This is what all referees should strive for

A bit of a follow-up to this post about Alexander Hleb of Arsenal and his clocking of Graeme Murty two weekends ago. In a BBC interview, Murty said that referee Peter Waldon's apology made all the difference:

He said: "He prevented me from taking the law into my own hands and kept 11 men on the pitch." Murty added: "He said 'I'm sorry Murts. I missed it. I apologise. You have a game to play.' That got me back.

The biggest problem footie referees at any level have is admitting they made a mistake to players. I know a lot of referees who won't admit fault even after a match is over, much less while still on the pitch.

Huzzah! to Mr. Waldon for keeping a lid on the situation.