Tbf I didn't make it clear in my first post. (I'm sure my phone's got a secret 'Allo 'Allo app installed. Every time I type post it comes out as pist, most as mist and just as jist - and on an on and on
He's probably not the only ref to be taking cocaine, just the only one stupid enough to do it on camera. Suspect a fair few refs socialise together so some others would have known for sure, and bosses probably would have suspicions if his use was long term.
Have to wonder why pgmol aren’t doing random drug testing in their refs throughout the season as standard anyway in same way players are.
Well I guess there's an argument for it (though I wouldn't agree personally) but it's not really a fair comparison to players? Players are professional athletes who in basically all sports are banned from taking drugs even outside of work. Referees aren't athletes and therefore aren't under those same restrictions.
Surely as an organisation they will have a no drug and alcohol tolerance like majority of companies do. I’m not an athlete but get tested when sitting in an office randomly. These are people who are athletes and performing at top level of their profession as well as being in charge of player safety on the field. They should not be under the influence.
this and to add to that a little. whilst the performing enhancing aspect is a moot point. the integrity of it is very valid. given the flack refs get for decisions, then when you consider how drugs impare your decision making and judgement then that's a big problem.
Yeah like I say there's an argument for it, I just don't think that saying because the players do is the best argument. Loads of companies also don't do drug testing too, an obvious example is the NHS which is probably the biggest employer in the country. I've never had a drug test whilst working an office job personally, only when operating machinery. Important clarification though, implementing drug testing doesn't just mean they can't work under the influence, it means they can't ever be under the influence even in their free time. If the player safety aspect is important do you think should it be at all professional levels or just the PL? I'm quite curious now as to whether other sports do it.
This is the strongest argument for it imo, though you could argue lots of things impact judgement ie alcohol/stress. Nothing performance enhancing about cocaine anyway mind and physical exertion really isn't a good idea
All players and competing athletes in British sport are compelled to undergo routine and surprise drug testing.
Yeah I know? My point is refs aren't competing which is why I think saying "well the players get tested" is a poor argument for it. The impaired judgement is a much stronger argument imo. Do you know if any other sports randomly test officials?
