Chalk Flew Up .......

Last week, a certain talented footballer by the name of Thierry Henry decided to have a game of 'keepie uppie' whilst playing for France against Ireland. The only problem was he used his hands instead of his feet - which of course is cheating. Worse still, the goal that followed knocked the Irish out of the World Cup.

Now I don't know what the referee is doing this weekend, but I reckon he should be heading for his nearest Specsavers.

Where I come from, football referees are either brainless, or blind, but of course I am a Hearts supporter!

Now we all know what John McEnroe thinks of tennis umpires, although he has mellowed over the years. But even the most courteous and mild mannered tennis pros have had aberrations over line calls. Back in 2001, Andy Roddick had a total meltdown in the US Open and lost the final set against Lleyton Hewitt. More recently, Serena Williams lost the plot after being foot-faulted and, in Miami, Roger 'the Gentleman' Federer smashed his best racket into a thousand pieces.

The question is - what should you do if you've had a bad line call, or even worse a few them in a row. Well, first thing to remember is that umpires don't cheat, nor do the vast majority of players. So you've got to let it go very quickly - if you become heated or frustrated, or dwell on things, then you're playing into the hands of your opponent, and will lose the match.

So it's best just to focus on the next point, take a few deep breaths, and repeat to yourself "I am in control".

Man - you cannot be serious............