Recent content by RyantheRef

Yes, and the referee was much too static to see it.

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Of course you're right that a beeper flag can provide a useful alternative when comms fail. My issue that, relative to the price of beeper flags, the usefulness of that alternative is not enough. When we secured comms, we determined that comms were far more useful and valuable than a replacement...

Then you can either shout or you can use your flag the normal way.

I use Savi's CONCACAF flags. They're great quality, heavier weight with a thicker handle. Not beepers, but I don't need those since we use comms on any game where I might want the assistance of beepers.

The ball does clearly move, but it isn't clearly kicked. The referee, Jones, did an excellent job of demonstrating football understanding and ensuring that the actions on the pitch reflect what football expects in this admittedly bizarre situation. What I loved about it was Jones' tackle --...

As we all know, you cannot do a game without wine gums. Good shout!

I can guarantee that this will not be allowed to happen. You should absolutely report this.

I have often spoken to players in ways that may not be 100% above board and the understanding that I have with myself is that, if I do that, then I will not issue misconduct for their response (provided their response is verbal). On many occasions, it has worked very well.

If nobody from the technical area entered the field of play to assess or treat the injured player, then he does not need to leave the field of play.

"That right doesn't exist. I'll be looking for the transfer tomorrow. Good night."

Yeah I would not treat them as team officials unless they were noted as such on the team sheet. In this case, I would ask for the flag back and discharge them from their duty.

The question is not about whether he spotted it, it's about the directive given to officials. Are they told in all goal scenarios to delay blowing the whistle until the play is complete so as to avoid an error that cannot be fixed? You can always disallow a bad goal, but you can't award a goal...

Had I been a supporter, and paid for a ticket, I would have had half a mind to confront the owner and get my money back.

My understanding is that charges have been filed against the club president, and he is currently in custody. As for what the TFF could do, they could absolutely ban the president for life, and remove his ability to have any association with sanctioned football in the country -- that would...