Dirk Gentlypaultheroyaltmesis
Is there a culture of linesmen not arguing with referees?
I ask, because in incidents like this, surely at least one of the linesmen would be thinking the ref has got it wrong.
It was sort of like the ref thought that if only the attacking side encroached, then it's a free kick (if the ball goes in the net) but I find it hard to believe all the officials would come to the same incorrect understanding.
In all my years of refereeing and through all my levels I never had an argument or witnessed one to be fair. Either as assistant or referee. We remain loyal throughout. We might have a conversation after the game and might say “you got that wrong” and actually in a game you might say that and between you a call is made.
Presumably also referees grade assistants in some way - or at least have a say in their advancement? So there's a clear incentive for assistants - who presumably want to be promoted to referees - not to p*ss them off.
Yeah - so from step 9… Wessex league and higher, referee would mark the assistants and submit weekly. I would say that is a strong factor in “team” approach because it’s them scores which can advance you, be appointed for the key games or cup finals.
