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As a former English referee now refereeing in France, I can see how difficult this would be in England, with the lack of help for a lone referee. Here in France, it is somewhat different. Each match (at all levels) must have a match delegate, sometimes supplied by the League/County, more often...

Indirect free kick to attacking team 20 yards from goal. Attacker not realising it is indirect takes the kick quickly and shoots. Goalkeeper is off his line and is beaten, however behind him just a few inches in front of the goal is a defender, who handles the ball (which was going in the goal)...

I always add the full 30 seconds for each change. It does not impress some coaches when there are 7 or 8 minutes of added time, especially when they were 'just playing the game'! However, maybe rolling subs should not be allowed in the last 15 minutes, except for injury. I find that most of the...

Defender has head injury in own penalty area, play is already stopped for a goal kick. Referee seeing the injured player calls on the trainer, who makes his way towards the penalty area. The player says to the referee he is fine and does not need the trainer. The referee stops the trainer when...

When I first arrived in France I was surprised! All the players use of French equivalent of "Leave It", and there is never a complaint. I know it was one of the main complaints from players in England, so I was taken aback.

Sounds as if that is totally accidental and his hands would have been in a natural position (stability) so no, but the claims would have been pretty vociferous!

Having refereed in France now for almost 10 years, I would be criticised if I had not given that. In England I may not give it. How the laws are interpreted in different countries is very interesting.

Congratulations to Mark and all of his team.

My thoughts exactly. There was a replay shot from behind the goal, which shows both players on the floor, and then you see Clatts put the whistle to his mouth (and blows it, I assume). With the players on the ground it is difficult to think an advantage might accrue. As has already been said...

I think it was to avoid a clash with the black socks of Seville.

I was watching on French TV. The French commentators were quite adamant that the first two handballs were penalties, as well as the challenge on Milner. The handballs highlight the differences of interpretation in different countries. I also read Graham Poll's thoughts on the hand ball...

Jambon = ham jambe = leg pied = foot piscine = swimming pool Pronto ?????:eek: Si vous plait

Thanks guys for the welcome. Glad to be here.

Merci SF, j'ai bien compris, la traduction n'a pas été nécessaire.

The language mostly! Most senior games kick off 3.30pm (3pm in winter) on Sundays. Youth games are played at the same times on a Saturday. This season the official match record is being done on a tablette, which means less writing in reports, as just have to give details of red cards in reports...

Hello, Just joined. Formerly London and AFA Referee. Been living and refereeing in France for almost 10 years. A bientôt. Paul.