Imagine this is an official responsible for training officials around the world. What a idiotic statement to make.
And then people argue that certain players and teams don't get special treatment. This thought process is a testament to that.
Apology
Former high-profile referee and current pundit Graham Poll made some interesting remarks regarding John Terry's sending-off against Everton.
He seemed to hint that referees' decisions can be altered depending on the status of the offending player.
As far as the Premier League is concerned, they don't come much more heavyweight than Chelsea and England skipper Terry.
Reflecting on the straight red, dished out for a rash, high tackle on Toffees star Leon Osman by Phil Dowd after he consulted his assistants, Poll said: "You have to remember you are sending off the England captain."
He continued in his Daily Mail newspaper column: "I know very well that, although all players should be treated equally, there is great pressure on an official when dealing with the England captain."