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Weird though. Thought it covered 100 percent of the pitch.

Been off work since late October! That's when I've had access to computer mostly and limited since . Trying to take redundancy but they won't let me go easily so I've literally been stuck at home...

They want it... they don't want it ffs

I've got a fitness test for the fire brigade coming up. It's tougher than the level 4 test so I'm glad of it !

I'm just sitting in a pub watching the atlético game with a mate and half the team I've got on Saturday have walked in... hmm Hopefully all will remain good natured banter ... I can see 3 guys I've cautioned before ... maybe an early night would be better choice

Jim, i had help from my local ref association too when i started. People who some of are still active and some not. Its a great place to share experiences face to face, and a lot of the guys have volunteered to come watch me when they possibly can and just give some pointers post match. Not an...

ive had referees tell me in their pre-match that if i'm calling him over to deal with a player, its minimum yellow, but will leave choice of colour up to me . Alternatively, I have had (in fact the weekend just gone) a referee tell me that call him over and its minimum yellow but leave choice up...

sounds like a classic first game Jim all those issues you describe above are learning points... sounds like a reasonably feisty game for what, i think you said was a top v bottom clash. Someone said before the weekend that you shouldnt assume that these games are going to be easy, as anything...

right, with you now... the various replies to the initial description of the scenario demonstrate how important it is to give details in any reports relating to cautions and send offs. I think my first few attempts were sketchy, but i'm very mindful these days to remember that the person...

agreed, i've made assumptions there with my call for a YC

i cant see the twist in this one? FK and a caution PK if it was in the PA

absolutely. that age group its all hormonal (I know ... 2 sons at that age group last year!) But.. if its not the captain, then involve the captain also... or the manager if you dont feel the captain is up to the job. ''Please tell your player to come back to me or things will get worse...''...

@Padfoot i do understand that i am now a part of a very large Venn diagram, but my part doesnt allow me to make those judgements once ive done what i need to do on the FOP. I dont see any avenue to even contest these decisions made by the FA, and thats not saying i wouldnt want to have a say...

@Padfoot i appreciate you are looking at the bigger picture, but, we have zero control over what the post game punishment will be. I've never had to go to a hearing, however, i have been told that if there is a conflict between an officials report, and that of the player, you as an official...

best of luck, you'll be fine relax and do what you normally do in the middle. Take whatever comments come your way for what they are... nothing negative, but pointers as to how you can improve. Just be sure that you dont NOT do things that you know you are meant to. I.e pitch inspection...

i often get asked after issuing cards, what the ban is going to be.. and my response is always that i have no clue, and that once ive filed the paperwork i have no further input into the process

well, in a roundabout way, yes... there is a list of leagues that they will consider for observation purposes, which in their estimation are challenging enough for that category. Its then up to you to register with these leagues and you will be allocated games on them accordingly. what has now...

7-5 certainly is available in Essex. 6-4 i dont think is.... however whether it is or isnt, i think you will find that its really not recommended. Its not mentioned in my promotion candidate pack, and our RDO stated that games will be allocated to challenge you but not to put you so far out of...

wholegame updated result sheet amended

about 15 years ago i played in a cup final that went the distance , and our player/manager was 5th up to take a pen. the ref 'spotted' the ball for him, and he subsequently missed. He blamed the ref for it that day and still talks about it now. No Paul.. it was a ****e pen... i think its still...