I had my third open age fixture (mens) last week, and being 16 I’m still trying to ease myself into the level. (Sidenote: one of my games was with two experienced ARs so I got some excellent feedback from that - the first time in almost three years of refereeing that I’ve actually had feedback from another ref!)
About 10 minutes into the second half, a routine foul led to a confrontation between two players, following which I sent off one of the players for VC (he put his hands around the other player’s neck and went head-to-head). I probably could have cautioned the other player for AAA but it slipped my mind it because of what happened next.
After I’d shown the red card, the player shoved me as he walked past to leave the FOP. It wasn’t particularly violent, more petulant, so I wasn’t injured at all. I think his teammates realised he’d crossed a line there and seemed somewhat apologetic.
After the game, I got a call from the club secretary apologising for the player’s behaviour, and he assured me that he wouldn’t play for them again. I also got a call from the league secretary (who I’d met at the local RA), checking I was alright. I’m really appreciative of this support, and I’m glad the club condemned the behaviour.
However, I have heard nothing from the FA. I submitted an extraordinary report on WGS, but I don’t even know if anyone’s seen it! Should I be concerned? Or is this normal?
Oddly enough, I haven’t felt discouraged at all by this incident, so I’ll keep on going. There’s definitely still a lot to learn!
About 10 minutes into the second half, a routine foul led to a confrontation between two players, following which I sent off one of the players for VC (he put his hands around the other player’s neck and went head-to-head). I probably could have cautioned the other player for AAA but it slipped my mind it because of what happened next.
After I’d shown the red card, the player shoved me as he walked past to leave the FOP. It wasn’t particularly violent, more petulant, so I wasn’t injured at all. I think his teammates realised he’d crossed a line there and seemed somewhat apologetic.
After the game, I got a call from the club secretary apologising for the player’s behaviour, and he assured me that he wouldn’t play for them again. I also got a call from the league secretary (who I’d met at the local RA), checking I was alright. I’m really appreciative of this support, and I’m glad the club condemned the behaviour.
However, I have heard nothing from the FA. I submitted an extraordinary report on WGS, but I don’t even know if anyone’s seen it! Should I be concerned? Or is this normal?
Oddly enough, I haven’t felt discouraged at all by this incident, so I’ll keep on going. There’s definitely still a lot to learn!