Political statements has nothing to do with it Stu and I think it’s very short-sighted to suggest that.

I think the problem is that some officials don’t get chance to referee Pennine League fixtures as they have RFL fixtures of a higher standard (National Conference for example) and therefore don’t get marked by Pennine League clubs. To give you an example one of the Hudds referees has refereed National Conference rugby and Pennine League premier and division 1 fixtures all season. This year’s cup final referee has refereed less than for only 50% of the season and his last match was Pennine division 5.

The other problem is the scoring system put in place by the Pennine League. Several referees’ societies are unhappy about the current systems and I’m led to believe a change is being looked into. Clubs fill in a referees assessment form after every game. Some clubs don’t even bother. The majority of clubs don’t take it seriously and rush the job of filling the form in (thus not making it accurate) to avoid fines put in place by the Pennine League.

The Hudds referees society sent a list to the league advising of referees that were available for the finals. For some reason the league appointed an official that was not on this list and when confronted one of the reasons for this appointment was and I quote "the sponsors like him". Hardly fair to the other officials if you ask me.

Now I’m not really bothered who referees the final as any of the Hudds officials are capable and suitable for the role but it’s the manner of which the final has been appointed that has irritated a lot of people within the society.

Hmmmm I fully understand PB statement about this not being a political protest but i also feel that Big Stu has a valid argument too,

so which is better Stu and his Maggie Thatcher’s stance on the situation or PB's dogged fight & determination for equality resembling the minors strike of 1984?

THERES ONLY ONE WAY TO FIND OUT ........................

(all together now) .......................FIGHT!

Who is reffing anyway stu?

The same official that has done it for the past 5 years

is that a official lacking hair?

I've got more hair

im sure he will do a job on the day but i fully agree its time to blood some new MO's in the "big" games,

yer never know i might need to get me old whistle out again.

I am sorry to ask this but considering this argument is pretty in depth with Local Huddersfield Amateur RL and the two people are both respected members of both this site and Huddersfield RL as a whole I am at a los.

Who are you?

russell smith !!!

It aint Russel but he's been around the local scene and involved for a long time both playing and reffing, he can out himself

ok give us a clue then?

wrong thread

I understand that the Secretary of the Referees Assocoation is so pleased with what they have done he has resigned. Well done Mark - stand up for your principles.

Some people put themselves ahead of others and thats their choice. I will hold nothing against him for doing so. But if he has resigned then he is no longer a member of the Hudds refs society and not insured to officate so technically no players/officals will be insured for him to referee. So legally he cannot officate in any final until he re-joins a society (whether thats halifax, bradford or any other)

I'd hate to be a member of the Hudds league if there is a serious injury in that final (heaven forbid)

But I think it is bang out of order when the Hudds league put him in that position. Knowing what the societys stance was the league ask him to referee one final and touch judge the other. Puts him in a very difficult position doesnt it?

PB just so you know i said i would resign as secretary but will wait and see what happens before deciding my refereeing future.

You out tonight?

if your on about fax game no, or if your on about refereeing no....but i am tomorrow...pennine division 2......send PM if you want to know where.

saint joes 54 18 newsome

Well done St Jo's.

Didnt think the margin would have been that wide.


Well done to Joes

Absolutely great game.

Sat with Nic and Tom in the middle of the Newsome fans and thoroughly enjoyed myself at their expense.

Is Newsome the new Wigan?

emley a v saint joes a 2nite at the welfair ground emley 7pm

And in english:

Emley Moor 'A' play St Joesphs 'A' in the final of the Jim Conlon Memorial Cup at the Welfare Ground, Emley.

Kick off is at 7pm

Ref is S.Ansell with TJ's M.Thomas and S.Jevons.
4th Official is N.Jevons

Great game last night - thought Emley were going to nick it in the last few minutes but Joes hung on for a 32 - 26 win Photos up on www.stjosephsarlfc.co.uk

Great game last night - thought Emley were going to nick it in the last few minutes but Joes hung on for a 32 - 26 win Photos up on www.stjosephsarlfc.co.uk

super saints do the win again quality game well done lads