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Under the new law the offside flag is often delayed. From where should play be restarted? Is it A - the initial offside position (where the player begins the run)? B - the position of the player when the linesman raises the flag (few yards after the run) C - the position of the player when the...

What does the law say about a player who commits a reckless challenge which is also a promising attack? Does this result in two cautionable offences and off or just the one? I've seen this so many times on tv and only a caution is given, but what should be the correct action by law?

If the team mate of the penalty taker encroaches when a penalty is being taken. Is there a caution or is it just a free kick?

Surprised no ones talking about this. However, I think it’s worth reviewing. According to the one referees explanation - “Eric Garcia played the ball and that kills the offside” However, Mbappe interferes with play and is offside. That's true even with a touch from the Spaniard Eric Garicia...

Hi guys. I understand that players boots are checked to see if there is nothing sharp/ dangerous. However, what kind of boots fall into this category? At the end of the day they’ll be wearing football boots. I mean which any type of football boots are not allowed on grass? Is there anything in...

An attacker in an offside position makes a run for the ball. The flag is eventually raised. From where must the indirect free kick be taken? Is it where he first touches the ball? Also where should the IDFK be taken if the attacker does not touch the ball (but still was penalised for offside...

If a player shouts out and swears at a club linesman of the opposing team - calling him a fat c*** etc because he has lifted his flag for offside. What action can you take apart from having a chat with the player and asking him to watch his language. Can the referee book him or send him off? I...

I understand that Level 6 refs are county referees and level 5 refs are senior county referees. So what leagues are considered as county Leagues and what leagues are considered as senior County Leagues? For example, in the West Midlands which leagues would fall into these categories?

Scenario : A player scores a goal a yard away from the goal from an awkward bounce using his belly. Some opposition players shout hand ball (which they always do whether it is a hand ball or not). The referee does not see the hand ball and thinks its come off the abdomen/belly as the hands were...

We had a bit of a chuckle in one of the games where there player took a throw in about 3 yards inside the field of play. He genuinely lost his bearings and was embarrassed as he tried to blame another line on the field which only he could see 🤣 The actual throw was fine. How should play be...

Whilst the ball is in play. Off the ball a Player from Team A shouts out "F**** O** you F**** Idiot" to a player from Team B. What, if any is the action that needs to be taken? Do you stop play immediately? Also is it a booking or do you just have a word?

Team A has possession of the ball in the middle of the pitch. A player from Team A kicks out at a player from Team B slightly catching his leg. Team B player does NOT react to this and just plays on (which is unusual i know). The off the ball incident actually has no impact on the play and...

Clarification needed. If a player is fouled but stays on his feet as he is trying to continue a promising attack and the referee plays advantage, Why is there no yellow card for the offending player after the ball goes out of play? The point I’m trying to make is that the advantage may still...

Just needed clarification on this. Does the ball need to be out of play when giving a player a 10 min Sin Bin? Or can you simply just stop play to give a Sin Bin? Thanks

If a correct throw-in is taken and it enters the field of play and then goes off the pitch without anyone touching it. What is the restart? Same team re-take or throw-in to the opposing team? I'm asking as it does not specify this in law 15 - the throw-in. Thanks

If 2 players of different teams swear at each other off the ball whilst the ball is in play, according to law what should the referee do?

When trying to upload the cautions on the Whole game system to make sure we are selecting the correct code. What is the difference between FT (Foul Tackle) and RP (Reckless Play)? Any examples of these?

Hey guys. I was just interested in knowing approximately how many competitive games you guys have reffed since you began refereeing and at all levels, regardless of what level you are at now. I'm sure everyone else would be interested too :)

According to law can you allow substitutions for both teams at the same time or must one wait for the other team to complete their substitution before making their own?

According to the new offside law, we don't blow the whistle for offside until the ball is touched by the attacking player. However, most teams and managers in grassroots football don't seem to have grasped this concept as they want you to blow immediately. I.e scenario - An attacker (who is...