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. . . and all the games need to be via an Appointments Officer (e. g. a league appointments officer). . .

At that age, I'd show appreciation for the other manager's generous approach but say "Sorry, no option" and send off the player. A note to the authority handling the case should result in leniency, hopefully.

. . . and that's just the staff quarters . . . ;)

In my first 16 games as an Observer, it has been penalised twice. First was a 5>4 candidate, who reminded the goalkeepers before the game and penalised an offence after 2 minutes. Second was a Level 3. Two months in, so no need to brief the keepers. Clear and loud verbal count, plus the hand...

A competition rules thing - which varies in nearly every competition where I am an Observer 😒

Law 5 seems clear: "has the power to show yellow or red cards and, where competition rules permit, temporarily dismiss a player, from entering the field of play at the start of the match until after the match has ended, including during the half-time interval, extra time and penalties (penalty...

Depends how quickly the physio completes their work. If they don't delay the restart by more than 20-25 seconds, the injured player can stay on the field of play.

If you are still a 7 or 6, there are usually three opportunities per season to move to the next level. Details will be on the County FA website.

I just checked with the FA - Observers are not allowed to die currently, as we are short of Observers nationally. Sorry😕

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Well done! 👍

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The FA Community states: Where are temporary dismissals used? Step 5 and below in the Men’s football pyramid and Tier 3 and below in the Women’s football pyramid. It is also used in all cup competitions in leagues at grassroots levels and all County cup competitions where there are no teams...

VAR's responsibility, not AR's.

On the subject of commentators, I was driving home from carrying out an observation on Wednesday, listening to the latter stages of the Manchester City game on the usually sensible Radio Five. The referee was asked to visit the screen for a possible penalty. The City goalkeeper was then...

The average set by The FA is only for referees seeking to go 5>4, and is currently 71.5. Previously it was 71.0.

As the OP indicates that the ball was played by the player's shin, there is no offence here, but if asked the question by the goalkeeper a call of (e. g.) "Not a back pass" is perfectly permissible in youth or adult football.

Hi, David When going from 5 to 4, you need to achieve an average of 71.5 or higher in your (usually 4) observations. Those that get 71.5 or higher are submitted to The FA for consideration. At that point in the process The FA will consider all the candidates' marks, but will also take into...

Caution for DOGSO if the challenge is an attempt to play the ball, dismissal for DOGSO if not an attempt to play the ball. Suggest you read through Law 12 (on the IFAB or FA websites) to ensure that you have a full understanding. Well done for asking.