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I've always given it to the away captain.

I had a similar situation yesterday. Ball hit the wire which hold the net when the pitch is split for 9 and five a side. Decided to drop ball to team who had possession. Opposing player trots up to contest. Look on his face when I explained it was not contested was a picture. Could almost...

I'm also very new, last season was my first full season. I completely recognise what you are saying, some days it can seem too daunting. I've always been able to pull myself back up in time for the next match, and can honestly say I enjoy and look forward to them. In respect to this forum you...

I do the same for CARs, in both scenarios. At the prematch chat I always say that I will acknowledge their flag, even if I decide that it was not offside. Usually, I will say 'not offside, play on' for the player's benefit and raise my hand and smile to the CAR, with a thankyou. And...

Thanks. That was pretty much how I felt at the time. But, a little doubt crept in over the rest of the day.

Interested in your views on something that I did yesterday in a U12 League game. Penalty awarded, going through routine, goal keeper on line, kicker identified, told to wait for whistle, ball on spot other players outside box. Just as I am backing away from spot, kicker runs up and kicks...

Explain your situation. A number of leagues in my area will show preference for people needing to get their 5 games completed.

If it is anything like my course, they will have already covered what to do with unruly managers/spectators, so he should have already had his eyes opened.

I like that, and will start adopting it. I referee a lot of U12, so my threshold for stopping for injury is lower than it would be at OA. Which means most matches I have to carry out at 2-3 dropped balls. I never tell the players what to do and they almost always contest one on one. I always...

Never too old. The only barrier that age might have depends on your ambition. You may be a bit late if you aspire to becoming a top flight professional referee, but if you are doing this to continue an active involvement in football then there’s nothing to stop you. I did my course when I...

Before U12 there is a lot more leeway with some aspects of the LOTG (stopping for laces, throw ins etc), so the children have been used to the world stopping and everyone waiting until they’ve tied their laces. At U12, the first time I’m asked to hold up play for laces, I say “everybody check...

I passed last March, was told my result and given a county badge on the night. Have not received anything else, certificate or other badge. I’m in Essex CFA.

I mainly ref in youth (u12-u16) and the facilities vary greatly. I always go prepared for no secure changing room. I have my kit on with a smart track suit over the top. If I’m not certain about security I will leave everything I don’t need in the car and just have my car key on me. If it is a...