The withdrawal of referees from hundreds of underage football matches in the Dublin area is a wake-up call to leagues around the country, according to former referee Harry McCann, who gave it up due to abuse and threats he faced.
Over 500 matches have been postponed due to what has been described as ‘constant abuse’ of referees.
The FAI has threatened punishment of those who are found to have abused refs, adding that it won’t be tolerated.
On Wednesday’s Morning, Alan Morrissey was joined by Rory Hickey, Clare FM Analyst & Former GAA referee, Jim Madden, Clare District Soccer League PRO and Padraig Sutton, Former international soccer referee for 6 and a half years, national league referee for 20 years and the referee of the FAI Cup Final in 2014.
