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Newish ref, had a break, restarted doing the odd line. Today was a Step 7 game which was a bit depressing. Players questioning the refs ability with many of them not up to date with the recent rule changes. Top it off, finishing with tarnishing match officials on social media. Is there, or...

Morning, Newish Ref here. Was spectating at my son's tournament yesterday. It was U16, and some pretty rough tackles, ending in one large lad punching a couple of the opposition players. No one hurt thankfully. He was given a red card, and the game abandoned. My question is do games...

Hi there. Newish Ref. Just seeking clarification over a match incident while as linesman. Attack is building. The 'back four' are holding a line on edge of penalty area. The goalkeeper is virtually on his line, with a lone striker lingering directly in front of him but about 1m away. The...

Reading through LOTG, trying to clarify this. - IF the GK comes out of PA and handles to SPA or DOGSO it looks like there is no sanction? - the only sanction appears to be SPA/DOGSO from a 2nd touch after restart? Am I correct?

Any thoughts/knowledge on this, specifically within safeguarding?

Hi there. My son has just completed his first 5 games as a referee, at u11/12 level. i'm curious at what point does he have options to get experience of running the line. I presume he has to wait till 16, as Neutral AR's tend to be only needed at older age groups. Thanks for any pointers

Morning all. 8th game as ref yesterday. One sin bin in last quarter, and one penalty awarded. My question is one team appealed for everything right from the start. One example being foul throws; yet despite playing close attention to the thrower concerned, I couldn't see any infringement...

New ref, just trying to clarify my understanding of the LOTG. A forward can't challenge a 'bounce' that GK's sometimes do while running with ball during their 6 seconds prior to release? What about a GK that 'pats' down an incoming shot and then collects the ball as it bounces back?

Newish ref here. Can anyone help me. I've been reading this section of the LOTG, and it seems particularly poorly worded. I've been trying to simplify it in my own mind, so it's easier to remember. Perhaps someone has come across a neat little summary of this section? yours hopefully :)

Newish ref here. Just trying to brush up my understanding. Where in LOTG does it mention holding as an offence. I was expecting to see it in Law 12 - Fouls & Misconduct.... I'm guessing it's covered under pushing Thanks for any help

New Ref here, 50+ Just completed 6 games so far. Assessed today, that was useful, and learned a few things to concentrate on improving. I started reffing to learn the laws, to help my sons who play decent youth football, plus I hope they will spend a season being a ref for 'life lessons'. I...

New ref here. Bought this and it doesn't fit me very well. Never worn, apart from trying on. If anyone wants it please send me a message. I guess £10 (or £15 inc postage) ?? I'm in the Brighton area

Hi Everyone New ref here. I have been asked for a minutes silence today due to bereavement. Don't want to wing it. Sounds silly but how do you do this? after meeting captains and doing the toss,,,or earlier... R

First game as ref today. Not sure if I'm allowed to name the league? Lower level mens football on poorish pitch. I wasn't quite prepared for the high level of moaning and wingeing and eventually backchat. I ended up giving a yellow for dissent, stopping the game to talk to both captains...

Hello. New ref struggling to get kit. Been trying to get Nike Ref Shorts everywhere but everyone is out of stock (L), meanwhile Nike top is on it's way in post. Having been waiting for a week or so but first game is Saturday. Does anyone know if Nike tend to be unavailable for months while...

Hello everyone, newbie here. Just completed ref training and trying to get ready for first proper ref game. Whilst most bits of my body are in very good condition I need reading glasses for close work... The referee record sheets that I see look ridiculously small fonts..... so I'm sitting...