Is there a shortage of refs in many counties? In Down most adult football & hurling games are covered ok and it's rare for a ref not to turn up. At juvenile levels it not too bad either but its the same auld faces knocking their pans in doing 6-7 games a week. In ladies football & camogie there seems to be a real shortage of refs and ofter team managers referee. What's it like in other counties.
I have to say it's something I would never consider doing myself. It must be very lonely on the pitch by yourself when you've called something wrong and the supporters and players are all giving you dogs abuse. I've better things to do with my time.
I have to say it's something I would never consider doing myself. It must be very lonely on the pitch by yourself when you've called something wrong and the supporters and players are all giving you dogs abuse. I've better things to do with my time.