Date:         Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:12:37 -0400
Reply-To:     Discussion of Topics for Soccer Referees
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From:         Joshua Hill <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:      In all my days...
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I had a, hopefully, once in lifetime event happen last night.  I was the CR
on a local mens DI game.  I cautioned a player for USB, he threw an elbow
during a shoulder challenge.  In my opinion, reckless, not happening on this
field.  As I was showing the yellow card he takes two steps away turns
around and now states "You must need glasses if you think that was a foul or
a yellow card cause you can't see anything".  Here comes the second caution,
insulting/dissent, and his send off.  His teammates are now trying to get
him off the field but he comes over to me, reaches out and pulls my badge
off my shirt.  I blow my whistle and announce this game is terminated.  I
was astounded to say the least.

After about 20 mins he did come over and apologize and we has a good talk. 
He still disagrees with the cautions but did say he should have not pulled
my badge off.  And to top it off his dad is a very good state ref that I
have ref'd with many times, both as AR and center.

I have made my report to the league and it is up to them what will happen.

I still really can't believe it happened.

peace
josh