Recent content by Ryan4

That's a prime example of why many young referees walk away from the game. Young referees are essential as there are many older referees (In my area) that are not going to be refereeing for much longer. Hopefully the Referee is ok, and continues to enjoy the game. Most leagues will have an...

Depends on the level of the game, if the you have club assistants, I understand the frustration players have. Neutral Assistants, C2 all day.

@JoeMaloney5 I usually say one of these: - "He [or she] is in a better position than I am" (Usually when I believe they've made an error) - "I can't overrule him [or her] unless I can be 100% sure he [or she] is wrong" (When I have no idea whats gone on) - "There is nothing wrong with that...

I stand corrected, it does apply to second cautions as well. Thanks for pointing that out @santa sangria and @Peter Grove. It appears that I can't read :)

By law, advantage may be applied to both YC and RC offences. The referee just has to apply the appropriate sanction when the ball goes out of play. In instances of Serious Foul Play or Violent Conduct, the referee can't apply advantage unless there is a "clear" opportunity to score a goal (e.g...

From Experience I've found that following the play is usually a safer bet than looking for a players number, especially when you have Neutral AR's. I feel that the potential Penalty call is more important to the game than the caution for the Red player. With the Leading AR being so close to the...

can we actually use it though?

Why is there vanishing spray on the referee store when we can't carry it by law? Not to mention the price!!

There is now an option on the site of the printed logo.

Kicking the ball away is delaying the restart not dissent???

No :)

common sence, if a 11yr old puts excessive force into a challenge and does not harm an opponent the YC is OK. I can see your point though.

Have watched the tackle from a different angle and can now see y he was sent off. Now I see why everyone thinks it was a RC.

I was trying to be funny. But red card still harsh, how do u tackle without studs showing, wear trainers :)

Someone in DCFA thought a sup cup would be a good idea so I'm still going until mid may :)