Recent content by MuffledWarbler

For those who do a lot of lines on 3G/4G, I'd also recommend hockey astros https://www.directhockey.co.uk/asics-field-ultimate-ff-2-mens-hockey-shoes-blackwhite-42A59 . They give you much more padding in the sole and are designed for moving side to side, so don't come apart at the ball of your...

Have a look at Sokito boots. Italian made, lasted more than a season already, very light and comfortable. And nicely understated in all black. And they do a bit for the environment if you're that way inclined... As for grip socks - definitely, with a sleeve. I cut off my old ones when they...

New Nike kit for next season (odd angled shirt pockets, different shorts). The FA contract is with Nike, PGMOL with Puma.

It's an interesting area. We pretty much all check the names and numbers of players coming on as subs, but a) Does it actually say anywhere that we are responsible for this? b) Has anyone ever checked that the 22 who start the game have the correct numbers (and names?) as per the teamsheet?

Don't forget, as an U18 coach, there is a safeguarding element to their role. If you feel the coach is crossing the line in terms of what should be acceptable in front of minors (as much as the players will think they are adults, they aren't in the definition of such), and so you _can_ report...

I'd contend it's worse in cricket, where the top tier of officials now just rely on TV technology and league umpire appointments are much more down to who you know, rather than how you perform.

Would that change if I made it into AA though?

Has anyone seen a definitive list? It would make life easier for all if a list was published at the same time as the emails were sent.

Around 45 on my supply league. Based on previous bandings and talking to others, I'd estimate I was around 6th for observers, and hopefully no worse than 10-12 for clubs. I wish they'd just publish a list and release bandings at the same time. Would reduce the frustration caused by the unknown...

Not yet. I'll be surprised if I wasn't A for observers, given what I finished with and where I was in October and December. And I'd been B for clubs on at those stages too. Club marks don't necessarily go up when observer marks do, but I didn't have anything contentious to really harm them.

I was...

Thanks and congratulations. Hmmm, a county colleague of mine's was also timed 14:21...

Grasping at straws here and hoping they're sent out staggered, but what time was yours sent?