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<blockquote data-quote="Bruce_ma gooshvili" data-source="post: 900780" data-attributes="member: 74121"><p>Does Owens really indulge in that many witticisms on the field though? I watch a lot of rugby and can maybe think of two or three instances. The frequency of his informal chat with players seems to have declined in recent years too in my opinion. </p><p></p><p>In football, arguably the most respected referee of the 90s/00s was Perluigi Collina. He had a reputation for being informal with players and being competent. Creating a relaxed atmosphere on the pitch that diffused tension between opposing players as well as with himself. </p><p></p><p>I don't see the contradiction or conflict in a bit of occasional levity and refereeing in a testosterone filled sporting contest (depending on the sport - less appropriate in sports that don't have in game downtime like rugby and football). </p><p></p><p>Plus, if there is a general acceptance that the calibre of referee is generally not good enough (not my opinion) then how is the recruitment situation going to be improved by placing additional constraints on referees conduct on and off the field?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bruce_ma gooshvili, post: 900780, member: 74121"] Does Owens really indulge in that many witticisms on the field though? I watch a lot of rugby and can maybe think of two or three instances. The frequency of his informal chat with players seems to have declined in recent years too in my opinion. In football, arguably the most respected referee of the 90s/00s was Perluigi Collina. He had a reputation for being informal with players and being competent. Creating a relaxed atmosphere on the pitch that diffused tension between opposing players as well as with himself. I don't see the contradiction or conflict in a bit of occasional levity and refereeing in a testosterone filled sporting contest (depending on the sport - less appropriate in sports that don't have in game downtime like rugby and football). Plus, if there is a general acceptance that the calibre of referee is generally not good enough (not my opinion) then how is the recruitment situation going to be improved by placing additional constraints on referees conduct on and off the field? [/QUOTE]
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