Every ref has his trait.

Personally think he is the best referee.

Got to agree, this season at least. The thing I like is that he doesn't seem to covet the limelight like others which shall remain nameless

Steve 'Look at me' Ganson?

Also can any one tell me the last time a touch judge saw a reason to raise his flag.

They just relay everything via the wireless headsets they wear now. They do occasionally raise a flag but not too often.

Whiting questioned the touch judge on Friday for a decision made and the touch judge shrugged his shoulders and said "it wasn't me" - i do wish they would get involved more, especially for forward passes - they are ideally (or should be) placed. bring back Fred Lindop (and I never thought i would say that ).

Definately one of the better refs.

The fact that Newton was the on field captain at the time and is allowed to speak to the ref alludes you then?

Depends on what he said and how he said it. captains can be sent off for abuse, they are not immune.

On that point half way through a gallon of ale in a pub, I could see that Hodgson was in touch underneath the linesmans nose. Vella was not amused. Linesmen it would seem are only there to judge goalkicks.

Totally agree. It was standees assumption of guilty until proven innocent that riled.

He should show more respect to the officials in that case then

It really hurts me to say this but Mr Child had quite a good game at Perpignan yesterday !!!

no,I haven't been on the wacky baccy or the booze.......