"It's too much for one person to control such a fast game on a very big pitch"
"That didn't take long, now did it? A few weeks into the new season and refereeing is back under scrutiny, especially in hurling, where Ben O'Connor has been the most colourful in his criticisms."
"Football hasn't escaped either, albeit with frustration aimed mostly at the rules, rather than referees. Still, rules are applied by referees, so it's inevitable that they feel the hits."
Refereeing has come under scrutiny within weeks of the new season. Many believe one referee cannot control such a fast game across a very large pitch, prompting concerns about officiating capacity. Criticism is strongest in hurling, with Ben O'Connor notably vocal and colourful in his complaints. Football is also experiencing dissatisfaction, focused mainly on the rules rather than individual referees. Because referees enforce the rules, they absorb much of the frustration even when criticism targets regulations. Early-season pressure on officials and rule clarity is driving debate about game management and officiating.
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