Steve, not the end of the world, no. However, you had to be there. There was an incredible sadness after the game. Spectators in tears. The goalkeeper's mother was inconsolable. It wasn't just a case of "we wuz robbed", I've been coaching for many years, all levels, I've had the very good and the very bad - this was the worst I've felt. The team punched way above its weight for the whole game, and after the final whistle the ref left straight away, and by an unknown route. He is a local guy and club members were saying he had better not be back there.
One final and very tragic note. My right back's mother sadly took her own life on Tuesday night. Her daughter found her dead in the garage, sitting in her car, exhaust fumes, hose, etc.. I'm sure you can fill in the blanks. No suggestion that she was in any way adversely affected by a football match, but her son was particularly upset on the night, and she was a lady who particularly doted on him and supported his football career avidly.
She also (of course) suffered from a mental illness, she was bipolar. It's been an awful few days to be sure.
