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If your a sucker like me for Fantasy Football, then RefChat are running a league this season. Its quite simple register a team on http://fantasy.premierleague.com/ then once you've setup a team you will need to enter the code that is on the RefChat forum. I could tell you the code, but then if I did that you'd be missing out on visiting a great site. If you think youll do rubbish, dont worry I allways finish last.

On Saturday I gave my quickest ever free kick, just seconds after kick off! That included stopping the watch to have a crafty look as well! I had a bad feeling that after giving a couple more free kicks in the early stages that it was going to be one of those games. However after a few minutes the game settled down. The game flowed on the whole quite well and I was happy with my positioning, as i seemed to be in the right place most of the time. I only had the one caution to issue during the game, which was possibly a bit harsh in ht context of the full 90 minutes. However at that moment with the home side pulling back to 1-1 I felt it was required for match control. It was for a simple trip however I felt that while I could have...

Just spotted this on refereeforum.net, what a great example of a lack of basic knowledge with some pundits. If anyone knows who the pundit is, would be interesting to know how it was recived. The clip is from the 2010 world cup and the opening game between South Africa and Mexico. Related Articles BBC pundits on Euro 2012 (bbc.co.uk) Filed under: Uncategorized Tagged: 2010 FIFA World Cup, Competitions, Mexico, pundit, soccer, South Africa, Sports, World Cup Continue reading...

FIFA have released the Agenda for 126th International Board meeting to take place in March. There are a few interesting points on the agenda, however Im not sure how many of these will be approved. One of the main things is a fourth sub maybe used duirng extra time. An interesting idea, however can we make sure its not a defender! Also if a player uses tape on his socks, it has to be the same colour as the sock! One addition, which I think is a good idea is if a goal is scored direct from a drop ball there is now provision for this. If a dropped ball is kicked directly into the opponents’ goal, a goal kick is awarded If a dropped ball is kicked directly into the teams’ own goal, a corner kick is awarded to the opposing team...

The appointments for the opening weekends fixtures have been confiemd by the Premier League. Saturday 18th August Arsenal v Sunderland Referee: C Foy Assistants: S Beck, S Child Fourth Official: T Kettle Fulham v Norwich City Referee: M Oliver Assistants: C Breakspear, M Scholes Fourth Official: R East Queens Park Rangers v Swansea City Referee: L Probert Assistants: D Bryan, R Ganfield Fourth Official: G Scott Reading v Stoke City Referee: K Friend Assistants: J Flynn, D C Richards Fourth Official: R Lewis West Bromwich Albion v Liverpool Referee: P Dowd Assistants: S Ledger, H Lennard Fourth Official: N Swarbrick West Ham United v Aston Villa Referee: M Dean Assistants: J Collin, S Long Fourth Official: C Berry Newcastle...

I have set up a fantasy league on the PremierLeague.com if you want to join and to be honest do better than me. Then please do and join using code 475533-128354 Filed under: Uncategorized Continue reading...

Saturday 6th October Manchester City v Sunderland (12.45pm) Referee: L Probert Assistants: R Ganfield, D Bryan Fourth Official: M Atkinson Chelsea v Norwich City (3pm) Referee: A Taylor Assistants: A Halliday, S Beck Fourth Official: M Halsey Swansea City v Reading (3pm) Referee: M Dean Assistants: J Collin, J Brooks Fourth Official: S Hooper West Bromwich Albion v Queens Park Rangers (3pm) Referee: M Jones Assistants: S Burt, D England Fourth Official: R Madley Wigan Athletic v Everton (3pm) Referee: K Friend Assistants: J Flynn, M Scholes Fourth Official: L Mason West Ham United v Arsenal (5.30pm) Referee: P Dowd Assistants: S Ledger, M McDonough Fourth Official: A Marriner Sunday 7th October Southampton v Fulham (1.30pm) Referee...

Saturday 15th September Norwich City v West Ham United Referee: C Foy Assistants: R Ganfield, H Lennard Fourth Official: J Moss Arsenal v Southampton Referee: K Friend Assistants: C Breakspear, J Flynn Fourth Official: A Taylor Aston Villa v Swansea City Referee: L Mason Assistants: D Bryan, A Holmes Fourth Official: C Pawson Fulham v West Bromwich Albion Referee: R East Assistants: S Long, A Garratt Fourth Official: H Webb Manchester United v Wigan Athletic Referee: M Oliver Assistants: S Ledger, M Scholes Fourth Official: P Dowd Queens Park Rangers v Chelsea Referee: A Marriner Assistants: M Mullarkey, M McDonough Fourth Official: N Swarbrick Stoke City v Manchester City Referee: M Clattenburg Assistants: S Beck, S Child Fourth...

Saturday 1st September West Ham United v Fulham Referee: A Taylor Assistants: S Long, M McDonough Fourth Official: L Mason Swansea City v Sunderland Referee: R East Assistants: P Kirkup, A Garratt Fourth Official: A Marriner Tottenham Hotspur v Norwich City Referee: M Halsey Assistants: S Ledger, R Ganfield Fourth Official: T Kettle West Bromwich Albion v Everton Referee: J Moss Assistants: S Child, D England Fourth Official: P Dowd Wigan Athletic v Stoke City Referee: M Atkinson Assistants: S Burt, R West Fourth Official: I Williamson Manchester City v Queens Park Rangers Referee: C Foy Assistants: D C Richards, H Lennard Fourth Official: M Oliver Sunday 2nd September Liverpool v Arsenal Referee: H Webb Assistants: M Mullarkey, D...

