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1.03 in the video. Thoughts? In real time from behind the goal I thought it was a red so can see why Assistant called it, but then when I saw a replay on twitter on my phone 5 minutes later I couldn't believe it. Assistant referee called it, but the ref was clearly looking at the incident as...

If there was ever any proof needed that players don't know the laws of the game here it is. Blue v Red, Red goal kick, not the biggest pitch in the world and he bladders it right over the top of blue's defensive line. Red player was in an 'offside' position, CAR flag goes up, everybody stops...

I'd like to think we have all been in this situation more often than not when running the line. You see a player is onside so allow play to continue and one of the defenders asks nicely (well sometimes they do) which one played him on. Sometimes you can't really be sure exactly who played him...

Well I ended up in a bit of a predicament this afternoon. Blues v Reds, Blues are much better than reds and are 3 goals up during the first half. In the 40th minute Blues launch a quick counter attack so I am rushing to keep up with play, from a wide position the winger centres the ball for...

I feel like I need to post where credit is due. Orange v Blue, Blue on the attack, player gets fouled but as he does he still manages to release the ball to his winger. Blue player right next to me shouting "Ref, Ref, Foul" Me: I've seen it, play on advantage. Winger drills a low ball to back...

Interesting one today at the Baggies game. We had a free kick in our own penalty area. Ref (Kevin Friend) signals the sub to be made. Foster has the ball in his hands waiting to place it for the freekick. Sub comes on and Foster starts placing the ball, straight away Friend gives him a yellow...

I would be surprised (but not amazed) if you have. Blue v Clarets, Blue are too good for this league and decided to take the urine out of their opposition. Clarets were getting very frustrated at their style of play and decided to stop trying themselves after a bit. A blue player receives the...

Hi Guys, this happened recently, but I didn't post at the time as I wasn't sure. It's still eating away at me so I'm asking for advice. Competitive local Derby youth game. Blue and a yellow player are contesting a ball rolling out of play. I'm on the line around 15 yards away and ref is level...

Hi Gents, Just after a bit of advice here as I'm still learning the ropes. I had a cup game today and it was played in a good nature throughout, except for one incident.... Blue forward gets fouled, not really a lot in it in all fairness, but he gets up and pushes (two handed) orange defender...

Hi guys, I have my first cup game tomorrow so I have never done a penalty shootout before. How do you guys find is the best way to write down the takers etc. Do you ask the teams for their initial 5 takers, or do you get the complete order from 1-11. What is your template in your ref book for...

Incident yesterday when I was on the line. Close offside decision but he was offside. Flag goes up, ref blows. The offender walking back was not happy and says: Player: Are you sure Lino? Me: Yes, close but you were just off. Player: P*ss off. (Said towards me in neither an aggressive...

Hi guys, as you can see from my sig I'm a newly qualified ref this season and have quite a few games under my belt already. I've noticed various situations that seem to pop up quite frequently so thought I would ask some advice from more seasoned refs. If you don't feel like answering them all...

Just a quick one to say I took my LOTG exam tonight and I'm happy to report that I am now a level 7 referee! 40/42, not too shabby eh? :D

Just a little query really. I have no intention of reffing kids football but I have been told by Birmingham FA that it is mandatory to do the safeguarding course as part of becoming a fully qualified ref. The course is already paid for as part of the fee for the ref's course I am on. It's just...

Hi guys, 3 games into my reffing journey and I'm still finding it difficult to cope at the moment. Made life a lot harder for myself this morning by not walking a player. Here's the incident, I give a penalty against a player who then says "f**k off ref" I went for the selective hearing...

Hi, as some of you may know I did my first game today. However a strange incident took place that no amount of training/ref courses prepared me for. Home and away player both slide in fairly, home gets the ball, but he then has it between his legs at knee height, then he starts hopping with...

Did he get away with a red card seeing as he is a Keeper? I'm talking about the incident where he lost control of the ball and overrun it then clashed with Rooney with his studs up. I agreed with Clattenberg in real time, but with the benefit of multiple replays I believe it was a penalty...

Something that has been bothering me recently is my fitness. I have my first game this Sunday and really don't feel my fitness is anywhere it needs to be?? My background is that I was a Goalkeeper throughout my career and as such didn't like running much in training :D So you might well ask...

Hi guys, My first appointment is this Sunday. I was quite looking forward to it until I read this thread: http://www.refchat.co.uk/threads/absolute-disaster.8188/unread Now I'm feeling very nervous if I'm being honest. I can't fault the Ref appointments officer on the league I've been...

Hi everybody, great to be here. Just wanted to share a little about me. I have browsed this forum as a lurker on and off for the last couple of years. I have enjoyed the content posted. I played football as a goalkeeper to a half decent level (West Midlands Regional League) and have always...