Graham Cummins: Can we take a break from referee bashing?

A referee is within his right to show the same lack of respect they receive by not responding to the manager. Respect is a two way street

Referee John McLoughlin with players as they tussle during the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division match between Waterford and Dundalk last week. The men in the middle have a thankless job and deserve respect, says Graham Cummins. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Drogheda United boss Tim Clancy did not hold back when assessing the performance of the match officials after their recent draw with Sligo Rovers.

Clancy was sent off after exchanging some verbals with fourth official Derek Tomney and accused some referees of thinking that the game was ‘about them’.