The referee's a homer

Last updated : 31 July 2004 By Dov
Referees should show some common sense in friendlies. For the second year in a row we have suffered from an over- zealous official at a pre-season game.

When will refs learn that the whole idea of these friendlies is to get the first-team players fit and for the coach to try different tactics.

They should be a bit more relaxed and instead of sending a player off, force a substitute to come on instead.

The signing of Derek Lilley is a good move as we get a big strong striker for our little skilful guys to feed off.

If we secure the signings of Ipoua, Nano and McGovern, then I think that we could be in line for an exciting season in West Lothian.

Things look positive, so get behind the team and the new coach and I'm sure we'll have a better season than we had last term.