Comments on: Webb’s words must be heeded for the sake of a footballer’s safety

By: Gagan

Gagan — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:17:00 +0000

Jeremy Peace and Tony Mowbray are doing things the right way, we are not a cash cow for prima dnaons or potential has-beens.Blues have proved (more than once!) that breaking wage structures does not guarantee Premier League status.The three out of contract players have all contributed to our title winning promotion, but ..Gera, he had a great start and a good last season with us, but almost 2 years of mediocrity in-between. He has shown great ambition in going to a club which WILL finish below The Baggies.As for Albrechtsen, reading his parting shots, it seemed that he was too scared to fight for his place. No loss there!KP only had to play 19 games (including appearances as sub) to activate the second year with Albion, so what does he know that we don’t? Does he think his knee won’t last 19 games? I think it goes a lot deeper than ambition, maybe he just wants to be assured of a two year pay packet even if his knee does go pop. I hope it doesn’t, he’s been a great pro, and I wish him the best of luck. But, don’t be surprised if he doesn’t figure regularly.Thanks Super Kev, we couldn’t have done it without you, but I just wish you (or your advisers) had the self-belief to give the Prem one last try with us.No hard feelings though, best of luck!

By: Andrew Cherrie

Andrew Cherrie — Sat, 26 May 2012 16:11:24 +0000

Webb may have been involved in controversy from time to time, but name me a referee who hasn’t. You may not like him, but he’s the most qualified man in the country to talk on this matter.

By: Dexy

Dexy — Sat, 26 May 2012 09:18:58 +0000

The point remains Ross that Webb makes a valued point and the decision to punish those who cry wolf would be a great way of cleaning up the game and in this case enable officials to see if players that are actually injured and seen to quickly.

By: Jessop

Jessop — Sat, 26 May 2012 07:34:56 +0000

Spot on article. I’m no fan of Howard Webb but he has called it right here.

By: Denny 69

Denny 69 — Sat, 26 May 2012 07:31:45 +0000

Excellent article Andrew. I think if the authorities put a stiffer sanction against those feigning injury then not only will it clean up the game of all the cheats within it, but ultimately make referees job like Webb’s a damn sight easier to manage

By: Rass

Rass — Fri, 25 May 2012 21:49:22 +0000

Webb is a joke. “Besides being the finest referee to emerge from our shores in recent times” do me a favour that is maybe from your opinion but i bet more folk disagree than agree.. Controversy follows him where ever he goes, how many games as he ruined? and we all know about his love for UTD. Sooner the game is rid of this cretin the better