Post by Sir Trevor B'Sol on Mar 29, 2022 10:54:51 GMT
FAIR PLAY TO THE REFEREE
The referee against Carlisle United in the 1-0 defeat on Saturday 26th March has to be commended for his display.
He booked both Brennan Dickenson and Kristian Dennis for their cynical 96th minute fouls.
Six minutes of added time was scheduled but in the end he played nearly 10 minutes.
The "multiple cramps" of the Cumbrians players, the time-wasting throw-in and the snail-like ball boy activity were to blame.
Had we equalised with one of those late chances would "Simmo" have been so polite.
We have had some other very competent officials in the second half of the season.
Bobby Madley in the 1-1 draw at Sutton United on Saturday 5th February 2022 was excellent.
He was tuned into the tumbling and crumbling dives of the Sutton United players.
He was also brave in his decisions throughout the match.
Another splendid referee was Carl Brook from East Sussex.
He was in charge for the 2-0 victory against Hartlepool United on Saturday January 15th 2022.
A fourth referee that was exceptionally on the ball was James Linington from Newport.
He handled the 4-2 victory against Rochdale on Saturday December 11th 2021.
It is a dramatic difference to some of the early season referees. Long may it continue.
