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I've just done an OA game. Lowest level of football where I now live. Someone in their early 60s would be perfect for this level.

Keep going as long as you can. Age group games will be easier physically, but you said you're a pretty fit man and it sounds like you're in your early 60s so I'd personally keep going & retain your fitness. If it's grassroots you're refereeing then some of the players aren't exactly Usain Bolt...

Forgive me for being blunt, but you are going to get dissent (sometimes a ridiculous amount), you are going to get challenging situations through no fault of your own and you are going to get loads of things wrong. You will overthink these both before and after games in your first season or two...

Well the ref has had plenty of opportunity to get a good score!

I used to officiated on the Western League so keep my eye on the results. Sounds like an entertaining afternoon if nothing else

Was this the Millbrook v Brixham game?

It would but the reality is that there's not enough referees in most counties to cover all the games never mind use some for mentoring purposes. I highly recommend speaking to your RDO & asking to work as an AR asap. You will be working with and learning off a referee in the middle who will...

It's not too old but equally the chances of becoming a full time official are quite small. Speak to your RDO & put yourself forward for promotion as soon as they allow and go from there. Level 7-5 refereeing is amateur. Level 4 is where it becomes a bit more serious and you are in effect doing...

Have a quiet word in passing, telling them to stop it now before any further action is required. If it happens again blow your whistle when the ball is out of play and call the player over (make him walk to you). Explain clearly that the next time there's dissent you will sin bin them (everyone...

Let's not compare 13-0 in the local kids league with a technology failure in the PL. Good luck as you progress Gabriel. You're enthusiasm is a credit to you.

As you progress to adult football and climb that ladder, you will find agitations on these situations during most games. That's where you need to be proactive. Tell the keeper to get it going, tell the captain that his keeper is close to being penalised. At goal kicks stay close to the penalty...

It's not just about climbing a ladder, it's evidencing your ability to manage situations and people. At 13-0, a DOGSO offence is not a KMI. Ultimately the negatives far outweigh the positives. Spirit of the game on this one.

When was the last time you saw the goalkeeper penalised for this offence in professional or non league football? I genuinely can't remember. I refereed my 400th game this week & I've never penalised a goalkeeper for this. But I'm proactive in managing the situation. Yes we are slaves to the law...

Then I would advise that you work on managing these situations using your voice and your personality. Be proactive. If you start penalising these offences so officiously at step 7 and above then you will have difficulties and it will be a barrier in your progression.

Are you wanting to progress up the promotion ladder Gabriel?

You spoil all my fun James 🤣

Sounds like you invoke the spirit of the game there (and you're right to do so).

Of course. But are you telling me that you apply law strictly to every situation?

I stand corrected. Not that it matters.

Do you apply law to every situation?