Referee Mafia - Time to Weed Them Out!

There has been much talk and controversy over bribery scandals, players cheating and clubs agreeing to fix matches. But one growing negative aspect of the game is the influence of the Referee Mafia in world football.

A shocking revelation by English ex-referee Graham Poll has revealed how the World Cup referee panel had singled out players for special treatment. In this particular instance, Peter Crouch was mentioned. The explanation was that he was a dirty player, in the way he uses his arms during games to gain physical leverage and all. But let's face it - this is done by hundreds and thousands of players - to specifically single out one is like putting a price on his head - a soccer equivalent of hiring a hitman!

What they should have done is just to emphasise to referees of the kind of play that should not be allowed, instead of pointing out any particular player!

Kudos to the big mouth of Poll in revealing this. This new Mafia should be eradicated and players kept safe from a group of individuals who have clearly grown too big for their whistles!