Watching the ref in the barca bayern match closely tonight and note that when he gives free kicks he quickly runs away to encourage players to take it and get on with game. Think English refs cud do more of this as they seem to always slow games down.
yes our refs seem to want to play centre stage however I think it is also down to the respect they have. Players seem to have a little whinge but ultimately accept the decision, our players do not!
Didn't think i would ever say this but Euro referees now have the edge over the English. Seem to be younger certainly fitter and less pandantic. Too many of ours want to be telly stars aswell as a referee