Recent content by Ori

So even though I’m desperate for city to drop points, as a referee, I was so pleased to see the Bournemouth player booked for sarcastically applauding the referee. Booked for dissent. Premier league players get away with far too much with “language” to referee.

Looked red to me. Even though it wasn’t with a lot of force.

I saw this video and I wonder if it’s correct in law. Ref calls a penalty, then speaks to his AR and they change the decision. Is this correct in law? Looking at video it’s difficult to tell, but I suspect the correct decision was made in not awarding the penalty...

Had a feisty match today. First goal the home coach storms onto the pitch to confront me about not calling a foul. He was shouting at me. I sent off the coach there and then. I believe I’m correct in law although he believes it’s only a yellow. I’m obviously filing the red card, but should...

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I see this as almost 2 tackles. He makes the tackle and gets the ball. Sees that it didn’t do enough and raises his other leg to trip over the attacker.

On this once, for me the player put his foot in front of the ball and hence it’s not a clear and obvious error. It’s like a striker initiates contact with a player and then claimed a foul. Here the player didn’t get the ball, but put his foot to try and draw the foul.

Ball wasn’t in play so no penalty. I’m assuming you’re a city fan. ;) I also feel that the big man went down looking for it, but regardless….since the former hadn’t been taken yet, you can’t give a penalty.

Strange how the handball is more or less what people have focused on. For me the red card for violent conduct was more interesting.

It wasn’t on the line. I do get your point, but IFAB actually gives this as an example of not hand ball.

Agree with first point, but not sure about handball. I think he is sliding and trying to stop his fall. I feel it would have been harsh.

What’s the view people? Martinez punch to back of head of Jesus? I was surprised VAR didn’t send to monitor. The handball before the goal I can see as not being conclusive so on field decision should stand. Thoughts?

I know I got this call right, but I’m looking for some validation. Cup match. Team losing badly. Losing team defender gets fouled and I award a free kick. Was a minor foul. Said defender walks towards attacker and attempts to elbow attacker in the face. Just about grazed him but no real...

Reffed my first match using contact lenses. Have to say I found it liberating. 2 more today. ;)

I’m sure plenty of prem referees wear glasses and use contacts during the matches. Must be ok in flood lights. Well that’s my logic anyway.