In that respect, the first-class game also needs strict but sympathetic control from referees, who, above all else, must be consistent.

All these inconsistencies from referees, they should be getting more direction from the very top.

The greats of the past would have loved to receive the same protection from referees that today's top players take for granted.

At one stage he was an angry young man with what seemed like a chip on his shoulder, aggravating everyone from referees to opponents.

With a laugh, he added: "I even got 'em from referees.

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But one cannot overlook, for instance, the unfair treatment that Africans receive from referees at international tournaments.

The manifesto attributes much of Duke's success to favorable calls from referees, which seems far-fetched.

During the 40th minute gunshots were heard and players, coaches, staff from both teams and referees ran for cover.

Players and managers are starting to expect more sending offs from referees and I think it's for the wrong reasons.