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There was a pull outside the box, I couldn't see one in it. Any contact was minimal and was caused by redmond stumbling over. Seemed harsh at first view, after replays I'm not sure Dean got it right.

Does anyone have an opinion on Mike Deans penalty and red card decisions this evening? I can't see why he gave a red card, surely it was a yellow? Any thoughts?

Looks like I'm alone in thinking that I would give the offside. When the ball is played, he's offside and has gained an advantage in being there from the defenders lack of control. I think this bit covers my view: ...gaining an advantage by playing the ball or interfering with an opponent when...

I think that given that most players have no idea of the laws of the game and quote the often mis-conceived 'rules' any chance to educate them is time well spent. This weekend I had a call of "He was the last man ref, he has to go!".I pointed out that there is no law governing the last man, it...

It is never nice to hear verbal from the touchline, if it's persistent personally I would be quite comfortable at the next break in play to speak with the manager of the parents in question and ask for him/her to have a word and calm things down. As David S said, if I've played an advantage, I...

It's an interesting quandary. From the available video, I'd say no goal, either from the initial shot, or the follow up. In the first instance, I couldn't say conclusively that the ball crossed the line and if the 5th official didn't give it, neither would/could I. After the keeper clearly has a...

Great decision by the ref, we all want to see the game flow ;)

Hi all, I have just had a conversation about refereeing and paying tax with my wife (I know, Rock 'n roll right?) and did a quick bit of Googling which brought me here. Looks a good place. My reffing history: I qualified at 15, reffed for 6 years until I had my leg broken in 2 places (playing...