Quote: Itchy Arsenal "The ref has an hard enough job without players whinging and moaning all the time. I’m assuming Griffin called the ref a cheat which for me should be a serious charge with a very lengthy suspension. The authorities have let discipline drop over the years and now all teams continually challenge the refs decisions and claim for penalties when there is no reason for the ref to give a penalty. How often do we see 10 yards given for backchat? I would agree that the authorities should advise clubs that a line has been drawn in the sand and make them aware of potential consequences if players cross that line.
The biggest cheat on the day was Griffin. His ill discipline cheated Hull fans and players of staying in the CC.
Historically as a game most fans were proud how players respected refs unfortunately, that no longer applies. It’s an easy fix if the authorities have the balls to resolve the issue.
Agree that Leigh were out of order in appealing on those decisions.'"
I agree but, on the other hand, how are players supposed to react with such inconsistency with the refs decisions. The refs decisions should 100% be respected on the feld of play but, if found to be incorrect, they should be subjected to the same scrutiny as a players actions during a match
Refs need to be protected from the abuse of players/fans etc... but they should not be protected from their own mistakes