Condensed reply to my email from Mr. John Jones, Contributory Leagues Referee Appointments Officer.
"With reguard to your perceptionof this referees performance, he is one of our most experienced officials. The reports received from both clubs seem to contradict your own opinion as they have both been quite positive. I can assure you that when performances do not reach the expected standard, Match Officials are informed that improvements must be made or their status may well be reviewed. We also have a very robust assessment scheme which helps develop referees of all levels. Advice is offered when appropriate".
Am I the only one who thought he was completely inept. I would love to know what the head holding assessor and the two clubs wrote about his performance. They apparently thought he did ok.
If he was one of the most experienced officials God help the rest. If I can get hold of a match dvd and it substantiates poor refereeing I will send it to Mr. Jones.
I would like to thank him for replying to my email.