I'm not on the promotion trail this season but should be next. However, I was out this weekend assisting a referee who was and the game we were doing was to be observed. On the way he gets a call from the home team manager returning his missed call.
He advised that he was just calling to advise that this game was being observed as part of his promotion and therefore to speed things up and make life easier when he arrives at the ground could he ensure that all his players had the appropriate colour tape, under armour on and that all jewellery was removed. Also, to remind all his players that because it was being observed any inappropriate language or other comments would be punished with cards, irrespective of what they were used to with other referees. He finished off by advising that he had already informed the away team manager and they were on board with it.
My question, is this allowed? Are you allowed to contact teams to advise them beforehand you are being assessed and essentially warn them and at the same time advise them so you hopefully get an easier ride?
He advised that he was just calling to advise that this game was being observed as part of his promotion and therefore to speed things up and make life easier when he arrives at the ground could he ensure that all his players had the appropriate colour tape, under armour on and that all jewellery was removed. Also, to remind all his players that because it was being observed any inappropriate language or other comments would be punished with cards, irrespective of what they were used to with other referees. He finished off by advising that he had already informed the away team manager and they were on board with it.
My question, is this allowed? Are you allowed to contact teams to advise them beforehand you are being assessed and essentially warn them and at the same time advise them so you hopefully get an easier ride?