article_snippet: It is a worry that a figure who is being very negative about top-flight referees won’t send the right message to members.
article_snippet: It may be perceived the Sheffield Referee Association agree with the Sheffield Referee Association viewpoint.
article_snippet: Sheffield management then informed members:
article_snippet: And the Sheffield response to the RA said: ‘our irritation at having been placed in this position cannot be underestimated.
article_snippet: Are our saying that as referees, our are above criticism?
article_snippet: FA refs chief David Elleray is president of the RA but on Monday night FA refs chief David Elleray denied any involvement.
article_snippet: However, Mark Halsey’s strong views on a decline in refereeing standards is certainly born out by the widespread furore around their performances this season.
article_snippet: **, I could take but controversial, b*******.’