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I’ve done about ten games and had a really disheartening one two Sundays ago. One manager saying he would never use me again as I didn’t protect his players. I haven’t reffed since and almost gave up. Today I went and watched another ref for my development at under 16s. Got chatting to a...

Absolutely awful to hear and worrying as a new ref. Glad to hear you are ok.

Thanks for all comments so far very useful. I might go and watch a few more games too at grass roots see how other refs manage it.

Yes I am going to sign up to a league now - I was taking odd games - funny this team struggled finding refs!

On reflection exactly this I think. U16s have been my toughest games, loads of adrenaline and testosterone but perhaps a lack of maturity to handle it. Having said that it always seems to be the managers who are worse and then that gets picked up by players.

Thanks everyone. I’m over 18 but I have learnt a lot just from reading these comments and similar threads. He was the home team so had booked me in for three games (this was the first) across the next few months hence his text re he wouldn’t require me for the other two matches. Better hope we...

Thank you very much this is useful advice.

Morning Everyone So I’m a newly qualified referee, have reffed about 15 games ranging from u12 to u16. Up to now I’ve not had any huge issues - usual few moans from players and managers but generally ok. Had two assessments by the County and got really good feedback with decision making scoring...