Keyword: Referees

It don't matter as long as he can count up to ten.

American professional boxer
Boxing Sports

It’s like a toaster, the ref’s shirt pocket… every time there’s a tackle, up pops a yellow card; I’m talking metaphysically now of course.

English former football player & manager
Colemanballs

The referee is the most important man in the ring besides the two fighters.

(1949 – ) American boxing champion
Boxing Misspokements Sports

I never comment on referees and I’m not going to break the habit of a lifetime for that prat.

English former football player & manager
Colemanballs

We don’t need refs, but I guess white guys need something to do.

(1963 – ) American professional basketball player & sports personality
Basketball People Sports

Incompetence should not be confined to one sex.

American basketball player & coach
Basketball Sports

The trouble with officials is they just don't care who wins.

American basketball player & coach
Basketball Sports

You can say something to popes, kings and presidents, but you can't talk to officials. In the next war they ought to give everyone a whistle.

(1922 – 2002) American college basketball coach
Basketball Sports

I wanted to have a career in sports when I was young, but I had to give it up. I'm only six feet tall, so I couldn't play basketball. I'm only 190 pounds, so I couldn't play football. And I have 20-20 vision, so I couldn't be a referee.

(1950 – ) comedian & television host
Occupations Sports Work

I think you enjoy the game more if you don't know the rules. Anyway, you're on the same wavelength as the referees.

Welsh rugby player
Sports