Here’s a quick line from one of the League’s referees regarding Respect Supervisors – we thought it might be worth sharing this with everyone…

“I would like to give praise to the Garforth League for its implementation of the Touchline Managers,

I refereed a Under 12′s fixture this past weekend between Leeds City and Ossett town in 12A League, not only were both teams and spectators very welcoming and friendly to me when i arrived, but their attitudes throughout the game allowed myself as a referee to enjoy the game but also allow the players to enjoy and compete at a high standard of football in a very positive environment.

This positive environment was without doubt created through the use of touchline managers and the RESPECT spectator barriers, and for the first time in my 6 years refereeing i was applauded off the field at the end of the game by both sets of spectators, i am also in no doubt that this positive environment allowed the players to enjoy and compete to a high standard in what was a thrilling 1-1 draw.

The programme can achieve what some thought impossible, a more positive relationship between referee and spectators, i congratulate Leeds city and Osset Town for their efforts implementing the programme.”

Regards

Marcus Strudwick

Respect FC is a newly created football club with one goal – to unite everyone against the ugly side of football. Gobby morons are giving it this and that to everyone and everything, so it’s time those of us who love the beautiful game team together and stand up to them!

Respect FC is a newly created football club with one goal – to unite everyone against the ugly side of football. Gobby morons are giving it this and that to everyone and everything, so it’s time those of us who love the beautiful game team together and stand up to them!But we need your help because we can’t achieve this on our own. We’re asking everyone to join the club and unite against the gobby morons. And together as one, we can show the people ruining our game, what they’re up against.You can check out our club website and chairman’s message here www.RespectFootballClub.comFor every person who joins the club, The FA will pledge to put £1 back into Respect in youth football. Visitors to www.respectfootballclub.com will then be able to vote online on how the money is used. The site also serves as a clubroom for people to pledge support, share, comment and debate on the issues surrounding Respect.Thank you for your support – together we can defeat the gobby morons! Share this on Facebook