Pearson Responds to Murphy Comment.

Agree with Nige on this it has been a joke the standards of refs over the last couple of seasons.

 

I thought the same, what experience is Murphy drawing on? , he’s never been in management, it’s easy for him to sit in his comfy studio and criticise things he’s never experienced, or been on the end of. Muppet!!

 

Having had many years of refereeing under my belt I do tend to side with the officials and the way in which they are treated by fans and managers alike. With that background it does irk me to admit that the standard of officiating in the Championship is way below an acceptable level and it needs to be addressed as soon as possible. The Championship is the gateway to the best league in the world, bar none, and so all teams deserve a very high level of consistency in the officiating but as far as I can see Bristol City get short shrift in the decision making on the pitch. The goal line technology is the only help given and it's time, given the monies at stake, for full VAR to be implemented in the second tier in order for all teams vying for the Premier to know that nobody gets preferential treatment, or in our case fall off the radar when it comes down to the correct call. Is the league or the teams involved prepared to up the ante to provide a level playing field for those like us who seem to get their fair share of missed calls?

 

The thing with VAR to sort these things out is; that it's still subjective; it's another person with another view on what is and isn't a penalty. Great for the PGMOL to admit they got it wrong, but what if the ref from the Hull game was working the VAR, and the on-field ref didn't give it, he can then overrule with VAR? I was always under the impression VAR was only to be used for clear and obvious errors, yet it has been seen to be used so many times to overturn decisions that to me, and most people, don't fall into that criteria.
VAR works perfectly for nonsubjective decisions such as offisde, handball, deliberate foul, off-the-ball incidents, ball out of play etc.

I get the argument that Murphy has never managed, but he did play at the highest level, including for his country; therefore, he is qualified to pass comment in my eyes. Just because it's against our manager doesn't make it wrong.

 

Supcon72

He's played.
It's completely different to managing.

 

It is, but in the context of having poor decisions go against you, it's not that different for the player or manager.

 

Totally disagree.

Playing - it's turning up, crossing a white line, playing your best and where shall we go on holiday.

Managing - It's all encompassing.
Contracts, Media, Tactics, Fans and most importantly being held responsible for results and the wellbeing of all employees at the club. The stress involved cannot be underestimated.

So when after a game a manager says something with feeling I totally get it.
I fully understand his position.

Those who've played and not managed do not have a clue - other than technical details of the 90 minutes. Thats all they're qualified to comment on.

 

Fair points.

 

never played at any real level,but played over 100 games on hackney marshes pub football at centre half, and you certainly learnt when to shut up and back off whether from an oppo or the ref,.really not that difficult

 

THATS one of the reasons I have no interest in what pundits have to say... actually highlights my reasoning ... never been in management [ I didnt actually consider that aspect! ]

 

Absolutely agree RP - so Warnock has been the good guy all these years??
(I actually think he IS a good guy btw)

 

He seems like a nice guy outside football, I think much of his Tom foolery is to draw attention to him, rather than the team. He plays the fool well, but I don’t think he is one.

 

Instead of whiining about referees Mr Pearson should focus on his team and his performance. Mr Pearson has been here for a signifiicant period of time and we should be seeing now signs of real improvement.

 

I 100% agree with this. Yes, we have had some tough luck so far this season, but crying like a baby dies nothing. Get the team on the training ground and get them performing. Maybe some work on their diving, so it easier for the ref to give us a Pen, are we too honest?

 

After a brief interview your comment is cheap and frankly ridiculous.

 

I’ve always been a believer in “what goes round comes round” but it’s quite obvious to anyone from these stats that that isn’t the case as far as Bristol City is concerned!

For whatever reason there is a significant imbalance to the detriment of our team and I believe that NP, as the mouthpiece of the club, has every right to highlight it.

Danny Murphy has every right to his opinion; in my opinion, as others have said, he has never been a manager, so can never talk with credence about the position of one.

 

We all have a right to our own opinion but how it is presented is the key to success. When you start to go way over the top then it will create issues and backlash.

 

I don’t think he has gone way over the top. Even if he has, what’s the backlash going to be? A penalty every 100 games instead of the present 87!

 

NP sounded like a bit of a twat. Disappointing.