Recent content by CaptainsPlease

I don't think it's a strict requirement for lines to be Step 5-6 but definitely affects priority when considering applications.

Immediately means without delay, so if following the contact the attacker next tries to score and succeeds then it should be pulled back. Two touches sounds like an attacker trying to shoot immediately rather than waiting/looking for other options.

I think most get it done at a pharmacy, from looking at past threads. The 'on the day' document says 'A Pharmacist is able to take your blood pressure reading, but the form MUST still be authenticated as above.'

I'm not sure what's happening exactly because previously I was advised the selection events would only be for referees who have at least 1 year's experience on the WNL. Something like: Fitness assessment failed = 3WAR (WNL assistant only) Fitness assessment passed = 3W, and invited to...

I don't think so. I have seen on Facebook that Manchester FA has already announced their 4W-3W promotions, so it must be approved at county level.

Webb has made clear that VAR should have intervened on that. As for why not, fouls are a subjective decision so there is always a chance for error even on a video check.

The clip of this has 2.7M views on X from the match broadcaster TNT. For comparison, the touchline arguments between Klopp and Salah has 1.5M views on the same account. It has been a focal point on all coverage I have seen for this match. Not that it's a great metric because if Taylor had...

Clip is at 1:37 The clearest camera angle is not in the video but put a couple of stills above from BBC coverage. I think UK viewers can see it here from 0:28. Pundits on Sportscene did not like this SFP one bit and said it was a C&O error due to winning the ball. I think it's a great...

Too far from goal to expect red.

Taylor made a serious error in not ensuring Areola was aware of the advantage that had been given, but then made an even worse one by deliberately preventing what would have almost certainly been a goal and a legitimate one. That is not something we can do as referees. 'Play to the whistle' is...

I don't understand why the Birmingham FA brought a charge of threatening behaviour against a match official, and not simply a charge of misconduct for improper behaviour / bringing the game into disrepute contrary to rule E3.1.

I could not care less. As match officials we all put our duty first. That should not be questioned and no club should assume any legitimacy to challenge appointments.

Luton were not involved, they were playing Everton!

They've brought the sport into disrepute with that tweet. The Premier League and the FA need to issue an immediate condemnation.

Not sure this would achieve the desired effect as players would simply act injured for longer, make sure they had treatment, whatever needed to make it appear genuine.