You know the situation; the ref gives a decision, maybe a foul that was dubious, maybe a penalty that’s controversial, maybe a yellow card that really could have been red. But his decision is made. And generally it is final. But into his face step the entire offended team, sometimes both teams, always Chelsea, and they shout, they scream, they cajole, they intimidate, they nag, swear and, if not actually threatening the man, they cetainly act in a very threatening manner.

Switch over to the rugby. There was loads on yesterday and it was all quite brilliant to watch. And there the most bizarre thing happens. Again and again. The referee makes a call and no-one says a word. No-one mouths ‘oh FUUUUCCCCKKK OFFFFFF!!!’, no-one jumps into his personal space and breathes foul air upon him, no-one questions the call. Its done, he’s the boss, move on. If there are things to be mentioned, the ref calls over the offending player and his captain and they talk in very respectful manner.

Respect for authority. That which is sadly lacking in football. Always. Overpaid scummy moronic individuals unhappy with not getting their own way and remonstrating with umpires like petulant children denied their treat. And it is simply awful. And I cannot understand why the FA do not simply end this dire situation. Its so easy. Insult or abuse the ref, red card. End of. Start it tomorrow and it would work without question. Its just a part of football ‘culture’ that is abhorrent to everyone except the players and is so easy to stop. But they do nothing.

What’s more refs can make mistakes, they’re human. Players make enough. Spurs players make loads. So if a ref does make an error, live with it. Over a season it all balances out. Jose Morinho was quick to point out the folly of bemoaning Younis Kaboul’s sending off last week because losing 4-0 kind of makes such protest a bit pathetic. But fast forward a week and there’s the little Portuguese shit bemoaning the ref for sending off Ramires for an intentional leg-breaking takle. Not even a tackle, just a stamp on the player’s leg which in rugby would see the player banned for the season.

And whilst I’m having a moan, I’d like to apologise to Jan Vertongen and Hugo Lloris for not guaranteeing them Champions League football and thus will help them to find clubs that can offer such riches and glory. Its shameful that Spurs have failed in this yet again and I, as a fan, obviously accpet full responsibiltiy for this failure.

Oh, hang on… but they’re the players. They’re the ones who can actually influence the outcome of our team’s matches, probably even more than I can? Yet I accept that Vertongen fucking up royally at Chelsea and playing like a tosser is my fault entirely and would never be so ingracious as to suggest that IF YOU FUCKING PLAYED BETTER, YOU DUTCH TOSSER, WE MIGHT HAVE GOT INTO THE CHAMPIONS’ LEAGUE!!!!!! Because that would be rude and might upset him. And him and Lloris obviously deserve much better. As long as its handed to them on a plate and they’re not required to actually work for it. Couldn’t expect them to do that for a poxy £100,000 a week, could you?

I’ve turned down three offers of tickets to go to Spurs this afternoon. Don’t these people realise I hate football?

Its rugby from now on.

Happy Sunday… if only

A xxxx