I wonder if the Professional Game Match Officials (refs) have regular 'team meetings' and their stats are analysed by their 'General Manager' (Mike Riley - FFS) and feedback given?
Mike Riley : 'It's like this Paul, you're doing a steady job like, but I notice you've not dished out any red cards this season. Is there a reason for this?'
Paul Tierney : 'Well I like to let the games flow. Don't want to appear too fussy, or a jobsworth, you know. Don't want to be noticed, get positive comments from Al, Links, Wrighty and the boys on MOTD'
Mike : 'Hmmmmm. I think you need to stamp your authority a bit more. Show them who is boss. Forget MOTD they are the enemy'
Paul : 'What do you suggest? More yellows, because two yellows = red'
Mike : 'Think Red Paul. Red. Who have you got this weekend? Ah, a big club against Hull Tigers. They've had quite a few penalties and red cards already this season, up before the F.A. for disgraceful scenes against Arsenal the other week. They're out of control Paul, maybe need to crack the whip Paul'
Paul : 'I will Mike, I will. The dirty Yorkshire bastards, I'll sort em, you just watch'
Mike : 'Good lad. We want big clubs in the Premier League like Newcastle and the mahoosive Sheffield Wednesday. None of these upstarts'
Paul : 'Right. City of Culture bastards, I'll have them'
That's all.