An independent charity that supports football referees at every stage of the game has accused Cardiff manager Neil Warnock of “desensitising” the abuse and assault of grassroots referees with his repeated criticism of match officials. An independent charity that supports football referees at every stage of the game has accused Cardiff manager Neil Warnock of “desensitising” the abuse and assault of grassroots referees with his repeated criticism of match officials. Speaking after the match, Warnock said the Premier League was the best in the world but had “probably the worst officials”. Referees chief Riley has been heavily criticised by Cardiff manager Warnock (Christopher Lee/PA)Warnock picked up where he left off on Sunday in a press conference in Cardiff on Tuesday to preview his side’s visit to Manchester City. “A lot of referees are like Mike Riley and that’s why I think we have gone backwards,” he said.

Source: Irish Independent April 02, 2019 13:18 UTC