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Sheffields Finest said:
Just say I’ll think about it and send them in anyway! 👍
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Don't say I'll think about it. It encourages them to keep asking it, thinking there is a chance you may not report. I have been asked and my response is a polite, "of course I will. you shouldn't be even asking me that. Every referee must report every card".
 
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one said:
Don't say I'll think about it. It encourages them to keep asking it, thinking there is a chance you may not report. I have been asked and my response is a polite, "of course I will. you shouldn't be even asking me that. Every referee must report every card".
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I’ve found that the thought that you’re at least thinking about it calms them down and can calm down a potential confrontation. Saying abruptly you 100% are doesn’t calm a situation down and may make it worse. Same outcome, more teeth!
 
Sheffields Finest said:
I’ve found that the thought that you’re at least thinking about it calms them down and can calm down a potential confrontation. Saying abruptly you 100% are doesn’t calm a situation down and may make it worse. Same outcome, more teeth!
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All that does is move the problem along to next week's ref where the players will continue to ask the question.
 
Mintyref said:
I used to use that response and I never lied. I always thought about not putting them in, but after reflection I always did........
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Refereeing is a simple art, why would a referee enflame an already terse situation... Great advice
 
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