Recent content by James

I got a pack of 6 (I think?) ball point click pens from Wilko when I started reffing. They're about 3 inches long so fit nicely in the pocket and I haven't had to go back and buy more yet

Give it a year and we may all be saying "well that wasn't as bad as we thought it would be". Or maybe the new law is pulled after an emergency meeting at the governing body. I think seeing it applied at the Euros will be a good indication of what a "genuine attempt" etc is, as the referees there...

Reminds me of the can of worms that was opened when phil dowd cautioned simon mignolet for usb when he did pretty much this. Couldn't send him off but I think justified the yellow on the grounds that it "wasn't within the spirit of the game".

I've got my first game of my year abroad in Germany this afternoon, and I don't think they do the 2 minutes silence. It may also be seen as slightly provocative sadly. I'll be wearing a black armband during the game however.

Regret reading this tread just after eating my lunch...

Oh good grief! Does he dislocate his knee?!

Probably not at U11, I'd have a word with the player and explain why you've given it and how at an older age level, she might receive a yellow card for her actions.

I can't get onto the site, I log in and it keeps taking me back to the log in page :/

Our local RA did a session on the new offside rule updates, and we were told that there is a difference between the defender "deliberately" playing the ball and having a swing at it, and the ball deflecting off them. Basically, the attacker is only onside if he receives the ball from the...

My favourite was Dion Dublin on MOTD2: "I know it's not the rule but as far as I'm concerned, the keeper isn't in control of it if he bounces it." Genius

County badge is fine to stitch on now if you want, you will get your FAMOA badge when you complete your 6 games. Congratulations on passing!

Get my fitness levels right up in time for the new season Get promotion in the new year (although I'm still not 100% sure on how application/dates work) Be more vocal during open play

Very similar to a man u v liverpool fa youth cup game a few seasons ago where a player got his 2nd yellow for doing something like this.

It was called the Spain Trophy, it's still on but because of the amount of teams who have dropped out due to the financial climate (cheers greece...) they don't need as many refs. To be fair to Komm Mit, they have offered to refund my flight costs and have asked if I want to be put on the Iber...

yeh i just found out that the spain trophy has been cut down, as a lot of teams have dropped out at the last minute :/ so it looks like i won't be going to spain after all. more time to work on my fitness for the upcoming season.... :(