Football Federation president Raymond Tim Kee is supporting a lifetime ban on the football hooligan who assaulted Kevin Charles, an assistant referee, at an InterCol match between Presentation College San Fernando and Shiva Boys’ Hindu College at the Mannie Ramjohn Stadium.
Tim Kee was delivering the feature address on Wednesday night at the Central Football Association (CFA) appreciation dinner at the Plaza De Montrose, Chaguanas. Tim Kee said he was deeply disturbed at the act of violence on Charles. He said the banning of the perpetrator would send a clear signal that such behavior would not be tolerated.
Tim Kee also knocked security officials on the day of the match. He said the security should have had their eyes trained on the crowd instead of spending their time watching the match. Tim Kee suggested that if the ban takes effect photos of the individual may be posted outside matches in a bid to keep the guilty party out.
In his address Tim Kee also advised referees to ensure that errors are minimised as not to anger the crowd. He said people are passionate about football and noted that in some countries some individuals commit suicide or even murder when decisions do not go their way. He said referees should be careful about the way they conduct the quality of the game and ensure that there was integrity at all times.
Clyde George of SPORTT urged referees to read up on the rules and ensure that they train at all times. George said knowledge and training were two essential tools needed to ensure that they are prepared at all times for the games. The Most Promising Referee award was given to Aton Guerro while the Referee of the Year was Oswald Myers.
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