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Hi all, Long time since I last posted. I’ve had an observer make a comment that I wanted your thoughts on because I don’t agree, but wanted some opinions before I phone up county and throw my toys out the pram and appeal the observation etc. So - 4W to 3W observation. CARs but one of them is...

Just returned from literally the hardest game I've ever refereed - green v blue 2-2 AET, 2-4 on penalties with 11 cautions and 2 dismissals (7 and 1 to home team 4 and 1 to away team). HT had 5 cautions, 3 for FT, 1 for C3 and 1 for HB (tried scoring with his hand) 6th caution added in second...

Hello refchat - been inactive for a while (again) but have returned... First middle of the season today - long overdue! 72nd minute of the game - 2-0 to the home team. Away team skipper had been cautioned two minutes previously for a reckless challenge. Nobody but him complained (naturally)...

Feel like I've accepted too many appointments here... Tomorrow night on the line Wednesday night got a cup game middle Thursday night got an Isthmian development game Saturday and Sunday park football Next tuesday cup final middle Next wednesday potentially spicy game in the middle Next...

Two minutes to go in OA game, losing team midfielder who had just been cautioned for C3 said 'oi lads the refs cheating us out of this' in a loud and public manner. I dismissed him for S6. My question is - should it have been a second caution or was I right in dismissing - he technically...

Hi all Got my first vets game next week (it's been a long time coming...) and have heard a couple of stories. What should I expect? Cheers!!

Those who can't remember I exist, I don't blame you. Been lurking for too long and it's time to start posting again! Already had a dreadful start to the season by getting injured in both opportunities for the 5-4 fitness test - counting down the days until I can go back on the promotion scheme...

Had a semi final today, AET finished 3-2 to the home team with 4 cautions, 2 for FT and 2 for dissent. Tough game but nothing that a ref can't handle. The aftermath was something slightly different though.. Blew the final whistle and wasn't expecting a fanfare from the away team, the winner...

Your application of law was good throughout this game and you knew how to correctly stop, restart play as and when you needed to. You dealt with dissent correctly cautioning 5 players throughout the distance of this game which were all warranted especially in the 45th minute when red 14 who had...

Hi all, going to put a couple of posts up regarding assessments. This assessment was in May, and the second one was at the start of this month. In my opinion, I've improved during that time, which I hope the assessments will show.. You managed the game well and showed good understanding of...

Hi all, First game back after summer which resulted in a shock victory in the leagues equivalent of the fa cup. Quick question here: A player takes exception to a 'challenge' made (no problems with the challenge - just where they ran into each other) which resulted in a goal for the...

There's no sarcasm intended in that title at all. Oh, and now I've hit you with a double whack of sarcasm, lucky you! Started the season off with a 5 a side tournament with a sin bin for 3 minutes if given a yellow. First three games, there were no issues at all. Had a laugh with the players...

Does anyone here have experience of being a division officer? I've just been appointed division officer for a new U21 league and was wondering if anyone knew how much work it takes?

How many of you have experienced a 0-0 draw at sunday league level? I had my first one today - couldn't quite believe it!!

After a few days to reflect and recover, I feel I'm finally ready to post about my U18 game from Sunday which resulted in one caution, two dismissals and nine misconduct reports. Yellow and Black were the home team and Claret and Blue were the away team. Final score: A-A. The home team went...

Just as I thought it couldn't get any better with 2 cup finals in a season, I've been given my third on the line for my OA sunday league. THREE CUP FINALS. I've had an alright first full season but this is unbelievable! @Southend-ref also got one on the same league - well done mate :D

Dear oh dear. According to sky sports news, East has done a Marriner! Sent off Brown instead of O'Shea. This isn't good for the campaign against referees!!

Looks like I'm having a great first full season! I've just been given my second cup final on the line. First one was the county cup final and this one is a league cup final on the mid essex league - love it!!

Its my 1 year refchat anniversary! I'd like to thank my mum and dad and dog and cat and hamster and guinea pig and.. Oh sorry wrong speech. In all seriousness, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank @Ross for creating this forum as well as all the members for making this first year of...