Nothing new here. Around 1972/3 I was keeper in an U11’s game. Wondered what all the fuss was about on the sidelines when it became apparent that the two managers were having a dust up.
I’ve helped out as ref and Lino with youth football up to U15’s and yes you do have to be thick skinned...
Loads. We kept going til the end. Subs made an impact and we didn’t lose to that poor excuse of a club. Plus look at some of the sides below us in the league.