Recent content by Gary Milton

Thanks everyone for the comments. So interesting points of view. Mewcenary... I think the guidance here is spot on with how I saw it with hindsight. I admit my error in the previous posts. A learning point for me. Padfoot. Thanks for your ever intriguing insight however I will decline the...

Thanks for your comments. I understand your initial point Denis. If I am honest before the game asked the same question I would probably have said that they should be red. I mean whatever happens it was always gonna be a freekick. That bit was simple. There was no contact with the player...

Had "one of those" games yesterday. Previous to this I had a OA game sat, which went well considering the state of the pitch. no chance of a call off but was horrible. I managed situations well I thought, called captains in whn required, stepped approach etc etc and it worked IMO, and the...

One of my favourite phrases is "It may be ugly but it's legal". I find it does genrally keep the mob at bay and satisfies them that you have seen it assessed it and concluded it's fine. A pet hate is foot off the floor when taken as I know from my own experience it's a great way of throwing it...

Hastie whistle.. Yes? Will it be your last... Probably not... Just finished my first season and the number of "oh I could have done" moments is something you learn from. For me I am trying to become aware of my surroundings... The experience helps too the more games you do.. You will...

Possession is not an advantage no... but in this instance... the opportunity to conter quickly.... bigger/better kick up field for the GK... Normally in this situation i would let the game go on. Now this obviously depends if i need a strong word wit the attacker and/caution... if not, its a...

Had my first cup final on sunday. U17's top v 2nd in the league. Blues 1-0 up... orange shoots, blue defender makes a great save on the line.. so down to 10 men and penalty given. Oranges miss penalty... and blues end up 3-0 up at half time! 2nd half oranges come back and make it 3-2 with...

Now the great big hole in the LEFT AND RIGHT boot does tend to disagree with you!! lol. I will be getting a new pair though, (Cops mundial) as I am blaming my post match boot cleaning for the holes... Saying this I have heard great things about the Kaisers, and the price may persuade me to...

I hate the word deliberate... fifa if you are listening... think of a new word... The only time I have... in the correct sense of the word seen a deliberate handball was when a player thought he was fouled, so picked the ball up.... deliberately handling the ball. Even if a player has his/her...

Well back on topic... thought season was calming down, then been given first 2 cup finals! :) 1 line and 1 middle... despite them completely b*ggering my plans... i can't wait! :D

Very pleased overall for my first season, great huge learning curve and lving every minute. Have put in for promotion next season so its goning to be a good solid off season to get prepared fro what is to come. Wish i had started earlier! (26 now). Don't want the season to end!

First time I saw and dealt with the keeper releasing the ball from his possession and picking it up again... He and his manager went mad... manager claiming I was different league... which despite intent as insult I took as a compliment (tongue in cheek) ... you didn't give the back pass ( aka...

I am the same, generally get them all in beforehand and ask to see their wrists, hands, pull shirt do their neck etc to see for jewelry. I have had a horrendous issue with leeds festival bands, (Simular to what ythe OP is talking about) with the metal clip. I admittedly have missed 2 this...

you didn't cost them.... the team not scoring more than the opposition cost them... you call it as you see it.... when its done its done. I do think it is good to reflect as it helps us develop as referees. But certainly doesn't help to dwell.

Some interesting opinions. For me it is a case of all need to wear bibs not just three... In the first instance I have no idea how one team doesn't have enough kit to go around??