Jacksgranda Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 4 hours ago, Rugster said: No idea what you mean by that. I have a slight inkling, and I'm not very happy about it... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theyellowbox Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, eez-eh said: Steven McLean, the son of a man who made over 500 appearances for Killie, was the referee in charge of probably the most important Ayrshire derby in history back in 2012. And is still regularly put in charge of Killie and Ayr games. That no one at the SFA has any notion that stuff like this is best avoided is absolutely mental. 100% this. Killie fans might be better placed to say, but I think the feeling is he is actually biased against Killie more than for them, but yup, how could you have a ref in charge of a game where his dad is in the hall of fame. If McLean turns round and says he's not a killie fan, then a) what a cnut given he must have gone and watched his dad every week or certainly heard all about it and b) he must support another team. Given his brother was a Rangers youth player and played for NI, its not a massive stretch to make an assumption..... Also, it's absolutely fine for a ref to support any team, why shouldbit be held against them? In fact, it would be highly unusual to be a footballer/ref in Scotland and not follow a side, so just be honest and then everyone knows the score. Cannot mind which ref it is in England who is a massive Tranmere fan, but when not reffing, he is right in there steaming and leading the singing. I think things like that humanise these guys. I'm sure every ref will say they would not be biased and think they are telling the truth, but every single one of us when making a 50/50 split second judgment if our own team was involved would go they way of your side. Edited October 28, 2021 by Theyellowbox 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, Theyellowbox said: 100% this. Killie fans might be better placed to say, but I think the feeling is he is actually biased against Killie more than for them, but yup, how could you have a ref in charge of a game where his dad is in the hall of fame. If McLean turns round and says he's not a killie fan, then a) what a cnut given he must have gone and watched his dad every week or certainly heard all about it and b) he must support another team. Given his brother was a Rangers youth player and played for NI, its not a massive stretch to make an assumption..... Also, it's absolutely fine for a ref to support any team, why shouldbit be held against them? In fact, it would be highly unusual to be a footballer/ref in Scotland and not follow a side, so just be honest and then everyone knows the score. Cannot mind which ref it is in England who is a massive Tranmere fan, but when not reffing, he is right in there steaming and leading the signing. I think things like that humanise these guys. I'm sure every ref will say they would not be biased and think they are telling the truth, but every single one of us when making a 50/50 split second judgment if our own team was involved would go they way of your side. Very commendable, reaching out to the deaf community. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snifter Pee Rot Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Craig Thompson in 2012 blatantly favoured the team he supported, made the difference giving a penalty and red card at 2-1 that was a yard outside the box plus a couple of waggy fingers and no cards for his Jambo heroes lunges. I'd make them announce who they support and get in English refs or the Polish dudes from 2010 if they're not happy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insert Amusing Pseudonym Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 5 minutes ago, Snifter Pee Rot said: Craig Thompson in 2012 blatantly favoured the team he supported, made the difference giving a penalty and red card at 2-1 that was a yard outside the box plus a couple of waggy fingers and no cards for his Jambo heroes lunges. I'd make them announce who they support and get in English refs or the Polish dudes from 2010 if they're not happy. Cool, he's not a Hearts fan though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 25 minutes ago, Theyellowbox said: 100% this. Killie fans might be better placed to say, but I think the feeling is he is actually biased against Killie more than for them, but yup, how could you have a ref in charge of a game where his dad is in the hall of fame. If McLean turns round and says he's not a killie fan, then a) what a cnut given he must have gone and watched his dad every week or certainly heard all about it and b) he must support another team. Given his brother was a Rangers youth player and played for NI, its not a massive stretch to make an assumption..... Also, it's absolutely fine for a ref to support any team, why shouldbit be held against them? In fact, it would be highly unusual to be a footballer/ref in Scotland and not follow a side, so just be honest and then everyone knows the score. Cannot mind which ref it is in England who is a massive Tranmere fan, but when not reffing, he is right in there steaming and leading the signing. I think things like that humanise these guys. I'm sure every ref will say they would not be biased and think they are telling the truth, but every single one of us when making a 50/50 split second judgment if our own team was involved would go they way of your side. Mike Dean is the Tranmere fan. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suspect Device Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Steven McLean, the son of a man who made over 500 appearances for Killie, was the referee in charge of probably the most important Ayrshire derby in history back in 2012. And is still regularly put in charge of Killie and Ayr games. That no one at the SFA has any notion that stuff like this is best avoided is absolutely mental.Steven McLean's brother also played for Rangers, Motherwell, Falkirk, Dundee United, Ross County, Hibs, Dumbarton and Morton, so if you're ruling out them and their rivals too then you're basically telling him he can't have a refereeing career. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Snifter Pee Rot said: Craig Thompson in 2012 blatantly favoured the team he supported, made the difference giving a penalty and red card at 2-1 that was a yard outside the box plus a couple of waggy fingers and no cards for his Jambo heroes lunges. I'd make them announce who they support and get in English refs or the Polish dudes from 2010 if they're not happy. Craig Thompson is a St. Mirren fan ya dafty. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empty It Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Craig Thompson in 2012 blatantly favoured the team he supported, made the difference giving a penalty and red card at 2-1 that was a yard outside the box plus a couple of waggy fingers and no cards for his Jambo heroes lunges. I'd make them announce who they support and get in English refs or the Polish dudes from 2010 if they're not happy. Some amount of tears, glad it still bothers you, unfortunately for you it's well known that Thomson is a buddie and Hearts played hibs off the park. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insert Amusing Pseudonym Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 23 minutes ago, craigkillie said: Steven McLean's brother also played for Rangers, Motherwell, Falkirk, Dundee United, Ross County, Hibs, Dumbarton and Morton, so if you're ruling out them and their rivals too then you're basically telling him he can't have a refereeing career. I'm failing to see an issue here 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snifter Pee Rot Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 40 minutes ago, Arch Stanton said: Craig Thompson is a St. Mirren fan ya dafty. Aye, same as Chick Young and Traynor. So many fans the Buddies have. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empty It Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Aye, same as Chick Young and Traynor. So many fans the Buddies have.[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snifter Pee Rot Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 39 minutes ago, Empty It said: 1 hour ago, Snifter Pee Rot said: Craig Thompson in 2012 blatantly favoured the team he supported, made the difference giving a penalty and red card at 2-1 that was a yard outside the box plus a couple of waggy fingers and no cards for his Jambo heroes lunges. I'd make them announce who they support and get in English refs or the Polish dudes from 2010 if they're not happy. Some amount of tears, glad it still bothers you, unfortunately for you it's well known that Thomson is a buddie and Hearts played hibs off the park. Easy to say when you benefitted from Thompson's bent decisions. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 15 minutes ago, Snifter Pee Rot said: Aye, same as Chick Young and Traynor. So many fans the Buddies have. Traynor claimed to be an Airdrie fan. You've lost the plot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clown Job Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 9 hours ago, Shuggie_Murray7 said: I'd rather see refs forced to come out post-match and explain major decisions than have them declare their team. Didn’t the SFA allow them to explain decisions via a blog on the website once upon a time? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snifter Pee Rot Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 12 minutes ago, Arch Stanton said: Traynor claimed to be an Airdrie fan. You've lost the plot. He claimed he was a fan of a club he didn't support then. Okay. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clown Job Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 I still think it’s wild that the SFA deem it appropriate to let Douglas Ross run the lines 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyCromarty Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Totally convinced the ref for the Dundee v Ross County game last night was a staggie. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gannonball Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 1 minute ago, SandyCromarty said: Totally convinced the ref for the Dundee v Ross County game last night was a staggie. I thought half the dundee team played like county fans too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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