Grimsby Futsal League Disgrace

A 3-3 draw with Gunners Watch took Nicol Magpies to a remarkable 38 without loss.  All their matches were played in the Monday Premier League unlike College 2001 who had the majority of their 37 game run in division II.

The result of the game was less important than the manner in which the game was played.

When I arrived at Second Avenue I could hear, before I had seen a player, foul mouthed comments aimed at the referee coming from the pitch.  These comments were backed by supporters that would not normally be at the Resource Centre.  The atmosphere was intimidating.

Referee Brian Noble was outstanding in dealing with all the decisions he was asked to make.  Three Gunners Watch players and one Magpies players was sent off.  Three of which were for double yellow cards.

D. Hornigold (Magpies), a futsal league referee, was dismissed for a second yellow card. If the LFA suspend DH he will be doubly punished as a playing ban is also a refereeing ban.  

I was told by a Gunners player in front of his friends that I ran a ‘shit league.’  Very plesant given the time I put in costs me money.

Being insulted by players or spectators will not keep referees in the game.

The Grimsby Futsal League is not the place for you and your team if you have no respect for rules or the opposition.