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What about as soon as a goal has been scored? We don't need a whistle there but what about the signal? Do you just point your hand towards the centre mark to signal a goal has been scored or is there no signal required?

Hi guys. Just stuck on this one a little. On the referees guide it says that you dont always need to blow a whistle when re-starting a free kick. So which free kicks do we definitely need to blow the whistle to re-start play from that free-kick? And which free-kicks do we definitely NOT blow the...

What happens if the home team does not supply the team sheet? Can the match still go on or must it be put on hold until a teamsheet is found?

Certainly not hijacking. You’re response is most helpful. Ine more thing. Is it advised to hand the team sheet over to the team for them to fill in the players or should the referee fill it out himself?

Okay and does the home team need a copy of the team sheet?

Yes, Ive seen that but I was wondering do we need two copies of the team sheet? If so what is done with each copy and by whom?

Any idea what we do with the team sheet then guys?

Thanks for the kind response. BDFL is the Birmingham & District Football League. Matches are played on Saturdays. Might seem like a silly question but does the home team submit the team sheet to the relevant county FA or is it the ref?

Yes, that makes sense. I've done a game on the line and I didn;t have anything to report so thought I wouldn't add it because the ref's going to add it anyway. Anyway, I'm doing my first game as a ref this week and you've clarified some things for me. I just have a few more queries :- Will the...

What about if your only linesman for a match. Do you need to add a match on the whole game system? Or is this only for the referee to add?

Do you need to keep a record of or report any sin bins?

Hi. I'm refereeing my first game this Saturday in the BDFL and just wanted to know:- Do you need to keep a record of or report sin bins? Also where do you record substitutions? Is there any other paperwork I need to be aware of? Any help would be very appreciated.