THE FAI HAS expressed its desire to meet the Dublin branch of the Irish Soccer Referees’ Society (ISRS) in an effort to avoid strike action.
At a recent meeting of the Dublin ref’s branch on 30 October, “a lack of confidence in the FAI Disciplinary Control Unit” was expressed following two cases where their members “stated that an assault and an attempted assault had taken place”.
The ISRS issued a statement which read: “Our members voted by show of hands 175 in favour, zero against, zero abstensions (sic), that we will be withdrawing our services from all football, including Futsal, including friendlies, from Friday November 18 until Friday December 2 2022 (both dates inclusive).”
Reacting to this today, the FAI stated: “The Football Association of Ireland acknowledges and understands the decision taken by the Dublin branch of the Irish Soccer Referees’ Society to strike.
“The FAI has recently discussed the specific matters raised by the Dublin branch with the national representative of the ISRS will now meet with the Dublin branch without delay to discuss their issues, in an effort to resolve this matter ahead of the planned strike.
“The Association again reiterates that all referees must be treated with respect and reminds players, coaches, officials and supporters of their responsibilities in this regard.”
Proper order.. Without referees there is no game. They need to be protected and anyone that assaults them should be given a lifetime ban and not let near a pitch ever again.
@Pauly Kel: Jail time more like!!Highly unlikely it wil happen considering u need 225 previous convictions to get some jail time. Check the s@#m on the journal.
@Pauly Kel: about time!
It’s amazing how the GAA referees haven’t followed suit. Can’t believe they haven’t down tools nationwide given some of the awful treatment dished out to them.
@Sullmeister: And the “couldn’t give a damn” attitude by the GAA hierarchy.
Refs in this country are a joke, the desicion we saw in the Bohs Dundalk game a week ago when it was a clear dive was shocking.
@Marcus Suridius: that’s really not the point. Nobody should be subject to the kind of abuse referees get from grassroots right up to the professional game. The standard of refereeing is irrelevant to their right to safety