Editor’s note: When refereeing I am not suggesting these comebacks but if one could say what they were thinking it might go something like this! Working the ref is an art form perfected by many people. For all of you refs out there here are some comebacks!
Player: Are you kidding me? That was a horrible call! Not a hinder and Not even close!
Ref: Are you trying to be a jerk?
Player: No!
Ref: Oh, so you aren’t trying, it comes to you naturally.
Here’s more:
Player: I could have gotten to the that ball-that was a hinder.
Ref: Yes you could have gotten there if it was a cheeseburger, but not to that ball!
Player: Are you sure about that call?
Ref: As sure as i am you are a pain to ref.
Player: That’s an avoidable.
Ref: Yes, but not a penalty hinder.
Player: That call stinks!
Ref: Yes and all calls will stink until you change deodorants!
Feel free to add more–if you have played tournaments you have been witness to some good verbal comebacks in big matches!