Recent content by Andrew Ewen

Was watching a game at my local ground this morning and noticed that 2 players from red team were wearing white tape (no other white in the kit) the issue wasn't this but what the referee did about it. The game was 3 minutes old when he noticed (I'd arrived at ko so wasn't sure of his kit...

So the list has come out for our 5 cup finals this season and I have been appointed in 3 of them, beginning with a line today, a line next Tuesday and finishing with a middle on the 16th April. I had a feeling I'd had an ok season but this has come as a complete surprise!

Why on earth do we bother giving up our weekends, away from families, to put up with utter morons. Today, after giving a penalty (keeper went right through the back of the striker) and issuing a red card (keeper then stamped on the player) I was treated to a chorus of 'f' words, the 'c' word on...

I think what the widow did was brilliantly brave. showing the red card card that her husband did not get to show. truly tragic

incident in today's game where a player from white team imitated the accent of a player on the green team (player spoke with a thick mancunian accent). It was clearly meant to annoy the green player and try to provoke a reaction from him. I cautioned the white player but have been doubting it...

aware this has gone into the wrong board but no idea how to move it

Had the most incredible game today. managed to play 90 minutes plus stoppages and not a single time did I hear 'foul throw' shouted me. I'm still slightly stunned 7 hours later.

I haven't taken the game as didn't want to put myself in that position. just felt it a shame that we feel like we have to reject appointments because the perception that our integrity will be in doubt is there.

Got given my fixtures for the next month and noticed that I'd got a team where around 8 or 9 players are also in the local cricket team, whom I happen to play for, so I know these boys very well. I informed the league and the ref sec however whilst doing so felt like I shouldn't have to. I'm...