William Ralston
Praise for The Impossible Job
William Ralston reveals the reality of refereeing. Ritually abused and remorselessly undermined by the VAR system, referees still know what they’re doing.
Michael Calvin, author of THE NOWHERE MEN
At last a book on the referees that does justice to their incredible and irreplaceable contribution to football. In contrast to the dimwitted caricatures that dominate fan cultures, William Ralston’s impossib ...
David Goldblatt, author of THE BALL IS ROUND
Refereeing is not about being liked, but about being trusted and trust is hard to earn, easy to lose. This book understands that.
Slavko Vincic, 2024 Champions League final referee
William Ralston reveals the reality of refereeing. Ritually abused and remorselessly undermined by the VAR system, referees still know what they’re doing.
Michael Calvin, author of THE NOWHERE MEN
At last a book on the referees that does justice to their incredible and irreplaceable contribution to football. In contrast to the dimwitted caricatures that dominate fan cultures, William Ralston’s impossib ...
David Goldblatt, author of THE BALL IS ROUND
Refereeing is not about being liked, but about being trusted and trust is hard to earn, easy to lose. This book understands that.
Slavko Vincic, 2024 Champions League final referee
William Ralston reveals the reality of refereeing. Ritually abused and remorselessly undermined by the VAR system, referees still know what they’re doing.
Michael Calvin, author of THE NOWHERE MEN
At last a book on the referees that does justice to their incredible and irreplaceable contribution to football. In contrast to the dimwitted caricatures that dominate fan cultures, William Ralston’s impossib ...
David Goldblatt, author of THE BALL IS ROUND
Refereeing is not about being liked, but about being trusted and trust is hard to earn, easy to lose. This book understands that.
Slavko Vincic, 2024 Champions League final referee