Recent content by Mada

I’ve found the perfect combo to be an Apple Watch Ultra with refsix for timing and sin bins, with any other misconduct written on write on red/yellow cards.

It absolutely does, thank you!

Keep going @QuaverRef, there will be other opportunities to demonstrate your skills in more challenging matches. Does anyone have a copy of the L4 observation criteria? The 5-4 is freely available but I can't find this one. I have an observation coming up so wanted to prepare for it.

What’s everybody’s thoughts on the cautioning procedure? I’m slightly confused by what an observer may be looking for. Definitely not a flashed yellow but it seems to sit somewhere in the middle of taking the opportunity to defuse the situation with a slow card. I’m therefore we assuming we...

Really?! I bet there will be some wonky, mis-applied badges on some scorched shirts :D So much for consistency if that's the case!

Yes thats a good idea. This is the badge they would apply: https://www.therefstop.co.uk/product/the-fa-match-official-badge-diy/ I could be tempted on the t shirt but you are probably right that it’s overkill on everything else especially as we will get the quarter zip top printed with the...

I suppose it’s personal preference but last season with the volt kit I had the full tracksuit, t-shirt and shorts. All had the FAMOA badge printed by kitlocker. This seems to be common amongst other referees too. Would you suggest otherwise for next season?

We saw 2 big changes for the new season: 1) the move away from the volt kit to anthracite and 2) the introduction of the new badge The training wear kitlocker (FA referee store) provide are unbadged and there is no option to add the new FA badge (only county badges). Refstop will apply the...

That is ridiculous but I hate those situations where someone throws a comment like that which takes you back and makes you doubt yourself.

I managed to pick up a barely used set from a friend of a friend. Not cheap but hopefully a solid investment.

I gave a PIADM indirect free kick last season. The attacking player dived across the floor around knee height head first to try and win the ball (which he did) but the defender didn't play the ball as he would have kicked the attacker in the head. The attacker was bemused and accused me of...

I’m looking for a set of touch line buzzer flags in good working condition. Please let me know if you have a set.

I had the same issue and posted my experience which you can read here: https://refchat.co.uk/threads/last-minute-penalty.17964/

I’ll take one too please once he surfaces!

I don’t think it’s acceptable and I think it’s wrong we have to deal with these situations. Like others have said it wouldn’t be tolerated in any other walk of life. However, with that said, there is no upside to the referee engaging with the individual unless the manager is being aggressive...