The Howlers Part 1- The Officials

Paul and Glenn are back for their first episode of 2022. In this episode we talk about our Christmas break and some winners and losers for the past few weeks. We then start a two part series on The Howlers and start by taking a look back at some of the sporting officials, eg, referees and umpires who have made howler decisions and had an impact on the game. Some of the officials we will talk about include - a controversial Rugby League referee in the 70s and and 80s nicknamed Hollywood. - A referee who a coach wanted to run over with a cement truck. - Pakistani umpires - the Hand of God from 86. - annoying Rugby Union referees. - a kiwi umpire and his finger of doom - the controversy surrounding the 2019 NRL Grand Final - and English referee and his shocker in 2006 World Cup - the Monkeygate match and Steve Bucknor's shocker. - Geoff Toovey's 2014 blow up at officials - the controversy surrounding the 1972 USA vs USSR basketball Olympic final We have our quiz questions to test your mind and our Who Am I? and Where Are They Now? segments are back and ready to roll for 2022.