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Would like to see the build up if possible… might try and find a longer clip somewhere, but first impressions are at least a yellow, probably a red. Is it true that not even a foul was given? 😮

Hope all went well yesterday?

Good advice and get the two offending players well apart when dishing out the red cards first. Was once told to dismiss the ‘away’ player first if possible, but obviously you have to judge each case on the situation involved and whether in a closed stadium or on the local park (sounds like a...

Totally agree - some of these so-called 'experts' on TV have no more idea of the LOTG than the average 2 year old! Should be a pre-requisite that anyone offering opinions on TV have passed the course and refereed a game themselves! I know, fat chance! 🙄

Been saying 1 & 2 for years, but really like suggestions 3 & 4!! 👍 It's the example that players see on TV that determines a lot of the behaviour at grass roots level (even if the skill levels don't exactly match)

I doubt if we'll ever get an honest answer, but this is almost certainly a case of 'pressure to play' after the cost of TV cameras, travel, accommodation etc. have been taken into account. Whether it's just a case of the referee trying his best to please everyone, or feeling that his chance to...

I'd be interested to hear if Lancs CFA have a particular problem with assaults or if this really is an isolated incident? The news article suggests the player either acted 'out of character' or they were a recent signing and any previous history of violence was unknown to the club. As for body...

I would add a note to say that on reflection, you didn't feel it was a caution because... reasons quoted above. Then go on to mention the request not to submit the report. All bases covered and might discourage future similar requests! 😉

I remember endless debates about ‘technology assistance‘ at referee meetings back in the 90s and almost always the consensus was that it could never be made to work in such a fast paced game as football. However, the debates usually agreed with goal-line decisions being handed over to cameras or...

You know that thing where drivers who commit offences get to attend a National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme like the National Speed Awareness Course etc.? Well, here's an idea... how about players who get sent off have the option of an ADHD/ADD (or other ASD) assessment and appropriate...

I’m guessing most referees/assistants have had that dream (nightmare) where they are travelling to and realise they’re going to be late for a game at least once during their career? Please tell me I’m not the only one who’s had it? 😱

Watched it from a couple of different angles and although defender is waving his arm about in an unnatural manner, I can’t see much contact with the ball to be fair. Defender is also turning/turned away from referee slightly, so not a perfect view either. Harsh penalty in my opinion (and that...

Well, THIS sounds like a very worthwhile watch on MOTD2 tonight!! Probably enough material for a whole season's training in one game 😉 Particularly want to see the melee at around 80' 🤔

Fair point about lack of VAR in Championship games... just those damn TV cameras! 😂 Would hate to endure trial by slow-mo replay 😟 Here's hoping you have more enjoyable games to watch for the rest of the season 🤞 At least Mr Dean had a relatively quiet evening at the London Stadium last night 👍...

I’m even more confused now 🤔 why would you shudder at any individual referee appointments unless it affects you (or your club) directly? I suppose it’s all subjective opinion anyway, but don’t let it ruin your day pal, there’s a lot more to shudder about these days, that’s for sure... Keith...

Need to give examples if you’re going to make generalised statements like that old son... 🙄🤫😂

Personally, I think Mr Ward should be promoted to the highest possible level, purely based on the fact that he managed to upset that gobsh*te Colin W*nk*r! (lovable old rogue that he is) 😂 Not sure what you’re basing your assessment of Gavin on, but I thought he put in an excellent performance...

Agreed - I have been known to tell (both teams I might add) before KO that if you want to take a quick free kick just go ahead and do so, don't wait for me - I can always stop play and bring it back if I'm not happy with anything. I don't remember FKs needing a whistle to go ahead, but I might...

Hard to disagree with any of this tbh...

Won't he be too old by then? 😂