19-04-2023, 04:19 PM
I didn't say immune from the abuse. I said immune from the more recent rise in abuse - which is at another level to where it was before. Clearly they were able to cope with any abuse they may have got in the early stage of their careers in order to get as far as they have done. We have enough experienced refs now - it's their consistency and quality that needs addressing. This isn't the 70's. Its what all organisations now strive for so shouldn't be beyond the PGMO. Clubs need to demand a higher standard too.