This Sunday is the last day of the premier league season and we have that rare treat of all games being played on the same day. Everything is pretty much wrapped up, however there is the chance that if Arsenal and Chelsea finish level on points and goal differnece nad goals scored, we will have a play off for 3rd place. Is that the most stupid play off ever, I do hope that it doesnt happen as I am sure someone will have the idea that we should have play offs to decide who wins the league as they do in Rugby Union. I know they had them in Holland but they have less European places so it does make more sense. I would rather head to head records come into play which would then see Chelsea finish 3rd. Anyway the appointments Chelsea v...

Saturday 25th AugustSwansea City v West Ham United Referee: M Atkinson Assistants: S Burt, D Cann Fourth Official: L Probert Aston Villa v Everton Referee: M Oliver Assistants: R West, M Scholes Fourth Official: P Tierney Manchester United v Fulham Referee: K Friend Assistants: M Mullarkey, J Flynn Fourth Official: P Gibbs Norwich City v Queens Park Rangers Referee: M Clattenburg Assistants: S Beck, S Child Fourth Official: D Webb Southampton v Wigan Referee: A Taylor Assistants: A Garratt, M McDonough Fourth Official: D Mohareb Sunderland v Reading Referee: N Swarbrick Assistants: D Bryan, A Holmes Fourth Official: M Halsey Tottenham Hotspur v West Bromwich Albion Referee: M Dean Assistants: J Collin, J Brooks Fourth Official: F Graham...

Spotted this on Dutch Referee’s blog this morning, I used to love Playmobil as a kid! I considered getting these to go in the Tutor kit box, but to be honest they look like they are wearing high viz vests. Related Articles Playmobil Toys Summer & Holiday 2012 Preview (mommyfactor.net) Filed under: Uncategorized Tagged: Lego, Misc, Officiating, Playmobil, Shopping, Sports, Toy Continue reading...

Sad news coming out of Italy where Livorno midfielder Piermario Morosini has died after suffering cardiac arrest during a Serie B game. All Italian league games have been called off as a result. It’s unfortunately not the first time this has happened however in Italy tests on players are more stringent than in other country’s. After all it was following kanu transferring from Ajax to Inter that a heart defect was found. Link to story Filed under: Uncategorized Continue reading...

During last nights non league show there was a discussion about an incident that took place this weekend. The incident being discussed was that of a player leaving the pitch to use the toilet and re entering the field of play. the referee then cautioned him. The ref should count himself lucky at least he went to the loo. Last April I refereed a game in a step 6 league. During a lengthy stoppage two players behind my back relived themselves. I didn't see this but mr assesor did. He observed one leave the pitch, urinate the re enter. The other apparently didn't leave the pitch and urinated on the pitch. Mr assesor put a call in to the FA during the game and thru advised they would expect the following Player leaving the pitch and...

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The FA have confirmed that Phil Dowd will referee this years FA Cup final betwen Liverpool & Chelsea. He will be assisted by Stuart Burt (Northamptonshire FA) and Andrew Garratt (Staffordshire FA) along with Fourth Official Michael Jones (Cheshire FA) and reserve assistant referee Simon Long (Cornwall FA). Congratulations to all. Watch out on the day as rumour is Umbro will be releasing the new Referees kit for next season. Related articles Live Sport Reports: FA confirm Cup final kick-off time (walesonline.co.uk) National Sport: FA confirm Cup final kick-off time (coventrytelegraph.net) Liverpool vs Chelsea: FA Cup Final the Perfect Tonic to Below-Par League Form (epltalk.com) FA ditch traditional 3pm Cup final kick-off...

Premier League referee Peter Walton will be moving to the US next month to take up a position working with the MLS. The MLS Officials do get a lot of grief (sometimes valid) however there has been a drive in the US to try and rule out some of the rough play during games. I have though had the impression that the MLS are quite good at being public about their efforts to work with the officials. For a few years there used to be a weekly podcast where they would talk about key incidents during the week and were not afraid to be critical of officials. Continue reading...

Premier League referee Peter Walton will be moving to the US next month to take up a position working with the MLS. The MLS Officials do get a lot of grief (sometimes valid) however there has been a drive in the US to try and rule out some of the rough play during games. I have though had the impression that the MLS are quite good at being public about their efforts to work with the officials. For a few years there used to be a weekly podcast where they would talk about key incidents during the week and were not afraid to be critical of officials. Filed under: Uncategorized Continue reading...

Real Madrid player Pepe has a bit of history with kicking out at players (check the 2nd of the clips). However hes taking things to a bit of different level this weekend when reacting to this foul. This was an incident with Pepe a few years ago which he received a 10 match ban! Related articles DTotD: Pepe kicks teammate thinking he’s someone else (sports.yahoo.com) Mourinho and Pepe banned (independent.co.uk) Filed under: Football Tagged: Pepe, Real Madrid C.F., soccer Continue reading...

Check the following penalty from the UAE vs Lebanon. What would you do? For me this is similar to checking your run and so a retake is appropriate? Goal or Not Continue reading...