Duff's response to being asked how his year had been - very modest and wise. To the effect that he's an inexperienced manager just looking to learn and get better at his trade, just like his young players. Well, Michael, from my point of view, your 'Barnsley' component of the year has been top notch! Absolutely brilliant job to get us to where we are given all constraints. I also say 'well done' to whoever led us to getting him in. Credit to the players, too, who have played their part in something of a club renaissance. That looked far off at the end of last season.
These 4th officials are soft. They can't wait to report anyone having the temerity to question a decision. He probably threw in a few swear words as well for good measure but if they were sending off for that back in the day, the stands would be full of sent off managers every week.4th officials are a fairly recent addition to the game and just holding up a board with a number on is not quite enough for them. I'm pretty sure that a club official used to hold up the sub board and the referee decided how much time to add on without consulting anyone.
