Malfuriouspete

So when complaining about "controversial" decisions... is there a point? Its seems to be really hit and miss if you are right or not.

Does this affect gameplay more, besides getting touchline bans and fines?

51 Cent

From my experience so far, you should always back your player up or he becomes unhappy, even if you are wrong. If you get banned for a game, then so be it, all the board say is to warn over your future conduct

Jibsa

I've seen a couple of players having good PR after I've selected pro referee comments.

A few have been pleased I "can accept decisions going against us."

It works both ways and if you get it right or wrong both ways can have an effect on your manager profile

bomjr

Personally, I'd look at the replays to see if it was controversial or not. But thats for offsides only. As for controversial penalties against my team, I'd say the ref got it wrong all the time. And yes, try not to care much if you get banned or not. The board won't do much harm, and getting banned one game ain't that bad.

As a matter of fact, you might get lucky and keep the FA silent. Plus, boosting your EGO along with your clubs opinion of you.

The Crushinator

Occasionally you're justified in your criticism and the FA keep silent over your criticism.

I find it really irritating when the replay shows the decision was correct, so you say that you think the decision was fair, and then one of your players gets upset at you for not supporting him??

In such cases I banish the said player to the reserves permanently (regardless of who it is). Rule with an iron fist i says... :p