He certainly wasn't very good, but you are very naive to ignore the facts:
1. The Bournemouth fans are pally with him and call him 'Hoops'.
2. He lives just outside Bournemouth.
3. He named his son Steve Ted Eddie Hooper.
4. He has a picture of Steve Fletcher, in a heart-shaped frame, on his...
Well, add on yesterdays and that's 2 of 7. Then factor in that the writer is biased both in terms of being B'muff, AND in being part of the refereering fraternity.
He favoured Bournemouth, pure and simple. Not because of one single dreadful decision (he was in a poor position, is no excuse. Its...