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    RefereeX reacted to one's post in the thread France - Spain with Like Like.
    Who here hasn't made decisions based on balance of probabilities (aka educated guess)? It is right 9 out of ten. Which means if don't...
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    RefereeX reacted to RustyRef's post in the thread Argentina v Switzerland with Like Like.
    Referees who apply the laws too literally often get themselves into serious issues. I've referred to this before, but I sat on a...
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    RefereeX reacted to ChasObserverRefDeveloper's post in the thread Argentina v Switzerland with Like Like.
    My concern is that all the World Cup shenanigans may well be copied in local football in the new season. As all Observers know, and has...
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    RefereeX replied to the thread Norway Vs England.
    The bottom paragraph I can agree on, because elsewhere on the pitch I don't think anyone has any complaints with a foul... I just think...
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    RefereeX replied to the thread Norway Vs England.
    So are we expecting a defender to have to give an unlimited amount of space to an attacker running in front of them with the ball in...
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    RefereeX replied to the thread Norway Vs England.
    I don't think the movement of Spence's leg across the defender is consistent with the normal movement he would make to shoot, dribble or...
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    RefereeX replied to the thread Argentina v Switzerland.
    I reffed a team managed by a fellow level 7 referee in a Sunday league friendly several years back. After the game he told me he thought...
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    RefereeX replied to the thread Argentina v Switzerland.
    Clearly not in the case of law, but I've been taught that context is important in these situations. If it is a 90th minute winner and...
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    RefereeX reacted to es1's post in the thread Which coach do you approach first? with Like Like.
    I'd probably ask a player who the coach was
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    RefereeX reacted to RustyRef's post in the thread Norway Vs England with Like Like.
    Whilst I agree that defenders have a responsibility to avoid tripping attackers, I don’t think the Norwegian defender had a chance here...
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    RefereeX reacted to santa sangria's post in the thread Norway Vs England with Haha Haha.
    I think we’ll agree more after a few more jars!
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    RefereeX replied to the thread Spain v Belgium.
    It’s not a dropped ball in law, but it’s 100% the best outcome
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    RefereeX reacted to Big Cat's post in the thread Norway Vs England with Like Like.
    Two things to account for regarding the England performance 1) It's very common for any side to follow up a stellar performance with...
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    RefereeX reacted to CaptainsPlease's post in the thread Argentina v Switzerland with Like Like.
    There is no material released by IFAB to suggest that simulation can be penalised using VAR in this manner. I also agree it does not...
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    RefereeX replied to the thread Argentina v Switzerland.
    Only difference being that this would be a subjective error based on a definition of clear and obvious where as in my opinion the review...
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