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When I first started out I used to get incredibly nervous before any game. Some games I wouldn’t be able to eat beforehand because I was... -
Viridis1886 replied to the thread Mental health.I never go out expecting NOT to make a mistake. It's part of life and definitely part of refereeing. I just go out trying to do my best...
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I didn't do that many games as 4th official, but I did a lot on the line in the Conference / National League. It became increasingly...
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Viridis1886 replied to the thread Mental health.It might be that you need to build up your experience doing youth games for a bit and then make the step into open age fixtures. You...
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Viridis1886 replied to the thread faking to get a player sent off.This was exactly the case for this one. If he'd just gone to ground I think I might have gone with contact leading to a pen. The 'value...
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Viridis1886 replied to the thread faking to get a player sent off.I had that a couple of weeks ago for a penalty decision. I thought there was contact, possibly enough for a penalty a real borderline...
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Would it be worth giving yourself a temporary location of wherever your office is on MOAS for days when you're in the office and would...
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Viridis1886 replied to the thread Speaking to employers.Most employers should allow you to put in a Flexible Working Request, but given what you are requesting this would be a non-statutory...
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Viridis1886 replied to the thread Howdy!.Not many careers in here to end. Certainty not mine as I've never had one! 😂
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Wearing rainbow laces by definition has nothing to do with bias in the way a referee officiates. In that sense, it's just a non-issue...
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Viridis1886 replied to the thread Advice regarding verbal abuse/confidence.The main league I'm on have set up their own observations this year. This isn't a high league at all - right at the bottom of the...
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Honestly, I have no clue how people get observations or mentor support. I email so many FA people and get no replies. This forum is my... -
Viridis1886 replied to the thread Advice regarding verbal abuse/confidence.Seriously, this site is brilliant. If you are a new/inexperienced ref and not getting observations or mentor support, it would take...
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At grassroots, alone or with CARs and general best practice, is to keep the players in view - yes, they do silly stuff, and generally...
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Viridis1886 replied to the thread Rainbow Laces.I guess I'll have to stick myself in this category then, and delighted to do so in support of inclusivity.