Counties looking to put 'them and us' dynamic between referees and clubs to bed 

Kerry referees chairman Mark Griffin’s view is that “the punishment must fit the crime” and so if any verbal or physical threat to a referee merits expulsion from the association, then so be it.

THEM AND US: Kerry referees chairman Mark Griffin’s view is that “the punishment must fit the crime” and so if any verbal or physical threat to a referee merits expulsion from the association, then so be it.

Counties have taken their lead from Wexford in devising and implementing initiatives they hope will better protect GAA referees.

Following a meeting on Tuesday evening between the Wexford County Board executive and local referees, a series of actions were agreed upon to improve discipline at games in the Model County and ensure the protection of referees from verbal and physical threats.