Why Are Football Parents Such Plonkers?

[ToraToraTora]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-66924090

Who would be a ref eh?

[ToraToraTora]

They all think their kids are going to be Pele!

[Ken4155]

I'd hazard a guess that that the plonkishness isn't restricted to when their children are playing football, TTT.  My guess is they're plonkers 24/7.

[douglas9401]

Some say it should be a short investigation, unless ad hoc officials are appointed by simply tapping them on the shoulder and telling them "you're on mate".

Their name must be known and steps can be taken to sideline the goober.

[retrocop]

Who ,indeed ,would be a ref eh?

Mr Hughes has a lucky escape. He could be an amateur ref in Argentina or Brazil.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Ot%C3%A1vio_Jord%C3%A3o_da_Silva#:~:text=Abreu%20died%20on%20the%20way,a%20stake%20in%20the%20pitch.

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/19024/10170628/referee-cesar-flores-shot-dead-by-player-he-had-just-sent-off

[ToraToraTora]

Don't know why anyone would do it, they get nothing but abuse because moronic players cannot comprehend any decision against them. I trained as a ref in 1982 and have reffed quite a few games in the past and it's always a hateful experience no different today. The sad thing is that the teams will beg you to ref their game then give you a load of verbal for the duration.

[piggynose]

But why do rugby refs get more respect ? Eg yes sir! 

[douglas9401]

It could be something to do with being mature, well rounded adults on the field, piggynose.

[ToraToraTora]

Rugby parents are also completely different, you'll never see them screaming at the kids/ref/each other!

[Ellipsis]

Rugby is a game for barbarians played by gentlemen. Football is a game for gentlemen played by barbarians. - Oscar Wilde 

[Peter Pedant]

the refs are a pretty odd species, not counting TTT of course

[William51]

 The parent should be brought to book, prosecuted or banned.

[zebo]

//I'd hazard a guess that that the plonkishness isn't restricted to when their children are playing football, TTT.  My guess is they're plonkers 24/7.//

True, it happens in all sports involving children, they're the sort who think it makes them a good parent when they 'stick up' for their sprog.  The child is either embarrassed or as big a moron as the parent.

I had to banish parents from the netball sidelines back in the day

[zebo]

//Rugby parents are also completely different, you'll never see them screaming at the kids/ref/each other!//

I have a bridge to sell you!