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I couldn't identify exact player as it came from behind me. When i turned there were 3 suspects all as likely as each other, so played ignorant. Non of opposition players were fussed either so made life easier. I don't have an answer for you though. I'd probably stick with caution and IDFK. I...

I heard in a recent Sunday league game "kill him". a slight advance on "snap"...

Corrected me and didn’t even offer an answer. Double blow.

"relegation" ha... Demotion.

Quick and easy one. Am i right in thinking once you achieve promotion to 3W, there is no relegation like a Level 5 Mens pathway. No minimum amount of games to complete to maintain level etc? Cheers

This is the finest example of a sport in which money comes first and morals come last. I myself speak of other sports where passion doesn't lead to abuse, but i think inside i know that if rugby turned into a multi-billion pound industry, "Yes Sir" and zero tolerance would go out the window...

In no other sport is this accepted. Regardless of coverage / lack of, and / or stage on which the game is set. I hate that this behavior is remotely normalised, but I also think it's all too far gone and impossible to correct.

I understand there are costs and don’t disagree with a fee being in place. Just surprised by such a significant price increase.

£50 to apply for promotion this year with Sheffield FA?! Sure it was only £20 last few seasons. Other counties the same?

I can say with 100% confidence that employers prefer the pundits not to know the LOTG to encourage controversy, pushing incorrect opinions on easily influenced "fans". One of the biggest issues in the sport is that a referee can say one thing and it holds no value against the opinion of a...

i;m going to finish 5 games short of my 6 to 5 criteria. I've already confirmed with CFA that i can complete these in the first month of next season. Does anyone know, will this mean that i can still go for 5 to 4 in the 25/26 season, or will i have to wait until Jan to go for it annually across...

So if you can't identify the manager, he is classed as responsible and sent off? (Seeking clarity not questioning your answer)

I've never kept a record of all my games although wish i had. Anyway, to my knowledge, in approx 150 games (all formats) across the last 4 years, i have never sent someone off for a second yellow card offence. TBH it's something I'm lowkey proud of. I don't fear throwing cards around and I do...

I'd generally try at all costs to give each player the same treatment unless its stinkingly obvious differences. 2 times in my first season i gave different outcomes to 2 players going at it. Both times resulted in a warzone.

Also agree with this! I've always found it strange tbh that you can't drop below 5. I see more "5"s in my area not half as competent as 6s and 7s who just aren't interested in meeting the minimum game threshold or have the time. Nevertheless, whatever level down the bottom, a yearly compulsory...

Not just in this area but as i speak to more referees particular casual ones or those not interested in going up the ladder (who are equally as important. Vital we have referees happy to do grassroots footy), I feel like once you "pass" you're then on your own unless you seek help. Sometimes you...

@Jayden Whatever happens mate, you came to a good place to express your feeling post game. Don't bottle it up or throw in the towel after a difficult game. I find if you talk about it, not only will you find support, but you also find areas to improve that are under your control. I started at...

Slow day in the office. Curious, and not that it is to be encouraged, but does anyone have any sh*thousery stories or tactics they use / have used? God forbid anyone has a personality but if you did / do, feel free to share. One of my Dad's friends as I was growing up, 55+ year old Spanish and...

Awkward subject but I'm sure it's happened plenty times before and will again. So recently a couple of the local leagues I officiate on have had an increase in available referees and improvement in quality. As a result, the "here from day 1" referees, aren't getting the middles they...

my bad! @cancan consider this a formal apology ha Have a good weekend