[tps_header]Being a GAA umpire isn't all about half time cups of tea and free carvery dinners. It's a lot tougher than that.[/tps_header]
You've got to advise the ref.
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And you've got to do it in all sorts of weather
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Sometimes while dressed like Kenny from South Park
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It's not all about making decisions during the game though
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Sometimes it can get rough
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Players get in you face
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Then there are the 'celebrity' umpires barging into your turf
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And you need to make sure that you're taking up a good position
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You've got to watch the hand gestures
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And be careful not to show off
Plus you've got to do all that while looking damn cool
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