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was at a match tonight with a single referee, no NARs or CARs as they aren't required in many league matches here. Anyway, player running down line and takes ball out of play and referee shouts "not whole ball, play on" even though the player stops, expecting a throw in. Spoke to referee after...

Might seem silly, but if you know it was an incorrect decision, couldn't you have called referee over, explain you feel you were too quick with the flag and ask him to overturn it? Integrity and all that jazz. Personally I don't think ive had a worst decision, maybe a few though that cost me...

Does anyone know if this will be happening?

@Beezer I'm not sure but it's definitely not your DP haha :p @Joseph Proietti i just wrote that I was a new referee and would be grateful if they could send me any resources which would help me in improving

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had a game the other night on a perfectly flat pitch with the grass being perfectly dry so decided to wear shoes on grass for first time and actually enjoyed it. Anyone else wear shoes on grass, or does it tend to be boots?

The player tried to pull the attacker back with his shoulders but couldn't get a grip of his shirt. I wouldn't class it as reckless, if it happened anywhere else on the park I'd just be giving a FK. It's just the fact that it was clearly an attempt at DOGSO and afterwards he said he "should have...

For this one I'd probably give a FK but wouldn't caution. His hand, as you describe, is clearly in an unnatural position and that's why I'd give it.

First game back this season on Monday due to a number of factors. Anyway, good game with 1 red for DOGSO and 3 yellows for dissent, all to greens. Both teams ended with 10 because blacks had no subs and a player was injured. Wanted to check something, it was 1-0 to black team and the greens...

Last season in theCL with celtic v juventus I think was the only time I have seen a goalkeeper penalised for parrying and then picking it up. Shot came in, keeper put his hands to the ground and pushed it away then 2 seconds later picked it up

I have a few different options to consider regarding careers and was looking for some help. One option I have is I'm thinking of moving from Scotland to England to do my PGDE/PGCE for secondary teaching in business education. 1) does anyone know how to transfer as a referee from scotland to...

On a side note, are blue lines allowed?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32173956 Seen this earlier. IMO the goal should be disallowed for two reasons. Feigning the kick, and then verbally distracting opponents by shouting "I was going to take it" Opinions?

@PinnerPaul i think the difference is that when you are warning someone, it is because the infringement either hasn't happened or has the potential to become worse. When someone flys into a tackle, you don't have the chance to give them a warning, you have to caution. Similarly, simce a player...

I'm the kind of ref who will do everything by the LOTG even if it means I'm a hate figure with some players/clubs. I would be quite willing to caution for this infringement it I seen it. There are referees who are not as consistent as others and this gives Joe Public who watches or plays the...

Remember you are there to help the referee with fouls and misconduct too, not just for offside and throw ins. If there is action down your line, either an attack or a throw in, don't be afraid to tell the players to "keep hands down" or "don't foul" or "nothing silly number 5". This lets the...

Bit of rationale behind this question. I seen it happen in american football (rugby) and the player was penalised for "unsportsmanlike conduct" though I'm not sure what sanction that brings. During a junior game a goalkeepers team was given a FK against them and the keeper was cautioned for...

Bit of a hypothetical question here. Say in a match, an attacker gets beats the offside trap perfectly from a long ball and is one on one with the keeper. Attacker takes the ball round keeper and makes his way into the penalty area with no one near him and open goal. He turns to the keeper...

@Brian Hamilton doesnt matter at all - I think if you are capable enough then you should be given equal chance and opportunity. I'm currently studying diversity and equality as a module at university in places such as parliament etc where there appears to me to be a white heterosexual male...

I was wondering if there has ever been a black or openly gay referee/assistant at the top flight in any of the UK leagues. I certainly haven't heard of any but was just wondering? I know that there are 2 female assistants (FIFA I might add) who officiate in Scotland at the top level.