is it me, or are referees in thier effort to stay close to the action getting in the way of plays?
all season i have noticed the reff rigth in the middle BUT i see players lierally having to play around the refferee
case in point arsenals goal against manu the reff was back to goal facing arshavin surely that hindered the defense and assisted arshavin
i think the reff should always be behind the team with the ball and attacking (as best as possible)
and yes i know the ref is part of the pitch just like the corner flags and posts
toughts?