Turbulent year for First Division South

Friday, December 16, 2011

It started with the boycott of just one game, but then proceedings came to a screeching halt when referees downed their whistles in protest at poor remuneration.

It marked a troubled year for First Division football, which is already reeling from the prolonged absence of a sponsor.

The referees' issue is not something new, it was there last year when some games had to be re-scheduled due to officials' non-availability.

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Turbulent year for First Division South

It started with the boycott of just one game, but then proceedings came to a screeching halt when referees downed their whistles in protest at poor remuneration.

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