I just thought this was such a ridiculous take by a man who was one of the most respected referees of his time.
It cheapens the respect that referees are afforded when you equate their integrity on the pitch with sporting administrators mismanaging a union for personal gain.
Wayne Barnes with the shittest take in England here. Clubs and players are livid. £1.1m is an embarassment, especially with the quality of product on display at HQ