Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 19/12/2017 21:04 by DOK.
You’ll be unsurprised to learn that I don’t agree, think it’s great we have an Englishman as one of the world’s most respected refs - and while he has the odd duff game; think he’s generally spot on.
Agree with Si and BQ. Excellent operator.
Now who have I heard the expression "bomb scare" from before? I have often thought Wayne has had a game full of dodgy calls while watching him at the Stoop. Upon seeing the games on the telly I have found out why these calls have been made. He has almost completely got it right,which is more than some refs we've had.
Think he is a great ref except for when he is reffing us, in which case he is really harsh on us because he is local.
I have the impression that he is a fair and accurate adjudicator of the rules, but I find his narcissistic manner deeply unattractive and I enjoy a game less when he is reffing as a result.
By the way, I am accusing Wayne Barnes of narcissism here. I'm not saying he's a "Melon Heed", but he could well find my comment insulting. Indeed I mean it as an insult. My post should be deleted.
Yeah, but it's nearly Christmas interfaith festival of the winter solstice, so let's be nice to each other, eh?
Still not forgiven him for the yellow card he gave Will Skinner against Leicester when the ball popped out the back of the tigers scrum.
In all seriousness though I would much rather Wayne than any other premiership ref for any of our games.
Fair play to you Bish, you don't care how silly you look!
Oddly I agree with you - but I think it’s unfair on how Barnes is now. He used to be like you say - I don’t think he is anymore. Just like our own Mr Care I think he’s matured into his job.
Doesn't get more narcissistic than Nigel Owens, but everyone seems to love him (myself included). Both good at their jobs, which is the main thing. The rest is just noise.
One is a little camp and quite funny and the other would not know how to crack a joke.