Gribz 743 Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 I just saw Wija's Signature of "Mike Newell loyal" and realised we havent discussed this topic yet. His comments were plain stupid as in this day in age you cant get away with sexist comments like that. However, it kicks off a debate as to whether woman should be allowed into the game, and not just to officiate. Personally I see the playing side as a mans game and cant see women playing. I Karen Brady has done a fine job as MD at Birmingham city so it shows women can stand there ground if the job is right. It would take a lot of getting use to (seeing women referees) but id like to see Ex players be ref's ahead of anyone else. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza_8 233 Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 He's gonna get the sack for his comments. The Luton board have called him in for an emergency meeting. I think the comments were made in the heat of the moment and he has since apologised to the club and the burd in question for his comments. He's a good manager so Lutons loss will be someone else's gain. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beattie 0 Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 I don't see it plausable to have women refereeing mens games. It'd hurt the game and make the players look like fools. You shout at a referee when a decision goes wrong, all of a sudden you see players on the park shouting down women? Not for me. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wija 0 Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 TBH I feel women officiating is fine, but realistically can anyone see a woman breaking into the professional leagues? I can't and I agree with Newell's take on the "keeping the PC Brigade happy". It is bordering on lunacy to even get to the point where he is getting the shit he is. OK , silly comments but FFS. Press intrusion, press hype and also mhedia pressure to get a story. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 2,499 Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 I love woman taking control. seriously i don't see anything against having woman refs or linesmen as long as they are physically capable and are up to standard. Certainly not just to have woman on board. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon 0 Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Cant se it working otherr than in the womans league. Rightly or wrongky cos soe of the male decisions are pish! Anything to improve the standard I say, I just dont see this as it 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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