tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715494982371884149.post4279954042912515091..comments2024-03-14T15:18:36.168+08:00Comments on Hong Kong Referee: Dangerous Play: Rory Delaphkrefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14758566148041958225noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715494982371884149.post-91967201751393699122012-03-13T08:19:03.665+08:002012-03-13T08:19:03.665+08:00I agree that these officials are getting top train...I agree that these officials are getting top training and should be held accountable. I didn't see any past games that Probert did in the middle.. but i know from my days during semi-pro that every game is different and unfortunately that even refs that do poorly in the middle can get it "right" sometimes as an AR.. I don't know the thinking of the FA committee on reversing the call...maybe they thought Probert couldn't be right because he was wrong many times as the referee (just kidding). I would find it interesting to see what the FA's reasoning was. Thanks for an excellent Web SiteJohnMatthewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715494982371884149.post-31284619715710577212012-03-03T19:36:01.800+08:002012-03-03T19:36:01.800+08:00Thanks for your comment. Going over the ball can b...Thanks for your comment. Going over the ball can be reckless, and going over the ball directly at a player is excessive. The classic example (in the modern game) of it being excessive is the challenge from <a href="http://hkref.blogspot.com/2009/09/belgian-player-gets-11-match-ban-for.html" rel="nofollow">Brazil's Ronaldinho against England's Danny Murphy at the 2002 World Cup.</a> <br /><br />I agree that looking at replays, and performing post-match analysis, is always relatively easier compared with being on the FOP and making decisions in real time. However, professional Referees (and Elite Group Category Referees) set the benchmark for other Referees. They receive top-notch resources, support and training to help them perform to the best of their abilities and to exacting set standards. Therefore when they fall short, or are perceived to fall short, of those standards, it is perfectly justifiable to ask searching questions and seek satisfactory answers. For instance, why did 4th Official Lee Probert make that call?<br />It was considered the wrong call because the FA Disciplinary Commission agreed with Stoke City's appeal.<br /><br />Also, consider the context when recently Probert has been the centre Referee and has not made any significant calls (i.e. he has missed several serious foul play incidents). If he cannot perform satisfactorily when he is in the middle, isn't it somewhat ironic that he is making calls during important incidents when he is the 4th Official to overrule the match Referee's decision? And did Probert get that call correct?hkrefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14758566148041958225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715494982371884149.post-83383025751640105162012-03-02T07:53:33.254+08:002012-03-02T07:53:33.254+08:00I agree that the challenge wasn't "direct...I agree that the challenge wasn't "directly" at Hunt. BUT Deloe challenge was "over" the ball and his spikes narrowly missed Hunt's foot. It was a reckless challenge on Deloe's part. In slow motion it sure is easier to dissect.. but full speed I can see where Probert could have communicated "excessive"or<br />even "reckless"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com