I think making the referee aware of a situation, there is nothing wrong with that.

- Abby Wambach

You can't applaud a referee.

- Alex Ferguson

Coaches do so much research about a referee because they believe refereeing is such a crucial part of the game that the result may hinge on what we say or do. They probably know more about me than I know myself!

- Alan Lewis

But then southern hemisphere teams are more skilful than their northern hemisphere counterparts, which means games can be easier to referee.

- Alan Lewis

Coaches will do what they can but it doesn't necessarily bother me. You are an international referee for a reason. If things like that are going to ruffle your feathers, don't bother doing the job.

- Alan Lewis

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

- Bobby Heenan

One rule that will work if it is used everywhere, is that when you have a free-kick, the referee puts the mark on the floor to make sure the defenders keep their distance.

- Cristiano Ronaldo

The referee will now keep track of the time on the field and the shootouts have finally been banned.

- Cobi Jones

Having one child makes you a parent; having two, you are a referee.

- David Frost

You don't notice the referee during the game unless he makes a bad call.

- Drew Curtis

The referee is going to be the most important person in the ring tonight besides the fighters.

- George Foreman

It annoys me when people who don't know what they're talking about boo the referee.

- Jonah Lomu

Once the referee throws the ball in the air, it's either your ball or their ball and you have to just take your shot.

- LL Cool J

I play the game as honestly as I can. If the referee gives a penalty there is nothing you can do.

- Wayne Rooney