Recent content by Churchman

I put one on one side, one on the other.

Blowing the whistle extremely loudly whilst moving towards a flashpoint often calms players down - they're more worried about avoiding the din you're making than whatever silliness they have confected... ;)

It is wrong not to pay tax on taxable income. However, many years back when i was in Exeter the HMRC came calling on one ref. he got another ref(an accountant) to help him sort things out, and the HMRC were left owing him money. They didn't visit Devon again in a hurry. However, the only way to...

Not only is it the correct decision to send her off, you have to send her off. The only way to stamp out abuse, insults and offensive language aimed at officials is to act according to the laws. Let here off that and what do you get called next? And then there's a ruckus, "She called you that...

Even in 1 degree C with a north wind? Brave man.

Common sense must surely rule. We want kids to enjoy the game. Well done.

There are occasions when I can understand players getting frustrated with referees. Last Saturday being a prime example. No names, no pack drill - but.... I went to watch a local parks team I regularly watch, they have four teams and it was their second team playing. I'm not a member, and none...

Yes. I always found that "know the law, apply the law" stood me in good stead in difficult games.