The Daddy

how do we account for the paranoia, the moaning, the constant whining about the officials' decisions that have infected the forum.? Maybe the refereeing does need improving and it is a problem that needs addressing. Did you ever consider that?

You're forwarding that to the wrong person. Try sending it to some of the officials presiding over this weekends games

Just finished watching one SL game and the standard of officiating (both reffing and touch judging) was poor. I'm not questioning the integrity of the referees but I do think there is a consistent unconscious bias in favour of the established teams in Northern England and its been that way for some time. I've witnessed it happen time and time again against London and i see it happening against the French teams, consistently. There needs to be better accountability not just of the referees but the touch judges. I don't think it's good enough right now. I don't know what the solution is but the UK game is not paying attention to the standard of refereeing.

I agree with Omega. I thought Wigan got a lot of 50-50 calls. Some decisions I don't know how they arrived at that decision.

Some harsh calls against Toulouse imo. Refereeing has been poor.

Why, what's happened?

Yeah, I was trying to understand how it's relevant

You are really quite pathetic

Well, as the thread hasn't been active for 2 weeks. I'm asking for updates since those two weeks. Things may or may not have accelerated since then. Not sure why you're asking dumb questions.

Not been to mars but I have been living a busy day to day life outside of the virtual world and I've not been keeping track with everything.

Why do you ask?

https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/york-coach-answers-takeover-question-as-clarity-given-on-owner-departure

In an article from John Davidson and also another from Love Rugby League this week, it was mentioned that the owner of York Clint Goodchild has stepped down as a director of the clubs parent company and the club is in discussions with two parties regarding a takeover. Are the parties involved serious about a takeover and why did Clint Goodchild step down?

Can you give further context? Thanks

I knew you would give that answer and to be honest your right. I just think it's something for wealthy owners to consider. Grant Weschel mentioned a few months ago that he wants to establish income streams for London Broncos. I'm wondering if it's anything like this. He and the other London owners have the resources to do it.