New head of referee operations

[aayjay]

Haven't seen a thread on this and missed it myself up to now.

Crawford Allan named new Head of Referee Operations | News | Scottish FA

Read more as Crawford Allan is confirmed as the new Head of Referee Operations.

www.scottishfa.co.uk

On that page there's also a link to an interview with him this week. I wonder if this will bring about any change to the present unlevel playing field. In his interview he talks about a number of aspects of the refereeing set up he needs to get to grips with. One word I notice he didn't mention was consistency. To the fan I think that's perhaps the biggest issue of all - treating all situations, players and teams consistently from one game to the next, and across the referee body as a whole. Go to it Mr Allan. I hope he was too recent in the job to have anything to do with Clancy turning up at Ceptic park again this week or it doesn't look good !

 

[exiled_bear]

Do they still have referee observers at SPFL games? If they do, you do have to wonder how some of the referees get away with their incompetent performances.

 

[Brick_Top]

Pish stained Joe the bigot has already did a big letter on him.

According to Joe he is one of the brethren and has too staunch a name to hold such a position.

 

[Commentator]

Yeah, put more deckchairs on the Titanic promenade.
Sorted.

 

[Scoot1975]

Do they still have referee observers at SPFL games? If they do, you do have to wonder how some of the referees get away with their incompetent performances.

Current refs are not fit for purpose

 

[Buster]

They must have a more active assessment procedure of performances and not just from the stadium .For instances Clancy's performance at the knewdome should have been analysed by a neutral and he should have been questioned about his decisions during the game . Its ridiculous after that performance he gets the televised game in the cup and is apparently the referee at the next mentally challenged game .
Down south this happens and if the referee is deemed to have had a bad game is demoted to the lower leagues and then further assessed .
Don't forget Clancy gets over a thousand quid a game plus expenses ,they are not doing it for just the love of the game .
They must be held to account for their mistakes

 

[Bigbearsdad1]

Staunch name! Will wait and see though...

 

[Broughtonloyal]

Fingers crossed new eyes add a new perspective.

 

[blue216]

Pish stained Joe the bigot has already crayoned a big letter on him.

According to Joe he is one of the brethren and has too staunch a name to hold such a position.

Sorted that for you

 

[MountFBear]

Another placeman from the paedodome.

 

[LizzyDrippin]

Never trust a man with a surname for a forename

 

[sg9375]

The mans just starting his position and already the filth fans are complaining. Oh what a surprise

 

[Kingdom Bear]

While Lawwell holds such influence at the governing bodies I'm afraid i don't trust any of their appointments ....... different name, same old pish !!!

 

[Punt13]

New guy same as the old guy

 

[Gordy90]

Will be interesting to see what changes he makes if any. I think the refs need more training camps, that way they can discuss decisions and their views on incidents. Hopefully in the long term making decisions more consistent

 

[Fin5769]

Will he be any better than what's gone previously?

 

[Doogse]

Pish stained Joe the bigot has already did a big letter on him.

According to Joe he is one of the brethren and has too staunch a name to hold such a position.

Crayons at the ready as soon as it was announced.

 

[backbarbear]

it was on the joe the bigot thread,1 letter to him allready another 1 a day if the mentally challengeds drop points

 

[flounder]

Mad Joe was ranting about him earlier in the week, hopefully he's competent and is non biased.

 

[GodStruth]

Staunch name! Will wait and see though...

Kenny Clark and Don Robertson dont exactly sound like altar boys, but could have been..

 

[SpeckyHotdog]

What school did he go to?

 

[necorner]

Mad Joe was ranting about him earlier in the week, hopefully he's competent and is non biased.

Is like to hope that too. Anything that rattles mad joes cage is fine by me.

 

[Cooperfan]

Do they still have referee observers at SPFL games? If they do, you do have to wonder how some of the referees get away with their incompetent performances.

That must be the easiest job ever. Just tick all the boxes saying he had a great game every time. How else do could explain Clancy getting a big game straight after?

I think I'll apply. Just pretend you actually watched the game while sampling free hospitality.

 

[Peekaboo]

Good guy. Used to play the flute in our band.

 

[PMB1872]

I’ve dealt with Crawford through work in the past. A nice guy and a good guy.

 

[WA Blue]

Probably another Bheast FC placeman.

 

[Skeletor]

What school did he go to?

with a name like that I'm going to go out on a limb and say it didn't start "St."

 

[BusbyBear]

I have no hope that he will make any difference to the current standard of referees or be any different to the previous holders of his job

 

[Dbbear]

New guy same as the old guy

Agree, nothing will change

 

[rangersno11]

Liewell has played his part in bringing in new blood for the mentally challengeds in this window.

 

[Vice]

He was the 4th official who stood between Walter and Mixu Paatelinen near enough having a square go the day Novo got red-carded

 

[Laird of lerwick]

Always thought it was liewell

 

[fazerboy]

Never trust a man with a surname for a forename

I really want to agree with you but my name is Campbell.

 

[honeycandyapples]

Agree, nothing will change

If he could make a difference he would not have got the job. Another yes man

 

[Dbbear]

If he could make a difference he would not have got the job. Another yes man

Exactly, Scottish football is now run fully by Celtic. Yet they still complain when everything goes to them.