Skye Shinty Referee Resigns. | |
01 September 2008 Shinty referee John "Spod" MacLeod has informed the Camanachd Association of his decision to resign with immediate effect. MacLeod feels that he has to make a stand against the criticism referees receive from players, club officials and supporters. He recently refereed the Sutherland Cup Final and received over the top comments for his handling of the match. That coupled with the general behaviour towards referees has led to his decision. The fact that John MacLeod was selected to referee the Sutherland Cup Final is evidence that he is one of the games best young referees. His final game was the Marine Harvest Premier League clash between Lovat and Kyles Athletic at Balgate. The circumstances surrounding his resignation, following on from that of Calum Duff, is a blow to the game of shinty.
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