Antrim Football Thread

[whatwillbwillb]

Its that fact that no action was taken! MR2 to your credit at least state your position given the opportunity, let's hear from TYRDUB he's normally not shy in posting and giving his comments?

[Milltown Row2]

Its that fact that no action was taken! MR2 to your credit at least state your position given the opportunity, let's hear from TYRDUB he's normally not shy in posting and giving his comments?

On reflection there are times I've probably missed called something, all ref's have, I've even admitted it too 

But its players that create the fouls and for some reason the attention is with the ref?

[bannside]

Tyrdub isn't accountable to Gaaboard. I'm sure if he's seen the video he may have a different opinion but where would we be without refs. Hanging them out to dry here isn't going to help recruitment.

[imtommygunn]

Exactly BS. Why would he be accountable to a pseudonym on the internet? Not in any way fair and any ref only has one pair of eyes.

[whatwillbwillb]

Tyrdub isn't accountable to Gaaboard. I'm sure if he's seen the video he may have a different opinion but where would we be without refs. Hanging them out to dry here isn't going to help recruitment.

Fair point Bannside, however as MR2 has been prepared to take the rough with the smooth and credit to him for that, why not TYRBUB seeing as he is fairly active on all other topics on the board? All one can do is ask, if he chooses to be selective then so be it, no drama here.

[Sportacus]

Sorry to hear about all these injuries.  General point on referees, they are on a hiding to nothing.  If a fella is sent off, then most clubs slip about looking for every trick in the book to get the suspension lifted. Totally undermining the referees authority. Plus most if not all of us have slabbered at refs in the heat of the moment.  Why would anyone sign up to be a ref when it's stacked against you.  So we end up with a very small talent pool. It's a vicious circle as things stand. That's notwithstanding some of our good refs, in it for the right reasons despite the odds and doing a good job. And we wouldn't have competitions only for them. This definitely isn't the place to pick over their decisions.

[ck]

Sorry to hear about all these injuries.  General point on referees, they are on a hiding to nothing.  If a fella is sent off, then most clubs slip about looking for every trick in the book to get the suspension lifted. Totally undermining the referees authority. Plus most if not all of us have slabbered at refs in the heat of the moment.  Why would anyone sign up to be a ref when it's stacked against you.  So we end up with a very small talent pool. It's a vicious circle as things stand. That's notwithstanding some of our good refs, in it for the right reasons despite the odds and doing a good job. And we wouldn't have competitions only for them. This definitely isn't the place to pick over their decisions.

+1
Referees are one of the most undervalued and yet most important groups in the GAA. We're lucky to have them.

[Milltown Row2]

Awk now, they're well paid.

Fuel through the roof, tyres not cheap either, probably missing out. But sure some people know better

[Hoof Hearted]

Awk now, they're well paid.

Fuel through the roof, tyres not cheap either, probably missing out. But sure some people know better

I imagine that was tongue in cheek

[Milltown Row2]

Awk now, they're well paid.

Fuel through the roof, tyres not cheap either, probably missing out. But sure some people know better

I imagine that was tongue in cheek

So was mine

[toby47]

Awk now, they're well paid.

Fuel through the roof, tyres not cheap either, probably missing out. But sure some people know better

I imagine that was tongue in cheek

So was mine

MR2 what way does it work, do reffs get a set fee for the match then mileage? Cheque monthly?

Fair play to ye's BTW, I honestly couldn't ever do it myself.

[Milltown Row2]

Awk now, they're well paid.

Fuel through the roof, tyres not cheap either, probably missing out. But sure some people know better

I imagine that was tongue in cheek

So was mine

MR2 what way does it work, do reffs get a set fee for the match then mileage? Cheque monthly?

Fair play to ye's BTW, I honestly couldn't ever do it myself.

Expenses twice a year, ye ain't making money but you are certainly working for it..

The one thing I would say about refereeing, not everyone is cut out for it and that's fine, not sure what the uptake was this year, but wouldn't be many, as some only last a year or so before say "feck that for a game of darts"

4 games a week is around 15 miles or more running for me, keeping fit and being involved  in games after playing for so long fills a void

[BrendanAntrim]

Interesting. Do you record the movement, that would make an interesting strava snapshot

[NatSoSaff]

Fair play to you MR2. Despite the slagging and banter on here and elsewhere, I'm pretty sure 99.9% of people reflect and are grateful for the contribution you men make to the games.

[Milltown Row2]

Interesting. Do you record the movement, that would make an interesting strata snapshot

I do, I'm sure a lot of the 'better' referees do also. Hurling generally over 4 miles football used to be over that amount but recently due to the style of it thats dropped to around (for me) 3.7 in the main

Not surprisingly that minor games or under 16 games in football I cover more distance, tells ya ll ya need to know lol