Referees World

In this episode - we talk exclusively to Senior National Game Referee Manager Ian Blanchard. Rich & I were invited to Wembley the day before the FA Cup final between Chelsea & Liverpool (which was obviously very exciting – kids in sweet shops) to talk to the man at the top about mentoring, advice & tips for new referees. We discuss the national referee development plan and tells us about a match incident involving Alan Shearer! Click here to listen to the podcast

http://www.refereesworld.co.uk/rw_kbtributeanddemandsonref.mp3 Download file | Duration: 34'45" | Size: 31.83M In this episode: Darren & Rich pay tribute to the late Keith Buller, Somerset FA R.D.O who sadly passed away recently and take a look at the demands of the modern day referee. Click here to listen to the podcast

In this episode – On top of Rich’s Ramblings we discuss report writing and cautioning techniques. Click here to listen to the podcast

In this episode – Darren and Rich have the results to our recent website survey about who is having the best season so far, Rich discusses a game he assessed recently with a minimal amount of free kicks and what do you do if a layer pulls down your shorts? Click here to listen to the podcast

In this episode - An in depth discussion about 'pre-match' briefing . . . some really good tips on this! Click here to listen to the Podcast

In this episode - we take a summer fitness session with Select Group Assistant Referee, Mike Cairns. Click here to listen to the Podcast

In this episode - Darren & Rich talk comprehensively to the chairman of the National RA, Albert Astbury about the benefits of being signed up! Click here to listen to the podcast

In this episode: Darren & Rich discuss the interpretation of law 11 (offside) following the recent changes and ask the question, what makes a good referee? Click here to listen to the podcast

Howard Webb talks to Referees World part 2 Howard Webb, arguably one of the worlds greatest ever referees has taken time out to speak to Darren & Rich on the Referees World Podcast! Referees World is the monthly audio magazine which offers education and training for football referees of all levels. In this episode, you can hear part 2 of the interview (recorded on 4th Feb 2016) in which he talks about his early refereeing days, key influences in his career and the rise to the World Cup Final in 2010. Click here to listen to the podcast

In this episode, Darren & Rich are interviewed by student, Sam Stone about the effects of referee decisions in empty stadiums. The post Effects of referee decisions in empty stadiums appeared... Listen to The Referees World podcast NOW by searching your podcasting provider or visiting: http://www.refereesworld.co.uk/ Click here to listen to the podcast

In this episode: Darren & Rich talk to ‘poacher come game keeper’ Martin Underhay who is affiliated with Dorset FA. Martin played a good standard of football in the Western League, spending time at many clubs across the South West and is now refereeing at the same level. Click here to listen to the podcast

In this episode - Part 1 of a 2 part epsidoe where we were invited by the Football Association to attend the Young Referees Development Plan to talk to the attendees, guset speakers and tutors. Click here to listen to the podcast

In this episode: We review Darren’s ‘comeback game’ having been out of refereeing for nearly 2 seasons! Click here to listen to the podcast

http://www.refereesworld.co.uk/rw_martincassidy.mp3 Download file | Duration: 21'18" | Size: 19.78M In this episode: Darren & Rich talk to Martin ‘Scouse’ Cassidy, FA regional co-ordinator for development of referees in the South West. Click here to listen to the podcast

In this episode – Darren & Rich record the show from a local u18’s game and follow the progress of the officials from pre-match to final whistle. Click here to listen to the podcast

In this episode - our guest speaker is the National Referee Manager for Training & Education, Janie Frampton. A review by Richard of one of Darrens recent games and a great response from a select group assistant referee who was named and shamed last month! Click here to listen to the Podcast

In this episode - we will hear from a regular listener to the podcast called FEZ who has written a book, we take a look at who the world’s best referees are in the fifa rankings and dip into an old assessment of mine! Click here to listen to the podcast

In this episode - Darren & Rich go through some basic training, read out a load of the tweets you sent whilst we recorded the episode and have a great match incident to learn from! Click here to listen to the podcast

In this episode, Rich has an in depth conversation with FA Qualified physio of treatment and management of sports injuries, Dave Callow, about the importance of personal prep for a game. Dave played football at senior county level before moving into the medical side of the game and doing his time at Bristol City and currently at Weston Super Mare. There’s some really interesting stuff including the importance of a good diet, training, types of injuries for both players & referees and how to treat them and a few things you probably do and take for granted without realising the negative effects. By that I mean high caffeine drinks & injury sprays . . . Click here to listen to the podcast

In this episode - Richard Melinn catches up with colleagues at the PGMOL Confrence to discuss refereeing at grass roots level, what a modern day assesor will be looking for and the importance of family support. PLUS a whole load of mentions for fellow referees and listeners of this podcast! Click here to listen to the Podcast