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Evening all. I have recently been made the Chair of my local RA (Yeovil & District) and really want to make a positive impact on our association and help it grow/flourish. To that end, please could I ask for any comments (good or bad) about what you like about your local RA, what they do...

Title gives it away, but wanted it to be an easy title to search for in the future for people (as I just have). Scenario: In a youth U15's game, a player commits a reckless tackle and is being issued with a caution. When asked his name, he say's 'can't remember', and again when asked. What...

From the FA: REFEREEING UPDATE The Refereeing structure is separate to the National League System (men’s and women’s) and it remains the intention for promotions and reclassifications to be implemented across the Refereeing pyramids. As I am sure you will all know, the footballing environment...

Just seen from A&H that Nike aren’t releasing a new kit for the new season. Might be a good time to renew your tired kit now while prices are a bit cheaper!

Just after your thoughts on the following.. I've had a few instances of an attacker being within a metre of the defensive wall (of three or more defenders) this season. What I'd like to discuss is how do you deal with it? Do you.. A) Wait for the kick to be taken and blow for an IDFK - it's...

Hi all, thought would be a grand idea to start a UK kit and supplies thread that you can add to if you spot a bargain on ref kit. I'll start with the following: Black Nike roller bag £35 at Pro Direct Soccer LINK (£49.99 at A&H, £45 at ASOS) SPINTSO Pro watch £77.80 at Amazon LINK (£82.50 at...

Hi all, I have the Nike kit, always have, but the shorts are hideously long for such an outrageously short ref! Does anyone use any other brands or styles that still have at least the two side pockets and look the part but are a bit shorter?

Hi all, just looking for a discussion on a match incident from the weekend. Lofted through ball, going to the left winger near the corner/wing (so definitely not DOGSO) and the CB deliberately tried to stop the ball with his hand. The ball hit his arm but carried on to the winger, so I played...

Had a chat with a couple of referees a few months ago about youth fixture fees. They both said they either don't charge mileage, or very little if it's quite a distance. I think it's a nice touch, but I'd never done that and feel bad (ish) charging mileage too. For context, U15/16 is £18 plus...

Hi all, I have the Nike XL hardcase kit bag and it's brilliant, but I need a rucksack style bag I can carry on my back for motorbike journeys to games. Does anyone have any recommendations? Ideally I'd like a separate hard boot bit, but it's not compulsory. Thanks in advance!

Firstly apologies if this has been covered elsewhere, I seen some anecdotes mixed in to other threads but no specific thread. So the other weekend I had this... Me: What's your Captain's name? Manager: Oh, it's Ossian (pronounced 'Ocean') Me: Ok... what number is he? Manager: .... Ossian's...

Scenario: OA mens game. A gobby, erratic, wind-up merchant who never fails to get a caution every game as a minimum is marking a player at a throw in, constantly talking and attempting to get in the players head... all of a sudden he kisses the opponent on the mouth! What on earth do you give...