Search results

Definitely agree although not something I considered until yesterday. Both ref and other AR turned up suited and booted. Change of top between warm up and match. County badges worn. All this at a place I have refereed before but a lot lower standard. Just wondered what would be other referees or...

I have recently been involved as assistant in 2 FA competition preliminary round matches. These are the first FA competition matches I have been involved in and overall a very good experience being involved with higher level officials and better quality of football. I understand a lot more of...

Oi! Referees can't critisize players talents. Its not like the ever critisize us doing our jobs. Ps. Jack Grealish will be taking Villa up this season despite his performance at Bramall Lane 😉

Interesting question. Personally I would initially wait and see. If it reaches about 30 mins with no sign of help, get managers in and explain. And I would stay until the last player (probably the injured player) leaves the field. It just wouldnt feel right abandoning a game for an injury and...

This is definitely one of those situations where if given a scenario written down, 99% would know the correct outcome. With a lot less thinking time, player pressures and any other distractions on the pitch it could be easy to get confused. Take time to think about it and delay your decision a...

In such a scrappy game like I had reading play was hard. One moment a counter attack could be on then next the player ran into the only defender near him who played a long ball over the top. At the same time I think a better general position would help. Give me a scenario and a white board I...

Correct decision. Sympathise with you having to sell that but in law its correct. Had a similar thing last season. I was AR. Player ran though, got the ball, flag was raised. Player ran into PA and taken down. All happened very quickly. Ref blew to give penalty. Luckily spotted me before...

Both observations so far I have been "standard expected" and was told by the observer if I carry on with similar performances and take onboard advice I will meet the level 7 to 6 criteria. Of cause club marks also make a difference. Both games were not particuarly challenging matches to...

In my county, it was required you had to of done 20 games in the previous promotion season before applying for promotion. Not sure if all or 70% had to be open age. Dont rush for promotion, but at the same time if you can go for promotion do! Dont be pressured by it but it will mean you get the...

Second observation today. Went fairly well. I felt I did okay, wasnt my best performance but had control throughout. Match itself ended 2-0 to away team. No cards or major incidents really. Quite scrappy in parts with niggly careless fouls. So positives first. Signalling and general game...

There is a lovely table showing the various ways players can be sent off / subtituted due to continued dissent. I will try to find it later. Essentially it hands players a life line to sort themselves out and temporarily punishes teams. OFFINABUS is still fully applicable. Any thing offensive...

I have not seen it yet. Its one of those scenarios which only happen a few times in many years but might occur on exam papers to keep you on your toes.

Ahh I misresd your comment. My previous response was to a goal kick blowing back and being scored. To your question: If ball doesnt leave the PA then kick is retaken. If ball leaves PA and is blown back in and caught by GK it is an IDFK from where offence occurred or on 6 yard line if offence...

This depends on how far the ball went before being blew back. If the ball left the PA before being blown into his own goal, the correct decision would be a corner. If the ball never left the PA before being blew back then the kick is retaken as the ball was never back in play.

It should not come as a surprise to a player to see 2 cards at the same time. Simple commincation such as 'I heard that player and I'll be back' means he knows he is already in trouble. If the opposition have an advantage you shouldnt take it away from them. If the player knows hes in trouble...

Glad to hear you enjoyed your first game. I am 3 years in and still know I can improve positioning and fitness/speed to keep up. We can all improve some how but sounds like a good start. Take on board the mentors comments and dont be afraid to ask for advice. And revise for your exam, know the...

Carry on. Not ideal situation for anyone (especially as I will be wearing black too) but there are some things games should be called off for and then there a things which arent ideal but shouldnt effect a match at that level. If it was a higher level game then you of expected pre match admin to...

I understand your point and guess this would also depend on sock style etc. If you feel it will impact significantly then I would understand the reason to request tapes removed or changed. Kinda tough to determine and each situation will be different. At least were in agreement that this is a...

I would say yes in this instance. Is a few rings of black tape going to cause you signifiant confusion and an inability to distinguish between a predominantly black and a predominantly white sock? Especially at this level, whats the real impact in doing this other than rustling feathers of...

Jewelry removal is a must. Can be dangerous and rightly so, you should insist is removed and not only covered. As for tape on socks, LOTG do also reference the 'spirit of the game'. Was tape going to significantly impact this match? At high level it is understandable as teams and leagues have...