Hull City manager Liam Rosenior has called on referees in the Championship to closely observe the style of play and manage the game with greater control. Rosenior has expressed frustration over the treatment of his players, particularly star striker Liam Delap, and has previously appealed for better protection for his team.
Hull City leads the Championship in fouls suffered, with 243, while also ranking seventh in yellow cards received, with 37. Rosenior acknowledges the difficulty of the referee’s job but emphasizes the need for officials to consider each incident individually and make decisions accordingly. He believes that the team’s style of play, which involves playing into opponents’ feet and inviting contact, often goes unnoticed by referees.
While recognizing the challenges faced by referees and the inevitability of human error, Rosenior highlights the significant impact decisions can have on the flow of a game and a manager’s job security. He emphasizes the passion and stakes involved for both managers and clubs.
The discussion extends to the use of VAR (Video Assistant Referee), a hot topic in the Premier League and European competitions. While there is little prospect of VAR being implemented in the Championship soon, Rosenior expresses hope that it could be addressed in the future, potentially impacting the league next season. He underscores the importance of getting decisions right to enhance the spectacle of the game and looks forward to discussing VAR when Hull City potentially reaches the Premier League.
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