• Rule-obsession can blind referees to game reality
    by Paul Gardner on Sep 27, 3:16 PM
    The world of pro soccer is not where you go if you're looking for objectivity, and unbiased opinions. Fan loyalty, club loyalty, player loyalty, regional loyalty ...
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  • Words, words, words ... Part 2 -- Guru words
    by Paul Gardner on Sep 6, 6:25 PM
    The idea is to make the words interesting, even downright fascinating. Of course, things can go too far. Deplorably, guru-talk, has run away with itself.
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  • Words, words, words ... Part 1 -- Rulebook Words
    by Paul Gardner on Sep 2, 4:59 PM
    It happens in every game. The referee goes up to a player, or a group of players, and delivers what looks like a stern lecture.
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