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Hi Mick, sorry only just seen this. The tournament was great, well organised and the matches were a pleasure to referee. The travel costs around £120 return depending on when you book. The food was ok (and free), you eat by Real Sociedad's ground but I chose to buy food as it was nicer. It is a...

Any news? If full what others are still available?

Hi Dan, I have registered my interest for the Donosti cup again but received no reply. I'm no longer on Facebook. Can you let me know if there are any spaces? My email address is craig_thompson19[at]yahoo.co.uk Thanks

Just bought this one - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271135861839?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 I really think this can develop your game, see how you can improve on match incidents etc. Thanks for the heads up.

Yes, I have cautioned before if a reckless challenge goes in after the whistle has gone, whether its wrong in law I don't know?

Seems like you handled it well tbh. 1) Never follow a player, invite them to meet you half way as at the end of the day you can report him for refusing to give his name etc. 2) Leave it for county to sort out, you have done your job! 3) Big problem, I had a similar incident few years back, as I...

Just wanted to say I had an awesome time in San Sebastian, met some really nice blokes and will definitely go again next year. I found it annoying how the Spanish players dive and call for yellow cards all the time but managed it well.

I understand its level 5 and above referees for Iber cup

That is very disappointing TBH! Atleast you got a refund and as you say always next year and will have better choice, stick to the tournaments that have been going on for years without fail.

Which one was that James?

HI Craig. All set to go yet? Have you received any further information yet from the actual tournament? Daniel sent me my coach ticket yesterday but said somebody else would be in touch with more details. I changed my flight to the Sunday morning now so arrive in San Sebastian at 7am on the...

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As per LOTG 2012-2013 The whistle is not needed to; stop play for: - Goal kick, corner kick or throw in - A goal Restart play from: - A free kick, goal kick, corner kick and throw in.

In fact they tend to whistle each and every corner at professional level which seems a bit excessive to me.

That is interesting, I did not think you should use the whistle to signal a corner. I never have in fact. What about goals? I use to whistle for goals but was told by an assessor not to.

Cheers Ian! Thanks for pointing that out. See you soon.

Thanks for this pal. I do try and referee all games (even Sunday) like they are assessments (as much as Sunday league players do not appreciate it) and to the law. Going to be a new experience for me refereeing in the Midland Combination this coming season, I think having had a season on the...

Hi Darren, it was the same format as 7-6 but alot more trick questions and the way they word the questions can cause you a problem if you do not read it 2/3 times. 1 question that got me though, during a penalty kick, the blue player back heels the ball to a team mate who scores, do you a)...

Hi, Just passed the exam at the promotion seminar and was wondering if anybody had any tips to assist with my assessments? Craig

In all fairness it was not Tournaments Abroad's fault. The tournament collapsed which is out of their hands (was a newcomer to them) and they have gone all out to appease all referees affected. I have been compensated although I will not be looking forward to the 8 hour coach ride!