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PGMOL 'have signed up 12 recently-retired footballers to a fast-track scheme to become referees' in a move that is hoped will 'help increase confidence in officials' (www.dailymail.co.uk)
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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

The argument has been made for years that ex professionals should be referees as "they know the game".

But that's complete bullshit.

They know a specific position.

Imagine an ex defender becoming a referee, he would have a much high tolerance level for what is a foul than an ex striker would.

Impartiality is imperative to being a referee. Ex pros are not remotely impartial.