Post by xyz1000 on Jan 26, 2014 9:25:17 GMT 8
I find it deeply disturbing that the UFL has suspended referees for 50 matches for an error the referees made. Fifty matches is essentially two whole seasons which means these referees will no longer officiate at the highest level of Philippine football because of one mistake. Such a sentence is punitive – it punishes the referees and will now discourage other referees from taking charge of the game. Moreover, it will give further ammunition to coaches and players to disrespect referee decisions. It sets a precedent to a path I do not like.
I’m not saying that the red card was a mistake. Maybe it was. I’m saying that 50 games suspension is harsh, punitive, and gives referees no respect.
Refereeing is likely in a sad state of affairs and this situation doesn’t help at all. The solution is long term, as is most of the development for football in the country in general. If there’s one thing I haven’t read anything about in the news, it’s anything about the development of referees in the country. I’ve read and heard about grassroots development for kids, coaching licenses, construction of pitches, and players from overseas coming to play in the UFL. But I haven’t heard much about developing and improving the referees.
link to story (spin.ph)
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With the star striker available for the 7:30 p.m. encounter after his red card in the 1-2 loss to Global the last time was reduced to a yellow, Kaya is assured of fielding an intact lineup as it aims for its second victory in three games.
“It is great to have OJ available for the game as he deserves the right to play,” Kaya coach David Perkovic told Spin.ph on Wednesday regarding Porteria, who scored for the squad before getting sent off last Saturday.
Apart from downgrading Porteria’s infraction, the UFL also suspended referee Christian Pacaña and assistant referee 1 Christopher Bautista for 50 matches each for their miscue in the Global-Kaya game.
Perkovic welcomed the league’s decision, the first time in league history the UFL has cracked the whip on erring referees.
I’m not saying that the red card was a mistake. Maybe it was. I’m saying that 50 games suspension is harsh, punitive, and gives referees no respect.
Refereeing is likely in a sad state of affairs and this situation doesn’t help at all. The solution is long term, as is most of the development for football in the country in general. If there’s one thing I haven’t read anything about in the news, it’s anything about the development of referees in the country. I’ve read and heard about grassroots development for kids, coaching licenses, construction of pitches, and players from overseas coming to play in the UFL. But I haven’t heard much about developing and improving the referees.
link to story (spin.ph)
…
With the star striker available for the 7:30 p.m. encounter after his red card in the 1-2 loss to Global the last time was reduced to a yellow, Kaya is assured of fielding an intact lineup as it aims for its second victory in three games.
“It is great to have OJ available for the game as he deserves the right to play,” Kaya coach David Perkovic told Spin.ph on Wednesday regarding Porteria, who scored for the squad before getting sent off last Saturday.
Apart from downgrading Porteria’s infraction, the UFL also suspended referee Christian Pacaña and assistant referee 1 Christopher Bautista for 50 matches each for their miscue in the Global-Kaya game.
Perkovic welcomed the league’s decision, the first time in league history the UFL has cracked the whip on erring referees.