As a player or a fan, we’ve all moaned and groaned at a referee.
Outrageous offsides, dismal dismissals and now the dreaded VAR. They give us plenty of ammunition, and we are trigger happy with it. As the famous saying goes, who would be a referee? Especially after Aleksandar Mitrovic's push on Chris Kavanagh last Sunday and a host of other recent unsavoury incidents.
The appeal at professional level is clear. Thousands desperately glare at those in the middle when a decision is made. The narrative of a game hinges on the referee. It gives them relevance in the English game - a chance to stand alongside the stars.
