Saturday Interview: Alan Freeland: Freeland Plays Sympathy Card for Refs Insisting 'Criticism Must Be Justified'
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ALAN Freeland has made a few mistakes in his time, as he is the first to admit. As he contemplates his imminent retirement, however, he is more convinced than ever that becoming a referee was not one of them.
Having turned 47 earlier this year, the Aberdonian accountant officially steps down from the Scottish Football Association's roster of match officials at the end of next month.See the full content of this document
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Saturday Interview: Alan Freeland: Freeland Plays Sympathy Card for Refs Insisting 'Criticism Must Be Justified'
In practice, however, he has just two more appointments to keep - this afternoon, when he takes charge of the league game between Kilmarnock and Falkirk, and next Saturday, when he is the fourth official at the Scottish Cup final between Queen of the South and Rangers.
Contrary to the belief held by some fans that referees only take up the whistle because they are authoritarian types who like ordering other...See the full content of this document
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