Massimiliano Allegri Quotes

The angle from which the line and ball are seen makes a tremendous difference in the call, and the player who is inclined to fret inwardly about decisions should realize this.

There's an excitement to officiating a well-played game. A lot of discretion, a lot of judgment comes into play.

As far as the fouls go, we are not going to rely on anyone else to make the calls for us.

It is an individual sport and you don't get many opportunities to overturn dodgy decisions.

Men like a ref decision because they just want to get back to the game.

In all my years of play, I never saw an ump deliberately make an unfair decision. They really called them as they saw 'em.

There's nothing better than a good, blind referee.

The trouble with referees is that they know the rules, but they do not know the game.

I always hated to throw a guy out of a game but sometimes it was necessary to keep order.

We just can't change the rules if we don't like the results.

If you are a referee, it's not easy because everyone wants to win, and so there will be cheating.

I don't like to criticise referees, because I believe it is a very complicated job.

You should not decide until you have heard what both have to say.

Take pride in your work at all times. Remember, respect for an umpire is created off the field as well as on.

Each player must accept the cards life deals him or her: but once they are in hand, he or she alone must decide how to play the cards in order to win the game.

Your job is to umpire for the ball and not the player.

I umpired for 25 years and can honestly say I never called one wrong in my heart.

Give your decisions, never your reasons; your decisions may be right, your reasons are sure to be wrong.

I've heard it said that umpires are necessary evil. Well, we are necessary, but we are not evil. We are hard-working and dedicated people whose primary interest is to make sure the game is played fairly. We are the integrity of the game.

Consider what you think justice requires, and decide accordingly. But never give your reasons; for your judgment will probably be right, but your reasons will certainly be wrong.

This is the biggest mistake I've made so far in my life ... When you're a sportsman, you shouldn't be involved with politics.

Umpiring is a tough job. Don't get me wrong - I wouldn't want to be an umpire. You've got a split second to make a decision.

The calls aren't always going to go your way, and you can't complain about it. I tried to learn that as a young player, and you just got to play through it.

The refs try their best. Sometimes they get it right. Sometimes they get it wrong.

I try to play each ball on its merit.