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    DJIC reacted to RefereeX's post in the thread Higher bar for second yellow with Like Like.
    With regards to having a higher bar, I've always been taught that it's the way to go in the sense that there are lots of offences that...
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    DJIC reacted to DavidObs's post in the thread World Cup referee standards with Like Like.
    Overall I agree with your comments, though my thoughts are that elite officials receive decent remuneration, but players are overpaid...
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    DJIC reacted to santa sangria's post in the thread World Cup referee standards with Like Like.
    I don’t agree. I think referees are better trained than ever. But unrealistic expectations have risen exponentially. There are also far...
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    DJIC reacted to Ori's post in the thread World Cup referee standards with Like Like.
    Just to contradict myself a little. I thought ref today at England match was superb. Thought he handled a tough match really well...
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    DJIC reacted to ARF's post in the thread World Cup referee standards with Like Like.
    The overall standard was always likely to be slightly lower than previous tournaments given that there are 52 51 referees for this one...
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    DJIC reacted to wazztie16's post in the thread Sitting out Pre season games with Like Like.
    The easy way to put this into wording with managers and captains is "if it's played like a 'friendly', it's reffed like one, if anyone...
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    DJIC reacted to one's post in the thread Sitting out Pre season games with Like Like.
    You thing you need to get physically fit in pre-season for refereeing which I agree with. If you can find a way to do that without...
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    DJIC reacted to David F's post in the thread VArg Egypt with Like Like.
    He stepped on Martinez’s foot, turned the ball over and they scored from that turnover - C&O is up for debate, but it’s a defensible...
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    DJIC reacted to RustyRef's post in the thread VArg Egypt with Like Like.
    I look at it the other way, the bigger nations and clubs get more big decisions in their favour as they spend way more time on average...
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    DJIC reacted to DavidObs's post in the thread Mex v Eng with Like Like.
    I absolutely agree with that, though a ‘high threshold’ should I would have thought been fairly straightforward to interpret for any...
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    DJIC reacted to DavidObs's post in the thread Mex v Eng with Like Like.
    If the incident was in the PL last season then I would agree with everything you say, but there have been similar incidents in this...
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    DJIC reacted to one's post in the thread Mex v Eng with Like Like.
    Early dissent cards don't always work and lead to you having to ignore more clear yellow card twards the end of the game to make sure...
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    DJIC reacted to DavidObs's post in the thread Mex v Eng with Like Like.
    True about the latter stages, which could well include the last 16. I am still scratching my head with the VAR intervention and changing...
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    DJIC reacted to one's post in the thread Mex v Eng with Like Like.
    This was easily the most difficult game to referee (and the most enjoyable to watch) so far in the world cup 2026 and I think they chose...
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    DJIC reacted to Wolf_Ref's post in the thread Mex v Eng with Like Like.
    Thought ref had a very tough job and got the major decisions right. Felt he allowed too much lip from both sets of players, but he and...
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