groomed? I hate to see a referee badly turned out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 It would be quite funny to see a referees' picket line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock Jag Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 It would be quite funny to see a referees' picket line. All the assistants would wait until the referee's already blown his whistle before they lifted their banners... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honved Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 Correct. (Southern) Irish refs, in the main will be kaffliks - inviting a hissy fit from the Hunnic hordes. Scandinavian whistlers will generally be of the Lutheran brand of prodisints; cue pathological screams from the Tims. Best bet is to import - starting now - Japanese or Korean refs; mostly likely to be into Buddhism or Shintoism and not giving a flying feck about the competing brands of poison that afflicts the tiny wee minds of our civic cousins. Costs? Not a problem, surely. Big problem for you though...scab labour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honved Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 We should get some retired refs to help out. Kenny Clark, Willie Young and what's Les Mottram up to these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alx Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 This strike is not going to do the refs' popularity much good! It'll be as popular as the Dundee fans away game boycott. Everyone thought that they were a bunch of eejits beforehand, and it'll just put the tin hat on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 We should get some retired refs to help out. Kenny Clark, Willie Young and what's Les Mottram up to these days? If today's crop of refs think they face too much abuse just stick Mottram in charge of a Jags game. Incidentally if the SFA only get a handful of refs for Saturday will they "prioritise" and stick them in the SPL games? Bitter irony if the Celtic game gets a ref at the weekend and other matches don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleGreySky Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 especially if it's a horrific one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.D Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Don't be daft, Celtic don't want a referee at all. They should be allowed to use one of their own guys. BTW has anyone seen John Reid in a pair of shorts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda-jag Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 We should get some retired refs to help out. Kenny Clark, Willie Young and what's Les Mottram up to these days? All 3 are too old, rules state scots refs must be under 47. As for KC, he is too busy siding with the refs and appearing on Newsnight Scotland alongside Micheal Kelly and Graham Spiers. If you have 20 minutes spare, strongly recommend you watch Monday nights programme which was dedicated entirely to the ref debate, where Micheal Kelly shows it isn't just the current Celtic Chairman who's an absolute spanner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vom Itorium Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Looks like it's gonna be Dutch referees now. Wonder if they wear orange? That's just gonna increase the paranoia tenfold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alx Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 What's the odds on the game going on now? If the refs don't strike, the frost might kick in instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willjag Posted November 25, 2010 Members Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 What's the odds on the game going on now? If the refs don't strike, the frost might kick in instead. Wouldn't that be a hoot, if the SFA brought in numerous ref's from all over just for them to cancel the games because of severe weather! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Wouldn't that be a hoot, if the SFA brought in numerous ref's from all over just for them to cancel the games because of severe weather! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Blutarsky Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 It would be quite funny to see a referees' picket line. a picket line wouldn't be allowed as it's not a strike, insofar as referees being self-employed, are not subject to laws governing striking. one by one, refereeing assocs across europe are confirming that they won't help out. so effectively, there's a good chance financial chaos could ensue as a result of a few trained volunteers deciding that they're not going to turn up this weekend - law suits from satellite broadcasters unable to show telivised games, non renewal of sponsor deals etc. karma? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 a picket line wouldn't be allowed as it's not a strike, insofar as referees being self-employed, Even if they went ten paces back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 a picket line wouldn't be allowed as it's not a strike, insofar as referees being self-employed, are not subject to laws governing striking. one by one, refereeing assocs across europe are confirming that they won't help out. so effectively, there's a good chance financial chaos could ensue as a result of a few trained volunteers deciding that they're not going to turn up this weekend - law suits from satellite broadcasters unable to show telivised games, non renewal of sponsor deals etc. karma? Well, everybody can thank Reid and his ilk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 SFA spokesman said The Scottish FA can confirm that agreement has been reached with several European National Associations to ensure matches in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League and the Alba Cup final will be covered this weekend. "Negotiations are continuing with other national associations to help ensure that some, if not all, matches in the Scottish Football League go ahead as normal. "Clubs will be informed by 3pm today whether their matches will go ahead or not in light of the Scottish Category One referees electing to persist with their withdrawal of labour So the Celtic home match gets preference over most other senior games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Blutarsky Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Gijs de Jong, the KNVB's competition manager, told media in Holland: "When we heard there were death treats, we pulled out." it's clearly not the dutch referees who are filling in for their scotch counterparts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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