Aussie refs to wear microphones

[onthetwo]

Australian football referees to wear microphones for A-League finals
Referees in Australia's A-League will wear microphones for the end-of-season Finals Series.

Television viewers will be able to hear referees in five matches, starting on Friday as Melbourne Victory host Sydney FC, and in the Grand Final.

The audio will not be available live but will be used in programmes by the broadcasting company, Fox Sports.

Referees in both rugby codes commonly wear microphones but the practice has yet to be widely adopted in football.

Football Federation Australia chief executive David Gallop said: "We believe the extra microphone is a significant step forward and gives fans a greater insight into what's happening on the pitch."

The A-League Finals Series involves six teams - Brisbane Roar, Western Sydney Wanderers, Central Coast Mariners, Melbourne Victory, Sydney FC and Adelaide United.

Former Juventus and Italian World Cup winner Alessandro Del Piero, 39, plays for Sydney FC.

Personally, i think this is a brilliant way to improve discipline from the players as it will affect their marketing appeal immediately.

 

[E17yid]

I agree. Mic em up.

They'll soon stop swearing when you start booking them for it. Then us fans can actually get a bit more transparency regarding the decisions refs make and what is being contested by the players

 

[mark87]

I agree. Mic em up.

They'll soon stop swearing when you start booking them for it. Then us fans can actually get a bit more transparency regarding the decisions refs make and what is being contested by the players

Exactly, bout time someone starting doing this.

 

[Spurger King]

Didn't we try this here a few years ago? I've got a vague recollection of a ref wearing a microphone during a gooner match, only for Sky to decide it was a terrible idea due to the constant swearing and general abuse from the players.

 

[Geyzer Soze]

Didn't we try this here a few years ago? I've got a vague recollection of a ref wearing a microphone during a gooner match, only for Sky to decide it was a terrible idea due to the constant swearing and general abuse from the players.

Should mike up the players & all

 

[Spurger King]

 

[Strikeb4ck]

 

[onthetwo]

Didn't we try this here a few years ago? I've got a vague recollection of a ref wearing a microphone during a gooner match, only for Sky to decide it was a terrible idea due to the constant swearing and general abuse from the players.

nothing would surprise me with Sky......