ForeverAndEver 72,170 Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 17 fouls and 1 card compared to Celtic’s 3 cards and 14 fouls, and Diomande not getting booked for a few fouls. Is that not the sort of stats that people love greeting about when they do in Celtic’s favour? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 54,297 Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 1 minute ago, ForeverAndEver said: 17 fouls and 1 card compared to Celtic’s 3 cards and 14 fouls, and Diomande not getting booked for a few fouls. Is that not the sort of stats that people love greeting about when they do in Celtic’s favour? Would accept it if we'd got a penalty and an opponent sent off 👍 five stars 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart1994 4,419 Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 cascadeshrimp 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 54,297 Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 1 minute ago, stuart1994 said: I thought that was a wind up, it's fucking not! Scottish fitba eh 😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger 8,845 Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Tbf he has been the favoured ref for the SFA for about 15yrs. Collum used to be a decent ref but as he got older decisions got more bizarre and games became about him. BlueVanguard and esquire8 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prso's headband 35,935 Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 So the ref we openly call out is now head of refs? Haha Marco and SeparateEntityMyArse 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 54,297 Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Category One official to take up new role after decorated 30-year career Willie Collum has been appointed Head of Refereeing at the Scottish FA following an extensive recruitment process. The vastly experienced Category One referee will take up his duties in early July after tendering his resignation as a local authority Education Officer. He will end almost 30 years of refereeing – 20 of which were spent as a Category One match official and FIFA International Referee – with immediate effect to replace the outgoing Crawford Allan, who leaves the role at the end of the season. The Scottish FA and global sports recruitment experts Elevate Talent compiled a list of experienced applicants from four different continents. Willie’s experience, leadership responsibilities within the Scottish education system, understanding of the Scottish football landscape and resilience made him the outstanding candidate. He has refereed at UEFA EURO 2016, the 2015 UEFA Super Cup, in four Scottish Cup finals, two League Cup finals, and in over 250 FIFA and UEFA club and international competitions including the Champions League and Europa League, World Cup and European Qualifiers. The 45-year-old believes the time is right to help current and future referees maximise their potential. “I am proud and honoured to be appointed the Scottish FA’s Head of Refereeing,” said the 45-year-old. “It’s well-known that I took up refereeing at the age of 14 and today’s announcement is the culmination of some of the greatest experiences of my career. “It’s my strong view that the role of Head of Refereeing is responsible to all of Scottish football, not just the association, as I am fully aware of the passion and expectations from clubs, players, supporters and match officials themselves. “I wouldn’t have achieved half of what I have as a referee without the support of my colleagues and team-mates within refereeing and my immediate priority is to galvanise the current network of match officials from Category One to those taking the field for the first time. “I’ve been in their shoes at every level and want to help others fulfil their potential by overcoming the challenges along the way and seizing the opportunities. “I will outline my plan in detail when I start officially but I was emphatic throughout the interview process that I want to improve, with consultation and consensus, the operation and delivery of VAR for all concerned. I want to use my experience to alleviate the unsustainable burden on our match officials and improve relations and mutual respect between match officials, club officials, players, coaches and fans. “I would like to thank Crawford for leading the implementation of VAR and I know I can count on him for advice during the handover period and along the way. I look forward to getting started.” Ian Maxwell, Scottish FA Chief Executive: “When we announced that Crawford was leaving at the end of the season the board and senior team were clear that we would leave no stone unturned in getting the best candidate for a job that has become significantly more demanding with the arrival of VAR. “We had applications from experienced candidates across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. It is to Willie’s great credit that he emerged as the outstanding candidate from such a strong international field. “Willie has had a unique refereeing career, which started in his early teens. He has gone on to become one of our most experienced and decorated match officials and has amassed the practical knowledge and experience to make a significant contribution as Head of Refereeing. “He spoke with passion and purpose on how he sees the role of Head of Refereeing. We look forward to him implementing his plan and I would like to reiterate my thanks to Crawford Allan for his contribution over the last four years, not least leading on the feasibility and implementation of VAR. I know he will be on hand to support Willie during the handover period as required.” Irony fucking overload. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
five stars 1,739 Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 11 minutes ago, stuart1994 said: Rewarded for the good work he's done for them. cascadeshrimp and Bears 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 54,297 Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Does anyone still think there's no stitch up in the game up here? Bears and DMax399 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
five stars 1,739 Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 It's a blatant fuck you to us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
five stars 1,739 Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 On the bright side i assume he's no longer refereeing? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soldier blue 610 Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 To be fair to Wee Willie, he has always tried to improve the relationship between officials and players by disrespecting, scowling, snarling and just being an all-round bellend to players when refereeing. Obviously the best candidate for the job😳 GA1972 and wully 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Nosed Babe 20,991 Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 We're fucked and his scary face is shite. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivybank 4,636 Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Good luck Willie couldn’t have happened to a nicer man Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 24,986 Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Thats what the white smoke coming out of hampden was Tarrier bastards taking the piss now bornabear and Bears r us 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealWorldRich 802 Posted May 15 Author Share Posted May 15 A reward for cheating us every game. Can't wait to hear the guidance he gives the refs in his new role. "swatting the ball out of play with your hand is entirely legal provided the offending player is wearing green hoops". five stars and Bears 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markem 7,326 Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Another place man placed Colin Traive and chris182 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 72,698 Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Not shocked. Country is geared up to appease these scud books Paisley Blue Loyal and chris182 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 54,297 Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 "We had applications from experienced candidates across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. It is to Willie’s great credit that he emerged as the outstanding candidate from such a strong international field" Neutrals clearly need not have applied. Bears and TEFTONG 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
esquire8 43,654 Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 1 hour ago, five stars said: On the bright side i assume he's no longer refereeing? Says in the statement he has retired from refereeing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al 55 9,311 Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Desperately searching for a positive…he’s finished actually refereeing games Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris182 6,367 Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Slug Lawwell still calling the shots then markem and BLUEDIGNITY 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
esquire8 43,654 Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Do think this is a convenient get out clause for the SFA. Don't think they wanted anymore noise about his shocking refereeing decisions next season but wouldn't want to be seen sacking him. 1 down, 4 or 5 more to go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,715 Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Oh dear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,715 Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 13 minutes ago, chris182 said: Slug Lawwell still calling the shots then Big time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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