http://www.watfordfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10400~1403514,00.html
Unbelieveable. You'd think given the comments by the Assistant Referee's Manager of the Professional Game Match Officials Board (who knew such positions or boards even existed) that on this occassion Aidy might have been excused blowing his fuse. Let us not forget it wasn't about the original decision that Aidy went mad about but it was a foul throw that proved too much and understandably so. For remaining composed during the chaos of the original decision I think Aidy should be praised, not punished for the combined events of the afternoon eventually taking their toll.
We still haven't heard what will happen to Attwell or Bannister and I wonder if we ever will? Attwell is going to be the fourth official again at the weekend. He hasn't even had the demotion or resting that Premiership referees seem to get.
Why can't the League, FA or whoever is in charge of such things just act now like they have with Aidy. No-one seems to dispute what happened or who is to blame.
But then this is part of the problem. English football seems to have just too many organisations involved in different bits of the game. In Italy the FIGC organises everything and deals with everything whether its refs, players, clubs or competitions. They don't do things in a half hearted hanging about way either, but meet every Monday after the weekend's fixtures and deal with stuff there and then like imposing suspensions ready for the next match. So much for us thinking Italians are the experts in badly run chaotic organisations! Our football authorities could learn a lot from the FIGC. However I can't see the FA, League, PGMO, PFA and various County FAs's giving up their varying amounts of power anytime soon.
