Hello all, thanks in advance for giving your opinion. Yesterday morning I booked the home goalkeeper early in the second half for rushing off his line and clattering a faster away attacker. He was apologetic and everyone seemed a little surprised (bear in mind that this is a league in which I didn't have to use any cards last season, although that could be partly to do with my inconsistency and sensitivity to match temperature). In the circumstances of the game, played at a reasonably high standard by under 15s capable of understanding what constitutes a cautionable offence, I felt issuing the card was to uphold its integrity. There were almost no complaints during or after the match, and I made the effort to speak to the goalkeeper afterwards to explain it as an 'education' and to praise his calm response.
When I came to complete the report on Whole Game last night, I selected C1 and RP (reckless play). Out of interest, how many would you have given FT (foul tackle)--in my conversation after the foul, I did say he'd broken up a promising attack, but on reflection I decided it was probably also reckless. It was bordering on DOGSO, but defenders would have covered, as there were still 20-25 yards to goal.
Overall, I'm pleased with the way I handled a competitive game (5-4 to home side at FT) up to and after this defining point; some positive feedback also. At that age, I forgot how much residual co-operation you gain after dealing with a genuine offence; it helped me control a tight last half hour with enormously more assurance than usual. I'm not arguing that you should try to find a reason to caution, but for me (who am accustomed to younger ages and can count the number of cards I've shown on one hand) it will encourage a lower tolerance of any truculent behaviour.
Miscellaneous points to end (sorry!):
1) Prior to kick off, I was alerted by a coach to the fact that the goals were set unevenly along the goal line, presumably because the pitch accommodates different age groups? Fortunately some parents managed to move them, but are there always marks to show exactly where the goals should be placed and would it be permissible to play if they couldn't be moved?
2) I or a CAR appear(s) to have lost one of the clips which holds my flag to the pole. Do you know anywhere that might sell replacements or are they specific to the flags?
When I came to complete the report on Whole Game last night, I selected C1 and RP (reckless play). Out of interest, how many would you have given FT (foul tackle)--in my conversation after the foul, I did say he'd broken up a promising attack, but on reflection I decided it was probably also reckless. It was bordering on DOGSO, but defenders would have covered, as there were still 20-25 yards to goal.
Overall, I'm pleased with the way I handled a competitive game (5-4 to home side at FT) up to and after this defining point; some positive feedback also. At that age, I forgot how much residual co-operation you gain after dealing with a genuine offence; it helped me control a tight last half hour with enormously more assurance than usual. I'm not arguing that you should try to find a reason to caution, but for me (who am accustomed to younger ages and can count the number of cards I've shown on one hand) it will encourage a lower tolerance of any truculent behaviour.
Miscellaneous points to end (sorry!):
1) Prior to kick off, I was alerted by a coach to the fact that the goals were set unevenly along the goal line, presumably because the pitch accommodates different age groups? Fortunately some parents managed to move them, but are there always marks to show exactly where the goals should be placed and would it be permissible to play if they couldn't be moved?
2) I or a CAR appear(s) to have lost one of the clips which holds my flag to the pole. Do you know anywhere that might sell replacements or are they specific to the flags?
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