Refs in Europe with headphones

PHB

Whats the story there?

godtabh

I think they have done it before. But I've no idea what for. So they can talk to the lines men or what ever?

iregk

wondered that myself actually. maybe its to talk to the linesmen or 4th offical.

Culchie

The Rugby refs do it, so shouldn't be a problem.

iregk

Nobody said it was a problem just wondering what they are used for.

BaZmO*

Bloody iPods!! They're everywhere now!!

Kingp35

It must be for talking to the Assistants and the 4th official during the game. Good idea I think

The_B_Man

the linesman i nthe arsenal juve game didnt seem to be wearing any headphones. must be just to talk to the 4th official. or maybe they;ve secretly brought in video replays.

hmm is it possible its for translation? like maybe the ref doesnt speak enough languages to answer all the players questions ie french, italian, english etc etc aswell as talk to the linesman, who possibly speaks a different language also?

blu_sonic

he must be waiting on an important call so he's going hands free, must be. the translation one seems viable

godtabh

blu_sonic wrote:

the translation one seems viable

Refs dont have to explain them selfs to players when the give a decision. Maybe some times when the players get warnings it might be handy to have a translator if you dont speak the language.

I myself think its to speak to the 4th offical.

There was a report recently saying the UEFA were gona trial the rugby still ref + mic but I dunno if that was just tabloid crap

Kingp35

Watching the Lyon V Milan game last night and one of the assistants definitely had a microphone as well

Mossy Monk

if it makes for better communication between officials then i am all for it