The Real Buh 3,423 Posted January 22, 2022 I was watching the Charlton Fleetwood game today (long story) but I was stunned, absolutely stunned to see the referee. Brett Huxtable or maybe it’s Brett Husky-table but how can a professional referee (yes, I know it’s league one but the players are delivering for Amazon part time, they are full time professionals) how can a professional referee be THIS FAT? He’s not alone as well. Phil Dowd is a big old planet as well. I honestly think it’s got to the point where they care so little and are so untouchable they are now just going to get fat for a laugh. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,676 Posted January 22, 2022 How dare you fat shame its 2022 or whatever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danke bitte 965 Posted January 22, 2022 Not everyone can be as ripped as an Adonis like you Buh! Rumours are, that you moonlight as a Magic Mike dancer in the west end… any truth in that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CANARYKING 634 Posted January 22, 2022 Our favourite Mr Hooper could lose a few pounds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yobocop 1,096 Posted January 22, 2022 3 hours ago, The Real Buh said: I was watching the Charlton Fleetwood game today (long story) but I was stunned, absolutely stunned to see the referee. Brett Huxtable or maybe it’s Brett Husky-table but how can a professional referee (yes, I know it’s league one but the players are delivering for Amazon part time, they are full time professionals) how can a professional referee be THIS FAT? He’s not alone as well. Phil Dowd is a big old planet as well. I honestly think it’s got to the point where they care so little and are so untouchable they are now just going to get fat for a laugh. Come and join us in 2022 mate, no place for posts like this nowadays 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danke bitte 965 Posted January 22, 2022 3 minutes ago, Yobocop said: Come and join us in 2022 mate, no place for posts like this nowadays Have you seen the state of other posts on here when a photo of a footballer’s girlfriend or wife pops up?! Apparently no females frequent the Pink Un message board so it’s all good 👍🏻 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,089 Posted January 22, 2022 10 minutes ago, Yobocop said: Come and join us in 2022 mate, no place for posts like this nowadays 2012 would be a start! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yobocop 1,096 Posted January 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, Danke bitte said: Have you seen the state of other posts on here when a photo of a footballer’s girlfriend or wife pops up?! Apparently no females frequent the Pink Un message board so it’s all good 👍🏻 I don’t buy this ‘what-aboutisms’ not acceptable to fat shame anyone least not someone who would’ve had to pass a very stringent fitness test when he reached level 4 as a ref let alone the level he’s at now 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danke bitte 965 Posted January 22, 2022 Just now, Yobocop said: I don’t buy this ‘what-aboutisms’ not acceptable to fat shame anyone least not someone who would’ve had to pass a very stringent fitness test when he reached level 4 as a ref let alone the level he’s at now Sorry. I was being sarcastic about the other posts, on reading what I typed you can’t tell. I’m 100% with you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yobocop 1,096 Posted January 22, 2022 4 minutes ago, Danke bitte said: Sorry. I was being sarcastic about the other posts, on reading what I typed you can’t tell. I’m 100% with you. Ah understood, apologies yes, and I have to be careful what I say here as I have a couple of friends on here. I would assume it’s due to the fact the majority of the members of this board are men of a certain age 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danke bitte 965 Posted January 22, 2022 Yeah and then we’re considered ageist… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yobocop 1,096 Posted January 22, 2022 10 minutes ago, Danke bitte said: Yeah and then we’re considered ageist… Haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 1,129 Posted January 23, 2022 50 minutes ago, Yobocop said: Ah understood, apologies yes, and I have to be careful what I say here as I have a couple of friends on here. I would assume it’s due to the fact the majority of the members of this board are men of a certain age To be fair, you can't really claim to be progressive and then say everyone who doesn't agree with you must be an old man. Bit of an irony there really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBaldOne66 681 Posted January 23, 2022 The only full time refs are in the EPL, he will be in another job also. Despite what you think of his size, he will still have passed a fitness test otherwise he would lose his licence to ref. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,423 Posted January 23, 2022 8 hours ago, Yobocop said: Come and join us in 2022 mate, no place for posts like this nowadays Put the fork down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,932 Posted January 23, 2022 It used to be the Cooper Test for referees, but it has changed since then. Think the HI Intensity Fitness Test is the one that's increasingly used. Wonder how many of those who criticise referees for being unfit can run a mile-and-a-half in twelve minutes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,423 Posted January 23, 2022 Just now, TheGunnShow said: It used to be the Cooper Test for referees, but it has changed since then. Think the HI Intensity Fitness Test is the one that's increasingly used. Wonder how many of those who criticise referees for being unfit can run a mile-and-a-half in twelve minutes? I’d beat this ref in any sort of race except a race to Greggs. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,932 Posted January 23, 2022 1 minute ago, The Real Buh said: I’d beat this ref in any sort of race except a race to Greggs. If it's for their own-brand salt and vinegar crisps, I'll thrash the pair of you! 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jambomo 215 Posted January 23, 2022 8 hours ago, Danke bitte said: Have you seen the state of other posts on here when a photo of a footballer’s girlfriend or wife pops up?! Apparently no females frequent the Pink Un message board so it’s all good 👍🏻 Yes we do 👍🏻 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted January 23, 2022 Unless it has changed recently, refs have to pass a pretty stringent fitness test. Just because someone looks large, doesn't mean that aren't fit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,412 Posted January 23, 2022 43 minutes ago, AJ said: Unless it has changed recently, refs have to pass a pretty stringent fitness test. Just because someone looks large, doesn't mean that aren't fit They'll be telling us darts isn't a sport next! 😊 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,196 Posted January 23, 2022 Grant Holt was hardly ripped. Didn't stop him. So being fat means the ref can't make the right decision but the skinny one will? Bizarre. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,423 Posted January 23, 2022 13 minutes ago, Capt. Pants said: Grant Holt was hardly ripped. Didn't stop him. So being fat means the ref can't make the right decision but the skinny one will? Bizarre. Footballers are faster than ever, the game is faster than ever and some these refs, on top of being bad at their jobs and probably corrupt, are fat to boot? nah, they are having a laugh now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor Hockey's Beard 526 Posted January 23, 2022 Would you dare to accuse a Sumo Wrestler that he is fat to his face? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East Rider 548 Posted January 23, 2022 36 minutes ago, Trevor Hockey's Beard said: Would you dare to accuse a Sumo Wrestler that he is fat to his face? I would, if I were paid enough (and had a clear run out of the door). However, I can't speak Japanese, so that's me out 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danke bitte 965 Posted January 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Jambomo said: Yes we do 👍🏻 Good! I was being sarcastic about some of the questionable content from posters on here from time to time. Didn’t translate online. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,871 Posted January 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Capt. Pants said: Grant Holt was hardly ripped. Didn't stop him. So being fat means the ref can't make the right decision but the skinny one will? Bizarre. Grant Holt was not overweight. The point the OP is trying to make is that if a referee is overweight it is more difficult for them to be in the right place to make a correct decision. That's not 'fat shaming', it's a statement of fact. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,423 Posted January 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Trevor Hockey's Beard said: Would you dare to accuse a Sumo Wrestler that he is fat to his face? A sumo wrestler is meant to be fat mate, Jesus, have a think will you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pugin 601 Posted January 23, 2022 The whole point about bias is that you should judge on performance or behaviour, not on inherent factors like body shape gender or skin colour. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,423 Posted January 23, 2022 5 minutes ago, Pugin said: The whole point about bias is that you should judge on performance or behaviour, not on inherent factors like body shape gender or skin colour. Gender and race are not a choice and therefore not acceptable to criticise someone for. being fat is a choice, put the greggs slice down fatty, you make air travel a nightmare. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites