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I'm presuming the ball never went out of play? Can you be sure it would of made a difference – I’m not sure 6 inches would make that much a difference myself.

Funny one yesterday. After asking a player to retreat the full 10 yards (twice) I then said don’t let me get my cards out. To which all in the stands wolf-whistled and gave me a big whhhhooooooo don’t let him get his cards out….. I did laugh as I probably sounded a bit stroppy :) Just...

What do you do when that happens - Just submit the name given by the player? Defo made me think about this more. I know one ref who writes the team out on this match card, but that seems abit much to me.

Yes I check the name of the player with the manager when I return the match form - but quite often get, are you going to put it in then and all that stuff :p

Fair point Brian, you are right. Never thought of it that way.

Not sure if anyone else does this but I've stopped asking for names. I just issue the card and write down the number. I always have the team sheet prior to the game so can get the name from the sheet after.

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/jul/07/brazilian-referee-decapitated-stabs-player

Tough one! Think I'd give a penalty and yellow because he would of needed a touch before shooting which would of meant the second defender would of then been in a position to make a tackle. I did have to watch it three times though.lol :confused:

Basically I didn't give a blatant penalty. I don't know why I didn't give it as the defender raised their hands to block the ball. It was such an easy decision to give, probably the easiest of the game. I got hammered from all angles and rightly so. I think maybe it was because I'd already...

Sounds like he shouldn't of been on the pitch himself by the comments made by others. If the ref let one go before I recon he let that go. So I'd say he give fk only.

Brilliant! Never seen a ref punch a player before, but sometimes feel like it.:p

Well done mate, pleased it went well for you. :) Good luck for your next game and keep enjoying it.

I could see how it would be hard for you as an assessor, would think refs from different leagues would think your been harsh on them?

It seems strange. I might question it again, but do have it in writing.....like the idea of merging, hope its worked well.

I have two small children and work 40+ hours a week. I chose to referee on a Saturday only so I get to spend time with my family. I don't want to get higher than a level 5 for this reason. I do middles in the morning and lines with more senior referees in the afternoon. Doing this gives me...

Just wondering if you make a mistake in a game, how do you feel about it? I know some referees say they just walk away and don't worry about it. Others say they put it right in the next game, whereas others it spoils there day. I'm a dweller unfortunately.

Echo what Matty said.

Wow, that was well harsh.... No card for me, especially been a second yellow.

Fans are stupid to say that. I don't beleave any premier league referee would favour any team. Andre is a class referee who has been conned by Ramiers, Gotta feel for him. Bet Marriner gets punished for that unlike Ramires.:( Up the villa ;)

I always take my league handbook and FIFA rule book along. I've not had to use them yet but you never know what crazy things come up. I also take a spare set of studs and shin guards. Crazy maybe, but if a player is short I'm happy to lend them as they are no use to me since I stopped playing...