Recent content by Dylan_V

Thanks Chaps, all good suggestions which are much appreciated. The shake is a good idea - I've used to do those before a game and they always offered a good source of energy. Thanks Peach - I'll use that for my mid-morning source of energy! Fair point on the diet, Kes. I've been doing Keto...

Hi Guys, Looking for a bit of advise if you can. I've struggled with fitness for the last couple of years, partially due to a diagnosed back issue restricting prolonged high intensity exercise. It also takes 2+ days to recover from medium intensity exercise. Combining that with some pretty...

I'm leaning on the side of no penalty here, although my instinct call was 100% penalty. This falls down to the argument I've heard many times before (and heard the unemployed Tim Sherwood repeat on MOTD2) - "He is entitled to go down". Under what circumstance is a player entitled to go down? As...

Agree with you here. When a challenge of excessive force is made, the ball is irrelevant. All it took is for Gosling to put his standing leg in the wrong position, and that would have been his season over. I'm all for a strong challenge, but considering the fact Flamini is airborne, at pace, and...

I've seen a similar (albeit slightly different) scenario before. A player for Blues cuts into the area and knocks the ball around 2 yards to the side. The White defender makes up the ground and attempts to kick the ball clear, and at the same time, Blues striker goes to shoot - They both result...

I have also noticed the growing use of these "socks", and can be a pain for substitutions when operating at a decent level. I wouldn't imagine there is any health & safety reasons for players not to wear them. Personally, I ask for them to be removed, as it sets a precedence for white cotton...

Completely understand that viewpoint - 2 sides to every coin :)

Interesting points from everyone, and can't disagree with any of it. I agree it was harsh to be assessed twice in the same weekend, but by putting both games in for assessment, I ran the risk and the Assessor Coordinator was fully within his rights to do so. Regarding the above queries, I...

Handbags situation: "Gents - we're all men here, but you're acting like boys. Either start acting appropriately, or we'll get the cards out". Calls for foul throw: "If you can tell me what was wrong with that throw, I'll give it to you" Upon hearing a rather comedic call for "our ball, Ref"...

Learnt a key lesson today, and most likely killed my chances at 6-5. Set the scene: Reds vs Blues, 10:30 KO on Sunday morning local league. Assessed the day before (Sat Afternoon) - Very good assessment, expected to be 'Above Standard' Plan to arrive at 9:40 (usual time I look to arrive) - woke...

Herts, very sorry to hear the situation you were in. Although I've not been assaulted myself, I can certainly put you in touch with other Herts Referees who have been in similar situations, should you wish to discuss with them how they went about the situation. Drop me a message if that'll help...

Indeed it was. Sky Sports needed something to rage about, and Aaron Lennon to Everton, Carlton Cole failing to join WBA an a failed West Ham attempt to obtain Adebayor was the best they could do!

It took around an hour, but was more exciting than this evening's Transfer Deadline Day! :D

All, This evening I submitted (via the Whole Game System), the following; 5 Yellows (4x C1, 1x C2) 2 Reds (1x S6 & 1x S7 - consisting of C2, C1 and a following S6) 5 Misconducts - 3 definite (altercations in changing rooms), two questionable (Facebook request, and Manager making a comment to a...

Interesting thoughts. The individual involved did not take place in any significant or notable incidents; however did come on as a substitute before the 2 sending offs (maybe he made the friend request as a laugh? Who knows). I shall liaise with Herts FA and discuss whether they wish to take...