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I think a few years back this was definitely the perception of it, whether it was the reality or not, but it's definitely been opened up... -
I understand. My son is autistic. But refereeing is subjective. Some things don't fit in boxes and factual scores aren't always the...
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JamesL replied to the thread Seasonal 5-4.The centre lead is able to nominate one referee per centre but they have to be within the top 25%. It's based on feedback from coaches...
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JamesL replied to the thread CFA registration fees.Here's the real problem...
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There are 2 ways a referee can be invited to assessment day. Strictly from the merit table, or by being nominated by their CORE group if...
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Even before the assessment days refs were promoted ahead of other refs who were higher on the merit table.
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JamesL replied to the thread Seasonal 5-4.The system works better now imo. It allows the FA to take a more holistic approach to promotion than simple merit based which I think...
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Any fees they receive could not be enforced by the competition. If there was an agreement to pay a fee, in the event of non-payment the...
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£10 extra per season is not a big jump. Even more so when you take into account that the registration fee has remained static for over...
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Always makes me laugh when a ref makes their PL debut and a commentator (etc) implies they were hand-picked from Hackney Marshes last...
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JamesL replied to the thread CFA registration fees.No but they have been £20 for the last few years and referee fees have mostly more than doubled since then and the cost of administering...
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JamesL replied to the thread MOT vs CEL.Makes sense. I was the same. But I'm also not a trade unionist so I don't naturally lend myself to industrial action 🤣
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Spot on James, though I have to say even though I was assaulted three times in my Refereeing career, with the last one being pretty bad...
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I do wonder, using the statement as guideline for this post im about to make (sorry its about the Villa game from tonight but hear me...
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JamesL replied to the thread MOT vs CEL.The sad truth is the appetite for striking is low as evidenced when ref support tried it a few years back. Due to the state of the...
