Very poor refereeing in my view as a fellow ref. He blows for handball and gives an indirect free kick against the keeper so any supposed infringement by Ben was after he blew his whistle and therefore not applicable for any punishment. I listened to the radio commentary and picked up a lot of screaming from both benches and feel the management team need to manage the game better. That includes the referee so that for any 50/50 calls we are not prejudiced against.
Paul, i agree about the bench not being more persuasive on the touchline. Although they some times ask for decisions, the fans behind the goal, see or hear no communication between them and the referee and we need to be like Melksham and others who almost badger the referee and linesman for decisions in their favour.
Alex, of course it is about balance, and as Paul says knowing your battles. The players don’t do enough to get their opinion voiced or heard, but think that is somewhat changing with players like Hayden and Wollers and hopefully Jefford.
I think the opposite as stand close to the bench on occasions and their shouting at the ref/Lino is negative and thinking they are being clever when they are being the opposite. The referee and all officials are influenced by the management and players but pick your battles and get the players switched on to work the ref. This comes with experience and was my speciality when I played and managed so notice it more than most. They will learn to pick the correct times to make a statement and when not to argue about a nothing tackle on the half way line.
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Polish 
why wasn’t the striker done for what looks like a high foot
Yes his high boot was a dangerous in my view too.
Very poor refereeing in my view as a fellow ref. He blows for handball and gives an indirect free kick against the keeper so any supposed infringement by Ben was after he blew his whistle and therefore not applicable for any punishment. I listened to the radio commentary and picked up a lot of screaming from both benches and feel the management team need to manage the game better. That includes the referee so that for any 50/50 calls we are not prejudiced against.
Paul, i agree about the bench not being more persuasive on the touchline. Although they some times ask for decisions, the fans behind the goal, see or hear no communication between them and the referee and we need to be like Melksham and others who almost badger the referee and linesman for decisions in their favour.
Agree we need to stand up for ourselves, but I don’t want to be anything like Melksham!
Alex, of course it is about balance, and as Paul says knowing your battles. The players don’t do enough to get their opinion voiced or heard, but think that is somewhat changing with players like Hayden and Wollers and hopefully Jefford.
I think the opposite as stand close to the bench on occasions and their shouting at the ref/Lino is negative and thinking they are being clever when they are being the opposite. The referee and all officials are influenced by the management and players but pick your battles and get the players switched on to work the ref. This comes with experience and was my speciality when I played and managed so notice it more than most. They will learn to pick the correct times to make a statement and when not to argue about a nothing tackle on the half way line.