On Scudamore and having read into this more and had a quick google it appears that you could pay for 10 3G pitches with 250k, but clubs would rather donate it to a multi-millionaire? Also, why an even quarter of a million each, shouldn't it be different amounts based on placing, as that's what he believes in right? Shambles.
Actually, I’m that pissed off with this that later today I will email several organisations about it, Saints included. It is appalling.
I'm going to do the same. As a referee who referees at grassroots level I'm very much aware of the state of it. Clubs at Wessex League level for example are desperate for money to keep going. A lot of players aren't paid just so they can play. It's a ****ing disgrace.
I feel bad at times - Wessex League referees are apparently the best paid in the country for that level. Clubs have to find £140 from every home game just to pay the officials. That may not sound like a lot but gates for Wessex League games are rarely more than 50 at div 1. So that's £250 at best through the gates and well over half of that goes to the match officials.
Is the £140 split evenly or does the main ref get a bigger cut? Not entirely sure how much they get when I play, I'll have to remember to ask someone on Saturday.
If you get on your knees in the refs changing room before kick off , Tom also chucks in a late controversial penalty free of charge.
