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There is an initial prevention of allowing the goalkeeper to release inside the penalty area. After that the striker is outside the penalty area. Consider what happens if the goalkeeper then drops the ball to kick it from the ground. The striker is well within their rights to challenge for the...

Where does it say dissent can only be committed against a match Official?

In a recent game involving a police side, an opposition player shouted "f*@k off you f*@cking pig" and the whole ground heard it. Red card issued at which point the player from police said "thanks although factually correct"

I agree however, FA communication into this year's competition did not reference Sin bins at all. Easy mistake to make as both teams and officials operate at level where they are in place. I had the same discussion with my Assistants regarding this. As there was no information we decided that...

Law 12 If, before entering the field of play at the start of the match, a player or team official commits a sending-off offence, the referee has the authority to prevent the player or team official taking part in the match (see Law 3.6); the referee will report any other misconduct.

Didn't notice if you said it but consider this. If you are giving a foul throw, particularly with younger age groups, make sure you take 10 seconds to explain the exact reason for doing so. Although you are not there to coach the players it may prevent it reoccurring and makes you more...

If the manner it was said made you feel uncomfortable, YC for aggressive attitude and move on. No sin bin required.

Why not just do rock paper scissor???

Are they still available?

For me there are 2 thoughts. Firstly, what do the players expect. I. This case the defending team are expecting it on the whistle and by asking you, the attacking team are also expecting it on the whistle. Secondly, what are the repurcussions of your action. What if the ball had been smashed I...