Recent content by Reffariiii

Should have confirmed - the above contact details are correct as far as I am aware.

I have one for the Vokerro Phonak headset - this is the standard one below PL. VOGO are the local dealers. You need an impression from a local audiologist then send that off to VOGO. Be warned though, not a quick process and VOGO are notoriously slow and poor at communicating. One of our newly...

Yes, in fairness I agree with all you say. I do think in reality, there are very few scenarios where an off the ball ‘tackle’ isn’t sanctioned with a caution, but it does happen.

Maybe, but in that scenario would you not be cautioning for the trip for pull off the ball, both of which are cautions for unsporting behaviour in their own right? I get the point you make, but I can’t see a scenario where a hypothetical caution for SPA when the player does not have the ball...

How can a SPA be off the ball... is it a promising attack when the attacker doesn't have the ball? 👀

I agree. The old school advice was pick any two players at the first corner, pull them out to give a public warning, and then give a defensive FK to prove a point. Still see that happening a lot with referees from smaller European countries.

We used to use Legea in Wales in the Welsh Premier League - did so for about 10 years. It was shocking from start to finish. Awful kit. Then we moved to Adidas in 2016 until 2023 but there were supply issues as a hangover from the pandemic. Now with Macron and its almost as shocking at Legea in...

I wholeheartedly agree with this. In Wales we use them on T1 & T2 and Women's T1. We have all been trained on how to use them, when to speak and when to remain silent, key phrases etc. People assume that using them is just as straightforward as having a chat between the 3 of you, when really its...

Thanks all. I'm a specialist AR so do't really need it for the heat map etc. How easy is it to input teamsheets?

Does using it require a cellular watch?

The FAW have recently partnered up with Refsix and offer a discount for FAW referees. I recently got rid of my Apple Watch as I use Polar for fitness, training etc. Is Refsix worth it?

I have used these also - very comfortable and as @RustyRef asks, a similar feel to Signal Beep (a very underrated flag in my opinion)

I'm currently a dedicated AR working with a whole range of referees and a whole range of buzzer flags. I prefer the Ervocoms on the basis that they feel sturdier than the Touchlines. I also like having the bigger / square shaped flag. A down side however as @JamesL points out is that the pole is...

I think they are great, and whilst the hardware is not at good, I think the sound quality is better than the more expensive Vokkero. I'm saying that as someone who uses comms on every game though. Obviously if you are not allowed then don't!

Hi everyone, I have not been particularly active on the forum the past couple of years due to taking a little break from refereeing, however since returning to the beautiful game, I have been reminded of an issue that (I think!) many of us will likely have faced at some point during our careers...