Re: Next up Catalan : Tue May 18, 2021 3:05 pm  

I agree entirely.
The inconsistency is the annoying part and you can see it infuriates the players too.

Re: Next up Catalan : Tue May 18, 2021 3:12 pm  

Who's actually in charge of the officials? Is there a governing body or anyone who's supposed to be holding them accountable?

Surely there's a way to get across how poor the officials are

As Chris said the decisions were on the end of are absolutely ridiculous, the thing is they arnt one offs either it's been in almost every game were in the recieving end of numerous shocking decisions that defy common sense.

[Chris71]

Re: Next up Catalan : Tue May 18, 2021 3:21 pm  

Rocknrolla69er wrote:

Who's actually in charge of the officials? Is there a governing body or anyone who's supposed to be holding them accountable?

Surely there's a way to get across how poor the officials are

As Chris said the decisions were on the end of are absolutely ridiculous, the thing is they arnt one offs either it's been in almost every game were in the recieving end of numerous shocking decisions that defy common sense.

It was Phil Bentham who was the Match Officials Coach and he also took on the role of Head of Officials on a temporary basis when Ganson stood down, but I seem to remember reading earlier this year that Bentham had resigned from both roles and don't remember seeing anything about anyone else being appointed.

Re: Next up Catalan : Tue May 18, 2021 4:03 pm  

scarrie wrote:

We do seem to getting a sin-bin almost every game at the moment. Some deserved and some ridiculous.

Five sin binnings in four games is something of a concern.

Re: Next up Catalan : Tue May 18, 2021 4:26 pm  

Basically a rudderless ship then with no accountability, sounds like the setups currently a shambles no wonder the officiating is so poor

Re: Next up Catalan : Tue May 18, 2021 4:58 pm  

Bentham left last month, I can't imagine there'll be masses of candidates clamouring for the job. A bit like referees, they don't grow on trees.

And Steve Ganson is on long-term sick leave.

Re: Next up Catalan : Tue May 18, 2021 5:05 pm  

We seem to be an amateur sport, trading under the guise of a fully professional one.

Re: Next up Catalan : Tue May 18, 2021 5:08 pm  

Irregular Hoops wrote:

We seem to be an amateur sport, trading under the guise of a fully professional one.

Probably because there's no money.

Re: Next up Catalan : Tue May 18, 2021 6:07 pm  

Rocknrolla69er wrote:

Basically a rudderless ship then with no accountability, sounds like the setups currently a shambles no wonder the officiating is so poor

I don't think they can afford anymore jumping ship !! .

Re: Next up Catalan : Sat May 22, 2021 5:53 pm  

Catalans the first team to beat Saints this year. Very good side.