- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Prion Books Ltd (14 Oct 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1853752843
- ISBN-13: 978-1853752841
- Product Dimensions: 23 x 15.6 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 115,149 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This work looks at the football referee from every discipline and angle: the history of their genesis as gentlemen arbiters in the Victorian era and their adjustment to the increasing sophistication of the laws; statistical analysis; social profile; cultural comparisons from refereeing around the world and in different sports; the outlook from the bottom (Sunday pub leagues) to the top (FIFA); refereeing philosophies (what is the referee's job?); and personal testimonies. Other influences on the games' decisions - linesmen, corruption, the crowd, TV and technology - are also included, together with many anecdotes, such as worst ever blunders.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
An interesting perspective on the history of refereeing,
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This review is from: The Man in Black: History of the Football Referee (Paperback)
As a football referee myself (at grassroots level), this was an interesting insight into the history of refereeing and "running the line". It was published a good ten years ago, so some of the debates have moved on now, but this only really becomes noticeable towards the end of the book.Plenty of research seems to go in and Thomson does seem to take the referee's side most of the time. An interesting read for those associated with refereeing or the management of football, and perhaps an informative one for many players!
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referees,
This review is from: The Man in Black: History of the Football Referee (Paperback)
this was a fun gift for my referee son i know he is reading them so they must be ok
4.0 out of 5 stars
A must have book for anyone who's ever refereed!,
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This review is from: The Man in Black: History of the Football Referee (Paperback)
As an occasional ref myself, I found this an absolutely riveting read. Thomson gives us a fairly comprehensive account of the man in black - from the early history of the role through to modern (well a few years ago) anecdotes. He also explores the dark side of violence and threats against the poor ref, in the eponymous chapter.
I just hope some young footballers will read this and then have maybe a tiny bit more sympathy and understanding for the poor guy in the middle! Would have liked a few more photos and illustrations, but nomatter, this is a very worthwhile read.
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