Originally Posted by
whistleblower
No rule book should be used as an excuse
to abuse or get away with abusing anyone. Donal Power is one of the best referees in town and should be respected for it. He, nor any other referee, deserves to listen to what you describe as what is said at 99% of matches. What happens on the field is what is important but don't forget that without the players, staff, fans and referees, it won't and doesnt work. You can't single out the referee as the one who can be abused.