Recent content by Mikysaints

Good tips! Number 3 especially - I've found that if I miss a certain aspect of my warm up (a stretch or an exercise) or pre match procedure I don't feel as though I'm fully prepared for the game. I'd say another important one is forgetting decisions as soon as you've made them. Most problems...

Was watching the highlights on MoTD thinking 'surely I'm not the only who noticed this!?' :eek: Guess the EPL has history for this with the one at Spurs a while back when the attacker was pulled up for being 'offside' in his own half. At the very least it proves even the best get it wrong, at...

At that age group I've found there's no real difference in how players play compared to a competitive game. At professional level, players see friendlies for what they are and tend to retreat from certain tackles and challenges to prevent injuries, cards etc. At the age group mentioned players...

Attendance and contribution at RA meetings seems to be a problem across the UK. Having been part of my local RA for about two years and listening to my dad (who was a member of one about twenty years ago) it's clear key obstacles exist. As with any organisation there will be major cliques...

Hi all! Just wanted to make those who aren't aware of this situation aware and seek clarity from those who are. Brian Graham won a penalty on Saturday for St Johnstone V Inverness (highlights http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/scotland/30565615) from what appears to be a dive. The SFA are now charging...

If only there was a way for me to get this printed and hung on the wall of my dressing room every Saturday! Great post Simon :)

I really like it! Will it be changing much after the festive period or is it just the snow that will disappear? Good work anyway :)

Not saying I'm an experienced ref, Rob, although being in my second season I'm starting to notice a pattern in the shouts of coaches/spectators etc. whether it be what they say or when they say it. I tend to ignore everything anyone from the side shouts (calling for a substitution aside) which...

Interesting thread RegalRef! I read and adored the book (even though reading it during history class was seen as both counter productive and a confirmation I was in need of self :p) but never really thought of applying the techniques pre and during matches. I go in to games thinking if I can...

I think as referees we, rightly or wrongly, put more emphasis on the adhering to of certain laws. Tape and substitutions, mainly for those operating on their own, are two that can sometimes be overlooked. It's easy to have a quick word, even during play, to tell a player to remove tape but for...

Haven't yet heard anything of my impending trial but I've started looking for a new suit just in case… :p

As long it moves in a forward direction, it can go either side of the penalty mark (see famous Cruff/Olsen penalty for Ajax) but it can't, technically, be played to the side as it wouldn't be deemed to have moved forward :)

Hi guys! Hope your games all went well this morning/afternoon. Just wanted to ask a quick question based on my game this afternoon. Fortunately (if you can ever call abandoning a game fortunate) I abandoned at half time not due to a mass brawl but a waterlogged pitch. It's been raining for the...

Welcome to the site! Glad to see another Scottish ref on board. Never know what my fellow forum users mean by county cup or CARs :p

Good stuff Aaron, it's great seeing results so quickly! There are days when I feel like I'n dying but that's the whole point I guess :p Keep it up!