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The ref was 15years old. Down here in Sussex we have a scheme where more experienced ref's are appointed to matches as advisors to younger ref's so no, not self-appointed. He was too scared to say anything to the manager as he was quite new to the game.

Hello fellow referees. I wanted to share a situation and get your views of what is the best course of action. I attended one of my sons U14's matches as physio for his team, I was approached by the young ref, who I knew, who said the opposition manager had just asked him how old he was and...

@SM thanks for the notice however, I have had a look at previous "versions" of this subject and the responses but it is always best to revisit such observations to elicit the comments of newer members who were not around back when.... Also to raise awareness of what should constitute a good...

;) Not intending to cause any conflict but just wanted to ask why some members on this site tend to list the number of cautions and sending offs they have issued, so far this season, on their profiles. Are you boasting about how good you are at giving them out? One member is boasting 55 Yellow...

Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best solutions. Clubs should be taking the brunt of the responsibility for the actions of both players and especially PARENTS. I underline parents because they, believe it or not are the worst offenders. A simple solution would be for all clubs to start the...

Personally I tend to give instructions to both managers/coaches when I introduce myself. That puts the onus on them and makes life a bit easier for me when I caution a player. I also give a brief "Right lads, all I ask is that you play to the whistle and respect my decisions" while I carry out...

I always make eye contact with the AR then give a "thumbs up" while signalling for the throw.

It's always best to confront a problem head-on instead of letting it stew. It can't hurt to ask what his beef with you is.

I like most tend to get to the venue an hour before kick off. I walk the pitch and go through possible scenarios in my head before I start my warm-up. I then chat to a few players from both teams about how their season is going. They tend to offer a lot of useful info about incidents they have...

I have had a few run-ins with gobby parents and thankfully managed the situations. I have a go at the team managers in a loud and authoritative voice to control their parents, making sure the parents hear me as well. I get dirty looks afterwards but dirty looks I can deal with.

Here’s another example of not knowing the “Rules”. :) Blue v Reds. Blues attacking, CM passes to CF (who is onside). Red’s CAR raises his flag for offside but immediately lowers it after realising his mistake. No whistle from me. The CF miss-kicks and the ball ends up with the GK. Meanwhile...

@xPositor im the same as you. Started off as a parent on the sidelines watching in frustration while my sons u7 team lost week in week out. Took over after my Level 1 and the team never looked back. Took the team to U12's then became GK coach for the club. Decided after that to take up ref'ing...

Then it's time we all step into the 21st century which is the point I'm trying to make. Technology is the way forward.

@Brian Hamilton, it seems a likely solution to the problem we all seem to be having. It would be a shame to see Eastbourne's RA, which is the oldest in the country fall to the wayside.

@Mike yes we do but we also have a lot of older ref's who don't do FB but do use the web.

@Kes, the point I'm trying to make is to identify issues in a specific league or team as well as in general. Something that refs in the Eastbourne RA can relate to (for example). Something that works for one person may not work for someone else but if we are able to share best practice with...

Maybe some sort of tag that you choose when you add a post.

This is my first post and I apologise if this idea has been brought up in the past. I am a member of the Eastbourne RA and we have our meetings on the first Monday of every month. However lately, attendance has dropped significantly. It's understandable as people have other things to do. I...