This would make interesting reading if the truth was told

[epsomraver]

Last week, Scottish National Party MP Peter Wishart called for all referees in Scotland to be forced to reveal their allegiance to a particular team, a suggestion backed by Celtic chairman John Reid.
What would happen if Premier Referees were made to do the same under a lie detector? or threat of a Glasgie kiss?

[HatterDon]

Well, George Orwell was right ... 26 years late, mind you, but ... .

[epsomraver]

Refs should declare if they have an allegiance to a club and should not be allowed to officiate in those games, the problem in Scotland is not which club but are you Catholic or Protestant?

[AlFayedsChequebook]

The real problem here are the clubs. They are basically lobbying to have the ability to choose who referees their matches - which is tantamount to matchfixing.

[epsomraver]

You don't think Red nose has a say in who refs at their games?

[AlFayedsChequebook]

You don't think Red nose has a say in who refs at their games?

He probably does and it is a problem. Condemning refs is not the answer, we should support them - they are human. If people want mistake free games then technology is the only answer.

[epsomraver]

Totally agree but they should be treated with same respect as Rugby refs are, none of this pushing and in the face that is creeping back in.

[AlFayedsChequebook]

Totally agree but they should be treated with same respect as Rugby refs are, none of this pushing and in the face that is creeping back in.

Simple rule - only the captain is allowed to talk to the ref. anyone else gets a yellow card.

[HatterDon]

Totally agree but they should be treated with same respect as Rugby refs are, none of this pushing and in the face that is creeping back in.

Simple rule - only the captain is allowed to talk to the ref. anyone else gets a yellow card.

and when this law is violated, the ref gives a yellow card TO THE TEAM CAPTAIN.