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Exeter v Saracens Wayne Barnes
DIR By: Whistleblower
Date: December 30, 2019, 3:31 pm
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Not sure this is the right place to post but it is certainly in
the category of other sports.
Caught the TV highlights of this extremely high profile, rather
grudge match. I have to say Wayne Barnes refereed superbly.
There was a whole lot of tension and simmering stuff going on
and he controlled the match with dignity and absolute control.
The personal quality of authority is intrinsic, almost
impossible to manufacture and Barnes has it in spades.
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Re: Exeter v Saracens Wayne Barnes
DIR By: reflector
Date: December 30, 2019, 4:41 pm
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--- Quote from: Whistleblower link ---
>
> Not sure this is the right place to post but it is certainly
in the category of other sports.
>
> Caught the TV highlights of this extremely high profile,
rather grudge match. I have to say Wayne Barnes refereed
superbly. There was a whole lot of tension and simmering stuff
going on and he controlled the match with dignity and absolute
control. The personal quality of authority is intrinsic, almost
impossible to manufacture and Barnes has it in spades.
>
>
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I agree with every word and saw most of the game live. Wayne
Barnes has always been a class act but he now also brings the
added ingredient of considerable experience to his refereeing.
We are indeed fortunate to have the best two referees in the
rugby union world in Barnes and Nigel Owens in England and
Wales.
I have heard rumours of impending retirement but I hope this is
not true as his considerable expertise would be sadly missed in
the game. However, even though he is still an active referee,
he does appear as a pundit and in commentary on televised games
from time to time and, like Stuart Cummings in rugby league, to
hear his comments and explanations does add to the enjoyment of
the game and gives the viewer a much better apppreciation and
understanding of the referee's role in the proceedings. So,
hopefully, this will continue if and when he does decide to hang
up the whistle. It's also a great pity that someone of his
stature cannot be found to perform a similar role in live
televised football matches.
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Re: Exeter v Saracens Wayne Barnes
DIR By: Hendo
Date: December 30, 2019, 5:19 pm
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Agree with everything said.
When Barnes was promoted to international status some 15 years
ago at a very young age I confess I had my reservations but am
delighted to say they have not been founded. He is a class act
and has been for sometime, a referee who clearly has a great
empathy for the players and in turn commands their utmost
respect,
I hope he continues for a few years and, subject to England’ s
progress in 2023, he must surely be a shoe in already for the
World Cup Final.
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Re: Exeter v Saracens Wayne Barnes
DIR By: Whistleblower
Date: December 31, 2019, 2:40 am
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And of course he is a barrister and so we should not be
surprised by greatness ;) and, more seriously, an ability to
be persuasive.
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Re: Exeter v Saracens Wayne Barnes
DIR By: Mackem ref
Date: December 31, 2019, 9:11 am
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Just moved the topic out of the appointments section and into
the Non-footy board!
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Re: Exeter v Saracens Wayne Barnes
DIR By: RCG
Date: December 31, 2019, 12:36 pm
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Truly impressive. Explanations faultless
It was quite an atmosphere but Wayne established and maintained
full control.
Interesting to see if Billy V would have been sent off had he
not been dragged away.
As an Exeter fan I love having Barnes referee as you know he
will make the big decisions (most of which went against us but
were entirely correct)
Foley, Ridley and Warren (ARs and TMO) played their part too.
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