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We had a long argument at a meeting about the new interpretation regarding whether the ball coming off a wall is considered on or offside. It was eventually agreed that it is offside, as with a goalkeeper making a save, rather than a deliberate attempt to play the ball. If it was the other way...

Just out of interest, how lenient are you, if at all, towards U13s/14s? U15s is where I draw the line but in these age groups I am far more likely to use a talking to and attempt to educate a player for a soft, if card-worthy offence, rather than bring out the cards... Thoughts?

I had a similiar situation to this, whereby the attacker chipped the keeper, and the keeper took him out. The ball was headed for the goal but was cleared by a defender on the six-yard line. I didn't give a penalty, much to the displeasure of the attacker and his coach. Obviously if the ball had...

Having tried the Tornado and the Classic, I find the Tornado far preferable. Not only is it louder with a nicer tone, but I find that it fits in my hand far better than the Classic.

As a fairly new referee, I have begun by assisting in the Highland League and refereeing the odd juvenile game. One thing which I have often struggled with in my refereeing is getting wide enough to judge offside without compromising my positioning for fouls and misconduct. Are there any...