Beckham - Alone Ranger- May 23, 2006 David Beckham says he's afraid to have friends anymore because he doesn't know who'll sell their story to the papers.Speaking at his charity World Cup party last night, Becks admitted he realised how out of control his life had become when he was snapped kissing a fan who'd asked for his autograph, and the papers blew it out of proportion."They're very touchy feely over here. That was one of the problems with the story where the girl was getting my autograph because in Spain it's rude if you...http://suttonreferees.blogspot.com/2006/05/beckham-alone-ranger.html Refs to use new radio technology- May 23, 2006 Refs to use new radio technologyReferees' chief Keith Hackett has confirmed that Premiership officialswill use new radio communication technology during matches next season. The system allows referees to talk to their assistants using amicrophone link and will be used by World Cup officials during thesummer. Hackett told BBC Sport: "The communication system will be in place inthe Premiership next season. "These are aids that will improve the standards of refereeing." Former referee Hackett is...http://suttonreferees.blogspot.com/2006/05/refs-to-use-new-radio-technology.html Final linesman denies Barca bias- May 16, 2006 One of the linesmen for the Champions League final has protested his impartiality after being photographed in a Barcelona shirt on Monday.Norwegian Ole Hermann Borgan wore the shirt for a photoshoot with his local newspaper, Drammens Tidende."There is no reason to doubt my impartiality - I don't support either of the teams," Borgan said.Uefa has no plans to replace Borgan for the final in Paris on Wednesday, a spokesperson told BBC Sport.Arsenal have refused to comment on the story before their.http://suttonreferees.blogspot.com/2006/05/final-linesman-denies-barca-bias.html |