Recent content by YorkieRef

When I was at uni I was an assistant on a step 7 game and playing that day was league cup winner Pascal Chimbonda.

Can anyone explain what's going on here?

Found some footage of a match I did earlier on in the season and boy is it weird to see yourself referee. I've rewatched the match and noticed a few things so thought I'd share here for your entertainment/analysis. It wont let me embed it, so heres the link -...

Out of the roughly 20 Saturdays so far this season, 3 middles, 2 lines, 2 weekends lost to moving house, 2 having to self isolate, and 11 due to lockdown/being in tier 3.

You'll be fine. I've just had been on a teams chat with my CFA and they've said that because of the lockdown, they're likely to be more lenient. How far that will strech I don't know. I've only managed to get 3 games in so far, but had 2 assessments. Is that enough, we shall see.

I'm starting to get worried about not managing to get my 20 games in. Only managed 3 so far with a combination of having to isolate/lockdown/no games being available. Thankfully I've managed to get 2 of my assessments in that have been standard expected & above. Just need to hope there are more...

I was actually told I signal too much in an assessment earlier this season when I was signalling for throws, didn't realise you only had to signal non-obvious throw ins.

Question: How do you regain match control when you notice it has taken a massive hit throughout the game? I know I've certainly been in the situation before where I've felt a game is getting away from me but I've never been fully sure on how to get it back and the best way to do so. I was...

That would be very handy if you could send me their details. Likewise, would you mind sending me the details. I'm based in north Bristol so I don't really think Somerset would be the best FA to go with. TIA

I've always preferred cider anyway. What I don't prefer are the prices :(

Can't wait, after being Newcastle for Uni for the last four years it'll be nice to hear a new accent.

Thought so, sent an email a few days ago but not heard anything back yet, will give it a few more days and then ring if nothing, cheers.

Moved down to Bristol about a month ago ready to start work in September, quick question, which County FA is responsible for Bristol? I'm trying to find some leagues to get involved with... unless anyone here can give me contact details of any? I'm looking for Saturday league where I can do the...

*15 Minutes left* Blue Player: How long left ref? Me: 15 + Stoppage *5 Minutes left* Same Blue Player: How long to go? Me: 5 + Stoppage Blue Player: WHAT?!?! YOU SAID THERE WAS 15, 10 MINUTES AGO! HOW? Me: :wall::wall::wall:

But surely you should look at each incident independent of anything else that has happened? And this should be easier in the VOR rather than on the pitch because you don't have players trying to influence you. A penalty is still a penalty regardless of what has happened beforehand? (Personally...