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Most junior leagues have a limit of 2 people allowed pitch side of the barrier with all parents behind it. If someone is running the line, it tends to be one of the coaches and of course they are going to coach whilst carrying that out. The only time I think you can challenge this is if they...

Don’t let the card number influence your perception that you’ve lost control. It shows if anything you’ve been in control and have been consistent. Also shows has illdisciplined the teams are

I get why you have this conversation pre match particularly at youth level. Setting your stall out can help with match control. And by telling them about swearing, it can help them to control their emotions and if they can control swearing, then everything else falls into place. But, as soon as...

It will come with experience and age Dylan. In this instance, I think any decision against his team he would complain about and put it upon himself to tell you what you’ve done wrong. Any conversation with him at half time is pointless. Sometimes it’s better to politely decline and suggest a...

The first thing to accept as a referee (and not forget) is that you make maybe 400 decisions a game but only get remembered for the 1 you get wrong. It's fair to say we all make at least one mistake in a game, how we that effects us is solely down to our frame of mind. You can beat yourself...

Funnily enough I’ve just taken myself off all games until further notice. Just seem to be constantly ill and haven’t been the same since had covid 12 months ago

Just so I'm clear, are you asking me not to submit the bookings????? Usually works

A free kick for hand ball at u8 is highly unlikely to result in a goal or result in a lack of match control. I would blow your whistle there as everyone expects you too. It’s part and parcel of players and officials learning about the game and also learning to respect the referee

Don't be disheartened, we all have games where we feel that we've had a poor game. The important thing is to be able to reflect on any shortcomings and to put them right next time, that is a skill on its own. What concerns me is your comment regarding hardly giving cards or sinbins in youth...

Anyone suspect that the referee shown the red by mistake? He glances up at the card and looks a little hesitant when he does. Does he speak to VAR over comms and asks for a review?

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Where I can I cycle to games, certainly helps with pre match warm up. I have been asked on more than 1 occasion if they can pay me less because I’ve not driven there

As soon as you award the first foul throw due to taking from the wrong spot, they’ll realise and change. You’ll also have to be clear where every throw is to be taken for the rest of the match. Pick your battles

I think it would be important to identify if the player was rubbing them or counting them??

Just remember the majority of players and coaches are liars. They all claim it’s their ball. Whilst they want the right decision, they want a decisive match official who won’t be swayed under pressure. I have found it helps reminding players that they are all claiming for the same ball and a...

loads of leagues in this neck of the woods, I'm south of the border in Warrington and can pass on contact details for leagues in Warrington, St Helens, Bolton & Bury, Mid Cheshire etc. Depends what level you are looking to referee at and if junior or open age or both? Don't know about Wigan RA...

I'd go through the video and comment on every decision that you get right, players just simply don't realise how many decisions a referee has to make during a game

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As you have come here to seek advice, the next time you have this scenario, just ask yourself if you found the action or language offensive, insulting or abusive, irrelevant of whom it was aimed at. If you do, it’s a red. Try not to think it’s only a red if aimed at you.

AA for first offence yes. A player telling you to F off is never a yellow and is not dissent more so in junior football