Recent content by karlm14

When the ball is played to Iniesta, Navas is offside. less than 5 seconds later he receives the ball and scores. Surely he's gained an advantage by being off in the first place as he is ahead of everyone else? Does this class as 'second phase' or just a plain blunder. Never seemed to be...

If players are tested I don't see why officials shouldn't be. If they are using, it could effect judgement, awareness and communication.

3 months at her majesty's pleasure for assault would be closer to what he deserves

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To be fair, the support was shocking. Was appointed a 'mentor' who turned up for half a game give me a little advice then I never saw him again! The actual course wasn't great either; 2 full days of being told the rules and that was it. Tried my local RA which was decent but can't go now due...

I do 11 a side junior football! ;) haha. I do want to get into it, the very first game I refereed after qualifying was 11 a side adults which I later found out to be the worst team in the leagues with regards to respecting the official. It was probably the worst experience of my life and that...

First post , just thought I'd introduce myself. I'm Karl, I'm 22 and i am from Sunderland. Level 7 referee at the end of my second full season. Never had any help/guidance since the original training course and just seen this forum as I was browsing forum runner. Only referee junior...