Recent content by Intheblack

as far as my determination will take me.

I didn't double jump, just went one level at a time and it's the best decision I made. I got to level 3 on my first season as a level 4 and that would have never happened if I had done the double jump. Unless you're in your 30's then what's the rush getting somewhere! Learn your trade and...

4 for the month, one of them being at the Emirates :)

In contrast I've done about 5 games without issuing a card this season. Only one red last season for violent conduct and same this season!

The fact that Pulis came out and critised his own player for the way he went down speaks volumes. Quite refreshing actually!

I was lucky enough to have some sing "you're just a crap Phil Dowd" and then change it to "you're just a fat Phil Dowd". Did make me laugh!

He could have earned some brownie points by playing advantage when the yellow scored the 45+ yard goal, hand across the neck! 1st incident; pen and SFP red card. 2nd incident; should be a retake but clever in waiting and seeing the reaction. Surprised no reds called for it! I think the...

He should have at least acknowledged the flag, whether he agrees with you or not. Poor practise by him, keep your flag up until there's an acknowledgement or you don't feel keeping your flag up is credible to the game ie another phase of play. As soon as he said you were "blatantly wrong on two...

Does anyone know why he hasn't officiated since the end of Feb?

I'm lucky enough to go straight through on my first season :-) would be interesting to know. Quite weird seeing my name on the list! Now to go wipe my nose... ;-)

Or just do the fitness test in July.

Yes it is possible.

I wonder how many first year 4's got level 3 at the first time of asking.

Mr Oliver was in the middle for the trophy final wasn't he?

Who cares if someone doesn't shake your hand, especially as you don't know where that hand has been!