Recent content by OnlyUseMeWhistle

I had an observer say it should be parallel, free kick slightly raised and then corner much higher like an AR's flag

Definitely recommend getting some lines in on the leagues that will let you. I have done (ignore my signature at the bottom it's so out of date) about 12 lines this season on the Wilts Senior League (and a few senior cup games) and have learnt so so much from experienced officials. Even little...

Yes this was my impression, I might go for the experience anyhow. If you end up at Southampton or Bristol ones let me know and I’ll try and say hello!

So I’m guessing the only way to fulfill the blood pressure requirement for the fitness test is either pay for a private GP appointment or somehow negotiate the gauntlet of NHS GP triage and persuade them to use public money on it? Any other alternatives would be welcome! Pharmacists count or no?

Thanks :) not sure if it’s because I’m on the pathway or if my county have put my name up now there’s a realistic prospect of me getting it? Heard nothing from the FA all season and then a flurry of emails this last month about fitness tests and this evening in June

That’s about what I was expecting, thank you!

Been invited to a selection evening for 3w/3w-2w in June. I’ve been told there’s a practical and technical element but otherwise no info. What should I expect from the evening? Unlike the fitness test there doesn’t seem a lot of info out there about them.

Not sure of the level but unless there is some kind of appeal that requires you to give evidence you’ll likely not hear much about this again personally. It’ll be dealt with by the CFA and in your situation I’d consider asking not to ref them again to avoid the hassle

I shouldn't laugh but... haha

Agree with the above it's hard to really find and prove fault to undo and perceived injustice here. I have always flagged immediately any personal relationships I have with a team, not matter the level, if I am appointed to a game where that's relevant. E.g. a team I had left the season before...

Clinging onto my 71.15 average with hope then!

Does that apply to 4w-3w too do you know?

Grim reading, I’ve got a lot of family in the town where this happened and the video is just shocking. It’s a child and he sucker punches him https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/may/01/police-investigate-alleged-assault-on-teenage-assistant-referee-during-match

We've discussed at length the issues with self bought body cams not being possible. But given that comms are permitted in a lot of leagues, could you feasibly justify wearing a mic? My personal motivation would be evidence in the event of any abuse/extraordinary report worthy stuff, but it...

Ah that is naff! I don't do enough lines clearly!