Peat stands by SPL refs
Published Date:
02 December 2008
Scottish Football Association president George Peat has accused managers of criticising referees to deflect attention away from their own poor performances.
Several managers have clashed with match officials in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League this season.
And Peat fears the high-profile criticism could lead to problems with recruiting referees in future.
He said: "Referees are under more pressure because there are more televised matches and close incidents are examined.
"Listen to some of the pundits looking at incidents three or four times and still not making their minds up yet they expect the referee to get it right straight away.
"The criticism they get is over the top.
"The people in the game realise how hard a job it is but managers criticise referees to deflect their own team's deficiencies.
"It's difficult because kids thinking of taking up refereeing will look at the criticism and think it isn't for them.
"There is a recruitment drive on just now and we just hope it comes off."
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Last Updated:
02 December 2008 11:03 AM
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