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'What has annoyed me is I thought I had a good game. A couple of decisions I'd normally have come away thinking hmmm could have given it. But overall was pleased. So the fact I was getting such abuse for the entire 90 minutes makes me wonder why I bother. In many ways I wish I'd been awful then...

HELP!!!!!!!! My season starts on Saturday and I need a new pair of shorts before then, anyone know where I can get a pair cheaply and quickly?? Preferably Adidas or Nike, but Umbro would do!!! Thanks, (A very agitated) John

It was a promising break as it was a 3v2 on half way, but winger was too slow to take full advantage. Think maybe call the captain of both teams over and explain to them the situation to aid with match control?

I had an incident in one of my matches, when Red #6 made a late tackle on Blue #4, but the ball broke kindly for blues so I played advantage. Red #6 then caught up with play, and made another late tackle on another blue player, which I gave a free kick for. I booked him for the second offence...

Who is going to the Iber Cup Costa Del Sol, 24-29th June?!

I've given a couple similar to them before. Just because he didn't fall doesn't mean it wasn't a foul, the attacker was still put at a disadvantage due to the defender tripping him.

I thought I was top with Hurricanes? :(

Thanks for the advice guys! :)

I've read this book along with Graham Poll's autobiography, and there seems to be a common theme - the FA and PGMOL don't actually back referees. Both books are highly critical of the PGMOL, FA and other referees. When Halsey returned to refereeing after his cancer, the PGMOL tried to force him...

We all have it, but some were given more of it than others. It's something that cannot be bought, but can be acquired through experience. As a referee, this is an essential component to success. Without it, you are destined to fail...

Sounds fair enough! Thanks guys :)

So if it is crossed instantly, like a first time cross, bring it back for a penalty if they miss? But if they take their time, just give a goal kick?

How did the referee actually restart play by the way?

What would you lot do in this situation? Striker goes down in the area, a definite foul no question about it, but the ball breaks to another attacker. You decide to play advantage, as the ball is then crossed across goal to a team mate with an open goal, but he puts it wide. Do you bring it...

Haha no chance! I never do this good :D