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@SM @HertsFinest The man draw... (start at 1.30)

I hated my pitch today. It was described as heavy by lots of people and I still don't know what they mean by that. I've been told that you need to see if the ball rolls. Unfortunately, the ball rolled fine today. Couldn't sprint properly as I knew I'd fall over and my boot got stuck...

"It's neck and neck in the invisible 110m hurdles"

I thought it was reckless so would caution although wouldn't have any arguments if someone gave a red for that. From the angle in the video it was hard to see.

I'd love to see a player try this.

Arm moves upwards into the path of the ball. Not a natural position so I'd give the pen.

Always leave the audience wanting more. MI has fulfilled that to perfection. I was lucky enough to receive a "like" from MI. I will treasure that like for as long as I referee. If a coach shouts at me from now onwards I will simply ignore it as MI has given me all the validation I need. How...

The players reading the LOTG is the equivalent to us purchasing something and reading the terms and conditions. Never going to happen but if we get caught out it's through no fault of our own.

Yeah, I told the keeper the reason. He wasn't very pleased and threw his gloves angrily in the air when he walked off and then later kicked the ball away when it went off near him. I went for DOGSO as the reason in the end. Although it was definitely a kick with excessive force I'm not sure I'd...

Is the following all right for the report form... In the 35th minute of the game an ****** striker was through on goal with only the ****** goalkeeper to beat. The goalkeeper ran out and as the striker took a touch to go round the goalkeeper the goalkeeper kicked the strikers shin hard and the...

Had 2 games today, an U14 and an U13. There was 2 incidents across them that I wasn't completely sure how to handle. U14 game was first. Fairly dull game and finished 10-2. I gave 2 penalties, one of which might have been soft as they were pushing against each other 50/50 and the stronger of...

My first though on this was definitely DOGSO but then thought it was yellow on a second replay. Watched it a couple more times and think it was DOGSO. The defender was not looking at the ball when he made the tackle and at the time of the tackle the attacker had the ball fully under control and...

I now have a pair of these http://www.precisiontraining.uk.com/training/referees-and-officials/referees-shorts.html although when ordering them wasn't told about the stripe. Is the stripe allowed or should I return them?

In my youth league its the responsibility of the home team to provide the flags although most managers seem to expect me to bring a pair. Think most leagues have the ref bring them

Today my pitch had very faded lines making things more difficult but i played the game as i felt they were visible enough within about 8 yards. How visible do lines need to be for you to play?

Short for Richard. :) I hear that sort of greeting regularly. Don't understand it but hey-ho. OT: Regardless of whether it was straight red or second caution you reached the same outcome so not too much to worry about although if he were aggressive when saying it I'd send him off.

Was wondering how people got time off school/college to go? Also, anyone got any info on the Norway Cup? Tabs are empty at the moment

What's your thoughts on wearing tracksuits (plain black) during the game during winter. When I played it was 50/50 in terms of whether a ref would wear shorts or tracksuits in the winter. So far I have worn tracksuits in my games as they've all been very cold but i was wondering whether this was...

This happened a couple weeks ago in my first game. Ball was kicked up into the air, as it went up player shouted it was flat. It came down and clearly was flat so i blew the whistle to stop play. Home team manager instantly says we'll pass it back to them (the away team were on the ball) so i...

Standard fees are: Mini Soccer - £15.00 Under 11 to Under 12 - £20.00 Under 13 to Under 15 - £25.00 Under 16 to Under 18 - £30.00 Qualified Referees appointed by the Management Committee as Assistant Referees £15.00. How much do you get if you do a one day youth tournament (they tend to take...