Does anyone else think the above thread is being hi-jacked?
I find the thought of referees openly criticising a disciplinary process that has been visited twice by the highest panel in the country unedifying. Particularly as it is not permitted for referees to be criticised openly. I would suggest if you feel strongly that you use another area to express it -and I suggest, for the good of the game as a whole, not announcing you are a referee.
The circumstantial evidence seems to indicate guilt, a long ban is warranted -the only problem seems to be the short bans dished out to professional players. Increase theirs by all means.
I find the thought of referees openly criticising a disciplinary process that has been visited twice by the highest panel in the country unedifying. Particularly as it is not permitted for referees to be criticised openly. I would suggest if you feel strongly that you use another area to express it -and I suggest, for the good of the game as a whole, not announcing you are a referee.
The circumstantial evidence seems to indicate guilt, a long ban is warranted -the only problem seems to be the short bans dished out to professional players. Increase theirs by all means.