Yesterday refereed my first game at Step7, only the 2nd or 3rd time I've had NAR's. One of which is a much more experienced level 5 and it felt like he wasn't interested in listening to pre match and thought he should be the referee. He didn't even keep the full match record I asked him too. At half time had 3 cautions in the 1st half he said to me "your too quick with cards and whistle" One caution tactical foul, one for a scissor and one for AA after the scissor. I said its the way I referee but I respect that different generations do things differently. This was really in my head for the second half it didn't affect my performance but I was worrying about what he had said. Rest of the game is uneventful except for the 92nd minute dissent yellow card easy. After the game over a pint he say he gives everyone a chance even if its a clear yellow will give them another one!!!! I HAVE FOUND LAST WEEKS REF!!!!
On a serious note what would you do if someone said this to you at half time. I felt it was an attack on me as a referee. How can I deal with it in the future if a higher level ref is appointed to do a line for me?
On a serious note what would you do if someone said this to you at half time. I felt it was an attack on me as a referee. How can I deal with it in the future if a higher level ref is appointed to do a line for me?