Striking.

 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/9214212.stm

 

Fixtures in Scotland face possible postponement next weekend with Category One referees voting to strike.

 

Scottish match officials are upset with the avalanche of criticism that has come their way this season.

 

The decision to take strike action was reached at a referees' union meeting held on Sunday afternoon.

 

There are four top flight fixtures scheduled for next Saturday, with two more on Sunday. There is also a full card in the Scottish Football League.

 

The ALBA Challenge Cup final between Queen of the South and Ross County at McDiarmid Park is also under threat, as will any Scottish Cup replays.

 

BBC Scotland has learned that officials are concerned that their integrity is constantly being questioned and there are increasing fears over personal safety as a result of public criticism from managers and the media.

 

Scottish Premier League referees threatened to strike over pay in 2008 but the threat was lifted when a review was set up to study their wage demands.

 

Last month, Hamilton manager Billy Reid warned that he would understand if referees were to refuse to officiate because of the excessive criticism directed at them.

 

The Scottish Football Association are not commenting on the matter, with a spokesman saying they have not had any official notification of the planned strike.

 

More to follow...

 

Can't blame them to be honest.

Bring n some shinty refs. I'm sure they know as much (if not more) about the rules of football than the likes of McCurry et al, and they don't take ANY shit! You can still get sent off for swearing (even if it's at yourself)

Bring n some shinty refs. I'm sure they know as much (if not more) about the rules of football than the likes of McCurry et al, and they don't take ANY shit! You can still get sent off for swearing (even if it's at yourself)

 

 

If only YOU knew the rules of football.

 

If only YOU knew the rules of football.

 

If only you knew football has laws, not rules. 

Hugh Dallas has quit his job as leader of the refs

 

If only YOU knew the rules of football.

 

Rule No 1. No POOFTERS!

Apparently 5 more from the SFA have gone too + Dallas

does anyone actually give a flying fuck if the spl games are on tomorrow...or ever?

does anyone actually give a flying fuck if the spl games are on tomorrow...or ever?

 

My thoughts exactly. I'd far rather a large hole opened up in the ground and Scottish football was fucked into it and I could get busy worrying about real shit.

This is fucking retarded.

 

Professional refereeing is the only way forward.

Great opportunity for Aberdeen to become a Rugby city and ditch that fitba shite for good!

 

+1

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/scotland/9235177.stm

 

Israeli referee Eli Hacmon speaks to BBC Scotland's John Barnes after officiating the Scottish Premier League match between Kilmarnock and Aberdeen, saying that he is unhappy at not being told the full reason behind the Scottish referees' strike action.