He is RAF, just not used to dealing with spoilt Civilians

Probably found both his tours to Afghanistan safer than refereeing!!

Much safer.........

He would have been staying in a 5* hotel, miles away from any conflict.......

Do they have 5* hotels in Afghanistan?

They have a few high quality international hotels, but they are far from safe or free from conflict

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-mid ... t-46926982

I too think the referee was justified but it sets a dangerous precedent if he is not reprimanded in some form (a fine or short suspension at the most). Individuals in authority are paid to remain composed in such situations. You wouldn’t expect a copper to act like that without any suffering any repercussions... well, maybe you would.

Argyle?

Na?

Chow...

I feel for the bloke tbh. Yea he is not the best ref we have seen but the dogs abuse they get is just tedious.

I know it wouldn't be tolerated in any other work place so why should football refs have to put up with.

He was wrong in this instance, has put his hands up and will take his punishment.

The FA need to support the officials to bring in a rugby style authority. This lads can really control the thugs on a rugby field and they get respect for doing it.

Too long football players have got away with it.

Saying all that it won't stop because the primos on the pitch think they are beyond reproach.

I feel for the bloke tbh. Yea he is not the best ref we have seen but the dogs abuse they get is just tedious.

I know it wouldn't be tolerated in any other work place so why should football refs have to put up with.

He was wrong in this instance, has put his hands up and will take his punishment.

The FA need to support the officials to bring in a rugby style authority. This lads can really control the thugs on a rugby field and they get respect for doing it.

Too long football players have got away with it.

Saying all that it won't stop because the primos on the pitch think they are beyond reproach.

Totally agree with the above, plus the abuse they get from managers as well, Lambert hasn’t covered himself in respect on this.

"Backdated" suspension for Drysdale.

Darren Drysdale: Referee given backdated ban for Alan Judge clash - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56366031

Alan Judge's version of events.

https://www.skysports.com/football/news ... frontation

Alan Judge's version of events.

https://www.skysports.com/football/news ... frontation

Interesting!!
Maybe rugby refs get more respect because they don't tell porkies to their governing body? (If he did, they can't both be right)(and it's often recorded on mic in rugby of course!).

Alan Judge's version of events.

https://www.skysports.com/football/news ... frontation

Interesting!!
Maybe rugby refs get more respect because they don't tell porkies to their governing body? (If he did, they can't both be right)(and it's often recorded on mic in rugby of course!).

Srange that Judge says the media dept have evidence that he didn't use the C word but declines to produce it. I'm glad the ref got nothing more than a 2 match ban.