The referee is going to be the most important person in the ring tonight besides the fighters. Votes: 3
George ForemanThe trouble with referees is that they know the rules, but they do not know the game. Votes: 2
Bill ShanklyI never comment on referees and I'm not going to break the habit of a lifetime for that prat. Votes: 2
Ron AtkinsonI think making the referee aware of a situation, there is nothing wrong with that. Votes: 1
Abby WambachIt annoys me when people who don't know what they're talking about boo the referee. Votes: 1
Jonah LomuThe referee will now keep track of the time on the field and the shootouts have finally been banned. Votes: 1
Cobi JonesI play the game as honestly as I can. If the referee gives a penalty there is nothing you can do. Votes: 1
Wayne RooneyA difficult decision for the referee's assistant. I wouldn't beat him up over it. Votes: 0
Kenny CunninghamI was surprised we were playing in Manchester and have a referee from Greater Manchester. Votes: 0
Brendan RodgersI always liken it to being a referee - if you notice the referee, that's not a good thing. Votes: 0
Chris HarrisonI don't have any ideas; my coaches have them. I just pass the ideas on and referee the arguments. Votes: 0
Bear BryantThat's referee Mike Reed's 50th booking of the season, which works out at an average of six a game. Votes: 0
Alan Parry