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Can't argue against a red straight away as it's foul language directed at you. I'd have already been thinking that maybe I'd leniently go for the sin bin whilst calling the captain over. But then as she swore again in your direction my thoughts on leniency would have dissipated.

If it helps, I got one from Tesco logo-free. Didn't buy it for that reason, actually found it was more comfortable than most for me. Though I'd agree a small logo would be OK anyway

Yes. I'm in two minds really. Was easier to just show a yellow (and they'd be fined for it), rather than the messy business of managing the 10 minutes and the tiresome number of times you are asked "How much longer has he got ref?" Then again if we can clamp down on the constant questioning of...

Thanks for this James. Can imagine it's easier if it's not windy! Part of my reason for asking is that I've recently applied to my bald scalp a medicating cream (Efudix) for 4 weeks on the suggestion of my GP to identify and destroy any sun damaged skin (that I wasn't aware of) which will...

We've been discussing at our referee meetings this locally and decided: It may also help to show a red card in this instance so it is clear to everyone. Also, they are deemed to already be in the sin bin from the point they are issued the first sin bin yellow, so any further dissent (or other...

Need to add the point that, if the second offence is while already in the sin bin, they cannot be replaced - so the team is one player down for the rest of the game

Anyone got any thoughts on wearing a cap while refereeing? Never done it before, except for a 5-a-side tournament, but wondering about protecting my scalp against particularly bright sunshine in this way rather than relying on my factor 50. Might prove to be a bit awkward though, or just be...

Yeah, I think my only apparent mistake was regarding how a second phase is defined. I would always ignore a defender's slight deflection if a player is offside at the point that a pass was made by a team mate. But yes, even if the deflection changes the direction completely it has to be...

Oh ok, thanks. "Deflection" of the cross being the important point, as opposed to the defender actually being in control of the ball when playing it

Thanks for the answer, but which bit is incorrect? Are you also saying you can't stand in an offside position while the ball is played to a team mate who then crosses to you when you are now in an onside position?

Sorry, why are we now discussing who touched the ball and how? Lucy (who it came down to) had walked back to an onside position at that point. Now second phase. I thought the first few posts here were correct. Not interfering when the cross came in, so not offside. Unless the rule has changed again?

Indeed. I reckon at the start of each season the leagues should remind the clubs of Roy Keane's quote: "The more you give the referees hassle the more likely it is that any 50/50 decisions will go against you. I found that out far too late in my career"

True, I can't deny that a non-appeal does sometimes makes me doubt myself and change my mind. But that does penalise a respectful team (a rarity, I know), and if the captain politely and quietly asks me a few seconds later "Did you not think that was a penalty?" then I'm annoyed with myself...

I may be on my own here, but personally I want players to stop giving me their opinions on what I should or shouldn't be giving, and so I'm happy to blow for a foul that nobody has asked for. It happens vice versa all the time. Otherwise you only get accused of reacting to the shouts.

Excellent description of the sort of thoughts that go through our minds when making these sort of decisions. It's never as black and white as many (non-referees) like to claim, and the approach that works in one game is not as successful in another. Can't say you did anything wrong here, you're...

If I was convinced it was a foul (rather than just "contact"), then both. Ideally I'd have the whistle to my mouth but be waiting a couple of seconds in case the player scored anyway. Then if he didn't I'd then give the penalty. Hopefully my reasoning would be clear to all. It's worked for me in...