Why does a referee need a pen or pencil in football?

Answer 1

As Referees interact to manage situations and players, we encounter the critics of the Commentators, the fans, and the Coaches. There lies pro-activity. When it comes to players, they complain after the fact. That's being retro-active, for example, as players react to a loss of possession, a reckless challenge, a dangerous challenge, or a taunting act by an opponent. Therefore the answer is that it's all about entrusting a neutral team of people with the intelligent management of an organized competition through the enforcement of adopted Rules and supportive Mechanics. Someone has to be ahead, or someone has to be "on top" Ultimately, someone has to win. Isn't that what life is about? Yes! So, be prepared: the behavior of players can quickly escalate from fair to inflammatory.