Recent content by BradTheRef

Cheers fellas. Slept on it, so chilled out a little bit haha. Just opted to take it on the chin and won't be officiating for them in the future. Bigger lose for them than me.

Hi guys and girls, Yesterday evening I was double booked for a fixture by the club with another referee (a university game) but I'd travelled a fair distance to make it too the ground. I was just wondering exactly where I stand with being paid in terms of the FA. I usually wouldn't mind but...

Has anyone got a picture of the Three Lions badge as stated above ? Just out of curiosity.

Hi guys, Bit of a funny one, but something that has played on my mind for awhile. I'm particularly fit , compete in primarily half marathons now alongside my reffing, always breeze my fitness tests etc. However, ever time I see pictures of myself refereeing I always appear too have a...

When getting assessed, I always have to contact the assessor prior to the game. I don't know if this is standard practice but if it isn't it should be. At this point, I'll always ask him/her about their thoughts on sock tape/under garmounts. Since doing this every assessor I've had at Sunday...

I'll be in touch this evening

Hi guys, I'm just seeking a little bit of advice, I'm a level 5 referee that is at uni in Leeds. I'm looking at recommendations of what league to apply for next season on top of the BUCS I hope to continue from last year. Last year I officiated on the Yorkshire Amateur League, which...

My one and only area of knowledge!! Like others have said, it obviously will determine from county to county and university to university. However, the university will be very happy to get a referee on board. Be very careful not to fall into the trap of the universities campus referee though...

Got the good news today and I have achieved the grade - looking forward too making another step up. Thanks Brian and lincs

Hi guys/gals, I was just wondering what experiences people have with this? Trying to go 6-5 this year and have completed all my assessments back at home. However my normal refereeing has been conducted in Leeds as I've moved away for uni, which is classified as a different county. 2 above...

Out of interest how did you get the appointment?

Out of interest are the top levelled referees given a specific whistle they have to use?

Its an interesting point deusex. I personally feel however, that at Sunday league level - Yes you are there to implement the rules to the best of your ability but at the same time occasionally allow common sense to kick in. I'd much rather get through 90 minutes without using a card and man...

I've always gone into the games with the mentality that if I the only thing I am getting moaned at by the end of the 90 minutes is a questionable offside decision from a CAR I've had a good game. Like others have said, there's unfortunately not a great deal you can do

Get captains names either from team sheet or just ask them whilst in and address them both personally - whilst shaking hands. "Right lads, today is about you guys. I'm going to let the game flow as much as I possibly can and will try and keep my cards in my pockets. I'll use you two as your...