Club Brugge’s conduct towards match officials has come under fire in Belgium, with commentator Cécile De Gernier saying she finds the Blauw en Zwart somewhat arrogant. Her criticism centres on the club’s habit of hounding referees, which she believes stops the side from reaching a higher level.
Former Belgium international Philippe Albert went further, calling such behaviour unworthy of a club of Bruges’ stature. For Albert, a club with the history and ambitions of Brugge should set a better example on the pitch and in its dealings with officials.
The debate touches on a wider question about the tone of Belgian football and whether the country’s leading clubs are living up to the standards expected of them.
Source: www.rtbf.be
