Kenny Dalglish confirms meeting with Head of Referees Mike Riley – EPL News
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has revealed that he held talks with the Head of Referees, Mike Riley, in order to have a better understanding about the level of officiating during Premier League matches.
The Reds have been very vocal about the low standard of match referring which cost the Merseyside club three crucial points in a shocking defeat against Stoke City. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jonathan-c18993 Walters, and the Potters’ successful
effort from the penalty spot decided the match in favour of the home side.
Dalglish was hugely disappointed by the controversial penalty decision and stated that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 were ‘battered’ by the low level of match referring in the latest fixture. The Scottish tactician also went on to say that poor officiating has affected Liverpool
since the first day of the ongoing 2011/12 Barclays Premier League.
The Scotsman had also confirmed that he will discuss the issues related with standard of match officiating before making a decision.
Dalglish also confirmed that he held a meeting with the head of Referees at club’s Melwood training ground. The Scotsman also revealed that it was a very informative meeting.
The Merseyside boss told the club’s official website, "It was good to see Mike and we had an extremely informative and amicable discussion, which has given us all a better understanding of how things operate,” Dalglish told the club's official website.
Dalglish feels that it is every manager’s http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684 to try and protect the interests of his club. The Scotsman also asserted that it was worthwhile to go in details with Mike Riley and has assured that he will continue to handle off-field issues in a dignified
and respectful manner.
"It's our job to best represent the club and protect its interests, but we have the utmost respect for the job referees do and have never wanted or asked for any form of preferential treatment, simply a level playing field for everyone. We will continue
to conduct ourselves in a dignified and respectful manner at all times," Kenny Dalglish concluded
Liverpool, who are currently placed sixth in the League standings, will play their next Premier League fixture against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane.
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