Forward unwise to ignore introduction from referee (8)
I believe the answer is:
impudent
'forward' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.
(Other definitions for impudent that I've seen before include "Lippy" , "Saucy" , "Audacious" , "Impertinent, insolent" , "Cheeky, disrespectful" .)