History for Marto

I hate to say it but the majority of kiwi's that have officialled in the A-League, O'Leary included, have been dire.  He improved in the later part of his career but both him, Fox and Precious lost the Knights home games in the two seasons they existed.  Yes they were dire, but our own officials added to the woe and misery.

I think it's time that the FFA and maybe NZF made enough money available that a few referees could go full time.  We would see a massive increase in performance from them knowing that they are being treated in the same way as everyone else of importance in the game and are able to devote themselves 100%  to the game.  There would then be no need for cameras or us having to stomach the losses against Syd and Man City.

All refs in NZ and Australia have work commitments (O'Leary is a teacher (headmaster now?)). My father, a FIFA badged referee who officiated women's and youth internationals in England and NZ struggled with the balance between keeping kit, refereeing all over the place and working night shifts.

I hate to say it but the majority of kiwi's that have officialled in the A-League, O'Leary included, have been dire.  He improved in the later part of his career but both him, Fox and Precious lost the Knights home games in the two seasons they existed.  Yes they were dire, but our own officials added to the woe and misery.

I think it's time that the FFA and maybe NZF made enough money available that a few referees could go full time.  We would see a massive increase in performance from them knowing that they are being treated in the same way as everyone else of importance in the game and are able to devote themselves 100%  to the game.

All refs in NZ and Australia have work commitments (O'Leary is a teacher (headmaster now?)). My father, a FIFA badged referee who officiated women's and youth internationals in England and NZ struggled with the balance between keeping kit, refereeing all over the place and working night shifts.