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In my post above yours, that is exactly what happened yesterday I felt. Young ref felt under pressure to play it. Although to be fair to the lad, he did have the balls to abandon it when he realised he shouldn't have started it, but he did want to check with me first to take a bit of pressure...

I was on a line yesterday. I had been in the middle on the same pitch a few weeks earlier. The pitch was actually in a much worse condition than it was those few weeks ago and we struggled towards the end of that game I explained this to the ref and advised that I wouldn't start the game if I...

Congratulations! Something you will never forget. Still plenty of time to make the 10.30 kick off as well ;)

Similar to me this morning. Away team didn't travel 70 miles, but it was still a decent journey they had to take. Home manager said he would check the pitch at 8am and let me and the away team know. He didn't let me know at 8 so I presumed all was ok. I got there at 920 (10:30 KO - advised to...

First of all I want to state that I believe that yellow is correct. Now for a little story from a few seasons ago before I was a ref. I was at the opposite end in goal, my team attacked right from the kick off, keeper comes out and clearly DOGSO's. Ref gave him a yellow. On questioning after...

Interesting point you bring up. Looking forward to the answer, because I don't know!

I would be surprised (but not amazed) if you have. Blue v Clarets, Blue are too good for this league and decided to take the urine out of their opposition. Clarets were getting very frustrated at their style of play and decided to stop trying themselves after a bit. A blue player receives the...

Yes, nothing wrong with them at all in my opinion.

Thanks for the pointers everybody. Next time a situation like this arises I will know for sure what I should do. I got caught up in the moment to be honest and fully expected the ref to consult me first (as they had done on a few occasions in previous matches) but when he didn't consult I was...

Hi Guys, this happened recently, but I didn't post at the time as I wasn't sure. It's still eating away at me so I'm asking for advice. Competitive local Derby youth game. Blue and a yellow player are contesting a ball rolling out of play. I'm on the line around 15 yards away and ref is level...

This is very true. I had a team give me one of the balls that teams use on the football league. I did the check with my hands and thought this doesn't feel like it's got enough air in...... I got my gauge out and it was nearly 18PSI :eek: Needless to say I let some air out of it.

Have a good one Rich, and everybody else of course ;)

Answered the questionnaire. No way is anything coming out of my pocket, it's expensive enough already.

In my region (West Midlands) on all leagues CAR's are trusted with offsides. I have lost count the number of times I have had to over rule them!!! Also on the subject of players/club management claiming to be referee's, I had one a month ago, first time the ball went out of play he raised the...

Thankyou Gentlemen. @GraemeS - I have made a mistake in my description of the 'head' challenge, so I will make it clearer. Blue player got blind sided and a orange player came in from behind with his head and it was the blue players high boot that made contact with orange's head, blue would...

Thanks @Sheffields Finest To be honest I was happy with what I did at the time, but I always like to seek advice off here just to make sure I am doing things properly. It wasn't one of those mass con's where somebody runs from 50 yards, throws a punch, then leaves - I am always on the...

And there lies the problem, because they get away with it on the 'telly football', players think they can get away with it on 'parks' football. And I'm talking about all aspects of reffing here, not just colour clasing. Like when Mr Rooney gets away with telling a ref to f**k off, but then we...

Hi Gents, Just after a bit of advice here as I'm still learning the ropes. I had a cup game today and it was played in a good nature throughout, except for one incident.... Blue forward gets fouled, not really a lot in it in all fairness, but he gets up and pushes (two handed) orange defender...

Agreed on all points, especially the bit I have bolded.

I'm happy I remembered this post with my memory :D On Saturday morning I was with an assistant referee who wore those Edgar Davids type glasses. He said when he was running the line last year a ball was cleared straight into his eye, this forced his contact lense to go right inside his eye...