Known in America as Zebra's either because they wear stripy black and white shirts, or because they have more than a passing resemblance to Donkey's. Perhaps a little cruel, but many fans of the EPL would probably not disagree. Of course they have a tough job, as do their assistant's, and in general this season they seem to have been fairly consistent. The problem doesn't lie with mistakes referee's make, they are only human, though the odd correct decision about whether a ball has crossed a line or not would not go amiss - technology beckons I feel - rather in their lack of any common sense. Too many officials are still keen to show yellow or red cards because of the letter of the law, rather than the socially accepted practice of using common sense to decide whether or not a player deserved to be sent off. Refs are rightly clamping down on two footed tackles, but booking players for taking shirt's off, or celebrating goals in the crowd which could then lead to a second booking, seems ridiculous. It's a ridiculous law at best, but not only are referee's encouraging the games becoming non-contact with their irritating punishment of any mistimed tackle with a yellow card, but also potentially booking people for over-celebrating takes the fun out of the game too. And that would be a total disaster. The best reason to play soccer is because it is great fun. We need to think of the kids. Referees and players need to set better examples to encourage enjoyment and respect in the sport.
8) Player Reactions after matches
This is more of a gripe than a complaint. If we were playing in European Cup Final's or League Winning matches, no interviewer would be able to contain our enthusiasm, adrenaline or excitement after such an achievement. But EPL players take it all in their stride. It would be unfair to say that all players have no charisma, some probably do, but they don't make themselves very well known. Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and Wayne Rooney have all seemed incredibly unassuming about winning trophies in recent times, where we all want them to say 'THIS IS THE GREATEST DAY OF MY LIFE, IT'S INCREDIBLE' at the top of their overactive lungs. But all we get is 'Yeah, it's great' in a rather bored, monotone drawl. How can anybody possibly say that players are only in it for the money when you hear reactions like that? Show some passion lads, show us how you're REALLY feeling.
9) Everything that has ever been done in football ever always coming back to over inflated wage packets
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