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I think it is one of those which you could sell either way. Personally it sounds like the tackle, although fair, was a bit reckless, if nothing else, have a word with the player who made the tackle and say to be careful. Just because you get the ball, it doesn't mean the tackle is fair

if you are not sure of any answers, think to yourself 'what is the most logical thing to do in this situation?' Most laws are common sense. don't know if the tests are still the same but when I did it, they were multiple choice. If you are not sure tick something then you have at least got a...

I havent seen the game yet but heard lots of reports. However bad he was, like I said earlier, the current and former refs should stick together. We all make mistakes.

It's a hard one because technically as he is off the pitch you could play on, but who would!!!! Heart attacks are shocking for everyone who witnesses them so common sense is the best thing. I know when Muamba had his cardiac arrest it was on the pitch but in that situation the ref did the right...

The problem is, in times like this, referee's and former refs need to stick together because we all have games every now and then where we are appalling because we are human too. Support is better than criticism in these situations

I keep a spare one (from IKEA) in my bag. If I have a game which I think could lead to a lot of writing, I sharpen both before the match. Never had any problems with them (apart from when it's very cold and they are so small, it is hard to write!!!)

Interesting article on Jonathan Moss: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36068462

Thanks a lot IFAB for making our lives a lot harder when it comes to DOGSO

Bye-bye keeper for me!

How would you report an act that happens to spectators by a player?

Sometimes if legs are aching towards the end of a match (because different way of moving) when I haven't been AR for a while, I walk normally for 5 seconds then am OK again. However, have seen it a bit in Football league and some Premier league matches. I don't think anything is wrong with...

I'd expect the taker to take it again but it wouldn't bother me if someone else took it as long as I knew who.

Whenever I do not have neutral assistants, I always stand facing the backs of the players. From my experience, you can see more clearly what is going on. Also I keep an eye on the AR just in case I miss anything. With NARs I stand facing them. A lot of the club ones I work with are a bit dodgy!!!

Thanks guys!

I have the same problem. For me, I have to go, red, red, red, red, ball off FOP, blue ball. Slowly getting there!

In youth games that I commonly referee, it isn't uncommon to be asked before a game, 'Can I wear my glasses because I need to be able to see what I am doing'. How would you guys manage this? Wearing glasses in football is definitely not ideal because if broken they can cause serious injury to...

No penalty

I have been told by RDO what is going on but can't remember it clearly. The FA have decided that they are going to scrap level 6 and 7 and start with level 5. Then you have a letter assigned depending whether you are youth or other things. This means that as a level 5Y (5 youth) I can do one or...

I know that a pen does not have to be followed by a card but was thinking that I have seen red cards given before in similar situations. However it was a tight angle and there were players arriving to defend. What should be the key thing in deciding DOGSO or not

Recently I have been made aware of some guidelines. A group of us who are going to be doing academy stuff have been told that we need to be able to do 1 mile in 12 mins. You are unlikely to be asked to do a fitness test but that is a good guideline. On a football website (I couldn't find it...