entire second court of appeals is taking a really close look at the panel s decision. they got it wrong. essentially what they said is girls lost opportunities and athletic records didn t matter. we know that s not the case. we are excited to be in court today and to make the case that the hard work celina, kelsey and alanna and so many girls across the state of connecticut put in matters and we want to see their records rightly recognized. ainsley: what is the solution. we think the clear solution is women and girls should have a protected category because males are bigger and faster and stronger than they are. girls shouldn t have the injustice and egg indignity to compete against biological men. ainsley: have you gone around the country and talked about this? obviously you are national television have you met with riley gaines. i have gotten to meet with her a couple of times. i m thankful she saw what i was doing and decided to join the fight. it will be easier to fight thi
she was attacked by a parent. he came running on the pitch with his fist raised at me. the two coaches from the team that he was a part of came onto the pitch and kind of stopped him and said, hey, stop. he was still yelling abuse at me and saying, this is why girls shouldn t be in football. it was probably the scariest experience i ve ever had. it really had an impact on my mental health as well. megan has come to watch former premier league player chris sutton, who s been asked by radio 5 live to referee his first match. don t forget to whistle loudly. i ll do my best. it s a junior game. chris wants to find out what it s like on the other side. what a ball. what a ball that was. he s admitted previously to confronting a young referee whilst watching his son play. i walked onto the field because i was, you know, concerned about how badly injured he was. you know, ishouldn t have done that. i realise how difficult it is. but, you know, you re also, you know, you re a parent. i was
he feels it starts at the top, with children copying the actions of premier league players on television. the questionnaire also found many had experienced racist, homophobic and sexist abuse. 18 year old megan belcher has been refereeing for three years. while officiating at an under 13s match, she was attacked by a parent. he came running on the pitch with his fist raised at me. the two coaches from the team that he was a part of came onto the pitch and kind of stopped him and said, hey, stop. he was still yelling abuse at me and saying, this is why girls shouldn t be in football. it was probably the scariest experience i ve ever had. it really had an impact on my mental health as well. megan has come to watch former premier league player chris sutton, who s been asked by radio 5 live to referee his first match. don t forget to whistle loudly. i ll do my best. it s a junior game. chris wants to find out
he came running on the pitch with his fist raised at me. the two coaches from the team that he was a part of came onto the pitch and kind of stopped him and said, hey, stop. he was still yelling abuse at me and saying, this is why girls shouldn t be in football. it was probably the scariest experience i ve ever had. it really had an impact on my mental health as well. many who responded to the bbc questionnaire felt referee abuse wasn t being tackled sufficiently by the fa. but the organisation has said they are continuing to do everything they can to stamp out this behaviour. this is the fa s new campaign, making it clear that action will be taken against abuse. they say stronger sanctions and a three year refereeing strategy are coming soon in order to tackle this issue. enough is enough. many referees feel the current deterrents won t stop verbal and physical abuse, and that eventually grassroots referees will walk away from the game they love. jane dougall, bbc news.
for wilful abuse or assaults, why should they be allowed to attend any football matches? he feels it starts at the top, with children copying the actions of premier league players on television. the questionnaire also found many had experienced racist, homophobic and sexist abuse. 18 year old megan belcher has been refereeing for three years. while officiating at an under 13s match, she was attacked by a parent. he came running on the pitch with his fist raised at me. the two coaches from the team that he was a part of came onto the pitch and kind of stopped him and said, hey, stop. he was still yelling abuse at me and saying, this is why girls shouldn t be in football. it was probably the scariest experience i ve ever had. it really had an impact on my mental health as well. megan has come to watch former premier league player chris sutton, who s been asked by radio 5 live to referee his first match. don t forget to whistle loudly. i ll do my best.