Recent content by norfolkref

Thanks ARF just a big shock to have given as many dismissals in one game as I did all of last season (46 games), seem to be a run that's 8 in two weeks 🤦 I put my EI in during the early hours this morning and have heard it has been fast tracked by the FA for investigation at 9AM, so I'll be...

So for me, being told by a 16 year old he was gonna "bang me out and that I had a well chinnable face :(" I didn't feel too threatened to be honest. I enjoyed the game strangely I actually enjoy all the hate I'm at a point where it kinda bounces off me I just penalise it on the pitch because its...

Not unhappy with my decisions or sanctions but probably just need to vent and share this amongst other referees. I had a game last night on the Eastern Counties U18. Team White vs Blue - not predicted to be a particularly difficult game, it was like fine rain last night but otherwise playable...

You can go 7-5 in one season if you can get games & coaching visits in. It's a lot but it's possible.

Final update.. hopefully! Result: The cases have now been heard. The player received an additional five-match suspension, which will be served once their current suspension has been completed. The club was also fined a total of £140.

As above, discipline on the referee portal must be submitted within 2 working days of your game (please correct me if wrong) Full-Time has a questionnaire about the teams, behaviour of spectators, players, coaches, standard of the pitch etc I think these are used to determine fair play awards...

So, just from my perspective with this and the use of stepped approach. Was there not an option for a public rebuke? I.e a loud word with the player, helps you make a point to that player and others about the frequency of fouls. For me this often has a good effect, I dont know what your...

incredible if that is their age, there are a fair few much older (similar age) assistants on the local supply league who cannot keep up with play albeit no fitness test required for that, so to still be officiating at a very high level at that age is crazy. as X says I'd be pleased if i could...

Update: Club and individual charged with playing while suspended, awaiting case(s) to be heard.

Hi all, maybe a bit of a strange post but just wondered if anyone has had the same problem at all or can recommend something for me? I have switched from using a full match pad to a match card and write on stickers on my cards, using primarily a click sharpie. I found this works best for me...

Not currently, although I can ask the FA disciplinary team for an update.

yes I understand the practicality of the law more now it was more the inconsistent application & practical match advice still isnt going to stop a coach yelling "injury ref" because someones sock fell down.. if the ball isn't going out or the lads arent putting it out and for all intensive...

you peaked my interest for a second.. cruel xD

Hi all, I've just received this email with snippets of an email from the FA regarding the 10 second substitution protocol and U18 players.. so according to the FA due to safeguarding, the 10 seconds wont apply to U18 players.. Not sure how you would enforce this in a game where some players are...

But if they do require treatment then yes they go off, that's correct isnt it all the case scenarios I had during pre-season were stoppages. The step4/7 game i did on friday the player went off when the physio came on for assessment. out of curiousity is there specific wording you use to the...