--- title: "Ten of the Worst Decisions Made By Referees Ever" canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/ten-of-the-worst-decisions-made-by-referees-ever/" type: "post" language: "en-GB" author: "Matt Visser" section: "Manchester United Football Club" published: "2010-12-16T16:00:51Z" modified: "2013-01-21T10:10:38Z" --- # Ten of the Worst Decisions Made By Referees Ever [![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/colina_04-150x150.jpg)](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/2010/12/premiership/ten-of-the-worst-decisions-made-by-referees-ever/attachment/colina_04/)When refs make a bad decision it is usually the talk of the pub for years. Baz will tell Daz that “If Spurs hadn’t conceded that second goal to United they would have definitely won the game”. Of course neither Daz or Baz will ever know, but without the use of goal-line technology, replays cameras, ten thousand referees or an all-seeing heavenly God to help referees out, the following ridiculous decisions will still continue to hinder the modern game. So sit back and enjoy my collection of some of the worst decisions to ever be made by referees across the globe. **10. Female Brazilian Ref** If there was every any argument that women shouldn’t be allowed to ref the man’s game, it may be this. Of course, I don’t want to touch of the rather controversial topic too much, but this one really takes the biscuit. Oh by the way, I’m not saying it’s because she was a woman she made such a howler… it just doesn’t help their cause! \[youtube vQx2\_KQVkpI\] **9. Italy during the 2002 World Cup** Well I suppose it’s fine, the English love to see the Italian’s lose. That said, some of these decisions are awful. I remember Korea during that World Cup being a little fortunate at times as well, make of it what you will. \[youtube 2Pm4jD5kU4U\] ## [Keep Reading on Page 2!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/2010/12/premiership/ten-of-the-worst-decisions-made-by-referees-ever/2/) [![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/The-Transfer-Tavern-Where-football-transfer-rumours-fly-or-die_12918396295234-500x255.png)](https://footballtavern.shotdeadinthehead.com/Default.aspx?cat=46) [![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/728x90-Arsenal-Flickr-Photo-Sharing_129137175074223-500x59.png)](https://footballfancast.picklive.com/promo/gen/footballtransfertavern-live-fantasy-football?c=453)\ \ **8. England vs Germany** Well we deserved to lose, I can’t really moan about that, but had this goal been counted we all might have seen a different second half performance. Think this will be the last time I ever watch this one. I hate the World Cup now. \[youtube HV4nc\_sjW9Y\] **7. Referee Gifts the Game** You will have heard of referees giving a last minute penalty, or allowing an offisde goal, but scoring the winner? Not often. Check out this ref being in the wrong place at the wrong time. \[youtube o0Z\_6uy\_rTI\] ## [Keep Reading on Page 3!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/2010/12/premiership/ten-of-the-worst-decisions-made-by-referees-ever/3/) [![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/The-Transfer-Tavern-Where-football-transfer-rumours-fly-or-die_12918396295234-500x255.png)](https://footballtavern.shotdeadinthehead.com/Default.aspx?cat=46) [![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/728x90-Arsenal-Flickr-Photo-Sharing_129137175074223-500x59.png)](https://footballfancast.picklive.com/promo/gen/footballtransfertavern-live-fantasy-football?c=453)\ \ **6. Reading vs Watford Ghost Goal** Why it always Stuart Attwell? Well it won’t be the last time you see him make a cock-up either. Here is the classic ghost goal from the Reading/Watford game. The most bizarre goal ever given. \[youtube O0YiuSbBdaQ\] **5. Sorry, the goal doesn’t count! It’s half time!\** Remember last season when Cole scored against Wigan but the ref had already blown for half time? It’s not the first time it’s ever happened as Brazil found out against Sweden in 1978 when Zico thought he’d won the game only to be told it had been full time. See them both below! \[youtube yBgnRNxxAdI\] \[youtube QsZ2Qfuwc\_Q\] ## [Keep Reading on Page 4!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/2010/12/premiership/ten-of-the-worst-decisions-made-by-referees-ever/4/) [![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/The-Transfer-Tavern-Where-football-transfer-rumours-fly-or-die_12918396295234-500x255.png)](https://footballtavern.shotdeadinthehead.com/Default.aspx?cat=46) [![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/728x90-Arsenal-Flickr-Photo-Sharing_129137175074223-500x59.png)](https://footballfancast.picklive.com/promo/gen/footballtransfertavern-live-fantasy-football?c=453)\ \ **4. Mendez vs Roy Carroll** The commentary team say it all. Hilarious circumstances at Old Trafford and Roy Carroll looks like a right mug. Lucky, lucky boy. \[youtube U-8dOjeVC80\] **3. Nani Vs Spurs** Why are Spurs constantly victimised by referees at Old Trafford? Clangerburg made this hilarious error where not only had Nani committed handball, he also had the audacity to dive, oh and then score. United fans feel free to tell me how wrong I am below. \[youtube DbMREsmejMQ\] ## [Keep Reading on Page 5!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/2010/12/premiership/ten-of-the-worst-decisions-made-by-referees-ever/5/) [![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/The-Transfer-Tavern-Where-football-transfer-rumours-fly-or-die_12918396295234-500x255.png)](https://footballtavern.shotdeadinthehead.com/Default.aspx?cat=46) [![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/728x90-Arsenal-Flickr-Photo-Sharing_129137175074223-500x59.png)](https://footballfancast.picklive.com/promo/gen/footballtransfertavern-live-fantasy-football?c=453)\ \ **2. Graham Poll’s World Cup Nightmare** Handing out 3 yellow cards to the same player is possibly the most idiotic thing you can do when hoping to ref the World Cup final. The man is a tool, not as the intro would suggest, “the best in the world”. \[youtube F5YKNmIrtm8\] **1. Maradona’s Hand of God** Well, were English, we can’t let it die can we? Terry Butcher can’t, that’s for sure. Oh, didn’t Thierry Henry do a similar thing to the Irish? You can see them both below. \[youtube TBXZx0Ky4gE\] \[youtube 4QNHlFDbxvY\] ## Follow Matt Visser on Twitter [@Matt\_V\_Football](https://twitter.com/#!/Matt_V_Football). [![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/The-Transfer-Tavern-Where-football-transfer-rumours-fly-or-die_12918396295234-500x255.png)](https://footballtavern.shotdeadinthehead.com/Default.aspx?cat=46) [![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/728x90-Arsenal-Flickr-Photo-Sharing_129137175074223-500x59.png)](https://footballfancast.picklive.com/promo/gen/footballtransfertavern-live-fantasy-football?c=453)