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Durham v Worcestershire (A) C.C.


Voice of fair play said:
Just don’t like ordinary blokes doing their best and giving genuine honest decisions that may be right or maybe wrong.

Been called all the names under the sun for simply trying their best.

Criticism goes with most jobs and sport should not be any different but abuse not needed or acceptable imo.

For example seen your good self critcise many a time but never seen you abuse anyone once
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A keen supporter venting his frustration. Sticks and stones...
 
Parkside said:
A keen supporter venting his frustration. Sticks and stones...
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Except with that particular poster it’s every single time he comments about a ref or umpire they a wanker, prick or idiot or worse

Imo there is a difference between a fan getting frustrated and calling someone which we all have done in the past.

And someone who calls them and abuses them every single time!

You just think or at least I do ‘ can you not give it a rest just once’ and appreciate the difficult job they have?
 
Voice of fair play said:
Except with that particular poster it’s every single time he comments about a ref or umpire they a wanker, prick or idiot or worse

Imo there is a difference between a fan getting frustrated and calling someone which we all have done in the past.

And someone who calls them and abuses them every single time!

You just think or at least I do ‘ can you not give it a rest just once’ and appreciate the difficult job they have?
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Ok. But they are very well remunerated and many are appointed with very little experience -jobs for the boys i.e. ex-players, little evidence that that they're all dedicated and professional. I Fully understand the frustration.
If you're wholly dedicated and qualified like in any profession the job shouldn't be difficult.
 
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Parkside said:
Ok. But they are very well remunerated and many are appointed with very little experience -jobs for the boys i.e. ex-players, little evidence that that they're all dedicated and professional. I Fully understand the frustration.
If you're wholly dedicated and qualified like in any profession the job shouldn't be difficult.
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I think you missing my point mate, I think all including myself ‘ fully understand the frustration’

I don’t see the need to call them ‘ fat little wankers’ ‘ f***ing pricks’ etc etc.

Especially when it’s every single time!!

That’s the difference between been a frustrated fan and a nobhead imo of course
 
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Voice of fair play said:
I think you missing my point mate, I think all including myself ‘ fully understand the frustration’

I don’t see the need to call them ‘ fat little wankers’ ‘ f***ing pricks’ etc etc.

Especially when it’s every single time!!

That’s the difference between been a frustrated fan and a nobhead imo of course
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It can best be described as "being of limited vocabulary".
For those,like me,who didn't know of the JC referred to worcesterobserver.co.uk/sport/cricket-worcestershire-pay-tribute-to-reporter-john-curtis-before
 
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Some stats/milestones from Day 1:

  • Durham’s 50th wicket of the season
  • Ben Raine’s 600th maiden for Durham in FC Cricket
  • Ben Raine didn’t concede a boundary in 17 overs
  • Durham bowled their 2500th dot ball of the season today
  • Durham’s 100th maiden of the season
  • Jake Ball’s maiden 5 wicket haul for Durham in FC Cricket
  • Jake Ball’s 8th 5 wicket haul in FC Cricket
 
Parkside said:
Ok. But they are very well remunerated and many are appointed with very little experience -jobs for the boys i.e. ex-players, little evidence that that they're all dedicated and professional. I Fully understand the frustration.
If you're wholly dedicated and qualified like in any profession the job shouldn't be difficult.
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Are they well remunerated? Google says a test umpire earns £3,500 a match. It’s hardly mega money
 
Parkside said:
It can best be described as "being of limited vocabulary".
For those,like me,who didn't know of the JC referred to worcesterobserver.co.uk/sport/cricket-worcestershire-pay-tribute-to-reporter-john-curtis-before
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Dont have a opinion on this but very funny description, you might be right.
chunkyshanhawk53 said:
Are they well remunerated? Google says a test umpire earns £3,500 a match. It’s hardly mega money
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Yeah they aren't, been a discussion about paying them more for a while

Its an unreal job mind, probs my dream job, umpiring in Sri Lanka or the West Indies or someit.
 
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