Guess Leaguefan's refusal to answer the question means that he's not put his name forward either.

As a Hull FC fan who has been to every game this season (and for the past 20 years) I'm fully aware that our team and coach has deficiencies. However, what we witnessed on Friday from the 'referee' was just not acceptable and anyone who is in any doubt about that should watch the game back. Mr Child is a regular topic of discussion because he is a poor referee who just isn't up to the job at SL level and the sooner Stuart Cummins realises that, the better. Unfortunately what will happen is that Cummins will defend Child to the hilt after last Friday night rather than concede that one of his boys had a very poor evening. Referees should be accountable, just as players and coaches are, but it ain't ever going to happen and that's why we end up with scenarios like last Friday night and the Wakey v Cas game at the Millennium this season.

superleague, we told you so.

You actually done the maths to see if that figure is correct ?

your posts are so cringe worthy to read.

I'm no sure what prompted this, given that I've been defending Childs and criticising Agar. Also, I'm not sure what comment you seem to have taken offence at.

However, I should perhaps point out that I'm a practising referee - quite possibly one of the most experienced practising referees south of Birmingham. Blowing a whistle doesn't, of course, give you any more authority off the field on RFL organisation matters than the next person, but given I've re-read my comments on this thread and found nothing particularly controversial or extreme, I admit to being at a loss regarding your response....

A schoolteacher AND a referee?


You know what they say.


Those who do, DO. Those who can't do, TEACH.

Those who play, PLAY. Those who can't play REFEREE.

And those who can't do, play, teach or referee, pretend to be internet warriors on message boards in between bouts of self-abuse. Go wipe your keyboard down and stop bothering the grown-ups. You've been warned about this before.

Bazza in case you read the above just look below

I question the mental stability of anyone who would consider becoming a referee. But to actually do it and then tell people they are one as well is bewildering

I agree with all you have said but would question the general fitness levels of the SL refs - I don't think i've ever seen a fitter ref than Thierry Alibert,in fact he prides himself on his fitness levels - just watch his warm-up routine before the game.I was also impressed with Mr Hewer at TO13 on saturday,he kept up with play and gave himself (like Mr Alibert) the best possible chance to make the correct decisions.

Just watching the Salford-bradford game and James child has had a nightmare. Wish he'd just stop blowing his whistle at every little tiny petty infringement. Just let the players play and stop ruining the game.

Without referees, we would have no game to play, watch or discuss

And all they get is from people

I thank them for helping the great game of Rugby League

You took the words out of my mouth - or at least away from my keyboard!

It's very easy to sit in your armchair or stand on a terrace and criticise, much easier than taking to the field and doing the job. If it was an easy task everyone would be doing. It's not so why spend so much time criticising those that do put their hands up and step into the line of fire?