They're not that subjective, the referee is being asked to apply the rules of the game so it is not completely subjective
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I agree that it is in applying the laws of the game that consistency is found
The subjective nature is absolute and dependent on so many things that I’ve only recently become aware of critically supporting my lad with his reffing
Youth or adult
Time of game
Atmosphere of game
Position on the pitch
Your view
What you can credibly argue based on where you are and what’s happened
Then you can get on to
Physicality
Contact
Natural position
Intent
Force
And then you can get on to
Trying to ensure you give all of these consistently over the 90 mins or less
Case in point Sunday two situations my lad likes to allow players to play always looking for an advantage and allowing fair physicality
Free kick edge of box in the middle of the pitch. Lad right next to it. Coach shouts how’s that a free kick and then repeats how’s that a free kick. None of the players complained after the explanation given. Said to the guy next to me one shout ok second shout not ok. He said it was clearly not a free kick. We were as far as you can be away for the side of the pitch my lad and the players right next to it. Is it credible that they were more right than him? Is it objectively or subjectively right and who’s decision is more credible my lad or the coach
Second one last minute 3-3 right winger tussles for ball parents going mad as there was a real tussle. Lad plays on the same lad who jumped up and accepted the session 10 seconds later gets brought down in the box penalty. Again subjective or objective?
Now escalate that to the top standard the only objective discussion is where is the ref and has he seen it? Arteta and O’Neill for me are bringing the game into disrepute and they need to be really careful
The wolves one for me in real time isn’t even controversial
The arsenal one the only subjective decision is the foul the other two aspect were objective it didn’t go out and it wasn’t offside and arteta comes out with it’s embarrassing!!