Recent content by RefIADad

Back in the post-Covid days, my son’s team was playing teams from the neighboring state (who had stricter rules on sports being played than our state) in friendlies. I volunteered to referee these games just so they had the feel of a game instead of a scrimmage. In one of these games, I...

Not sure what the standard is in England, but in the United States we generally wear some sort of shirt with the governing organization on it and then whatever we need to be comfortable while still looking official. Obviously, an official tracksuit/warm-up suit is acceptable. For me, I don't...

I’d agree with this. I personally thought it was handling, but if not given onfield I don’t see where it’s so blatantly obvious that there should be an OFR to overturn. This play makes me think we are too far down the road of “how many considerations does this check” compared to looking at the...

Or maybe Howard Webb got the officials together and told them, “Yeah, that Haaland thing? We aren’t letting that happen again.” We sometimes act like professional officials don’t ever course correct after something happens.

I don't really know if I'd take a victory lap being on the same side as the "independent panel". Their decisions usually don't jive with reality, but normally just follow what the players and coaches want to see happen.

To be honest, I think the comments of @one were sarcastic in nature to show that even if something is considered factual that it can still absolutely be grounds for dismissal. This goes back to the reply saying that players and managers shouldn't be punished if their comments are factual even if...

It is not difficult to say something to the effect of, "I disagreed with the particular call, but that was the call and we must respect the final decision." Managers don't get in trouble because they say they disagree with calls. They get in trouble when their behavior and comments crosses the...

Ultimately, at its very core, the general public will resort to the "walrus" excuse. WLRS - We lost, ref sucked.

While the behavior of Klopp and Arteta likely wasn't going through the minds of these people as they were kicking and punching Meler, I don't think it's a stretch to say that the condoning of abusive behavior in the world's most-watched football competition eventually trickles down to others who...

Those accusations have pretty much always been a part of Turkish football. There have been other countries like Italy and Greece where those accusations have been a part of things. It’s really only been the last few years where other countries have piled on. Needless to say, the social media...

Not exactly a lot of remorse from Koca. https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/turkish-club-president-arrested-punching-referee-minister-2023-12-12/ The ref made him do it. He was only going to spit on him, not punch him. “It was just a slap” “But my heart condition!!” An absolute disgrace.

I would propose a minimum 10 point deduction for the club. 1 point to take the point away from the draw (this can’t be a forfeit because the game did officially end), and an additional 9 points. I’d support up to a 22 point deduction (so 7 games). The club punishment has to be severe enough to...

I take no joy in saying I was right, but I said after the Anthony Taylor/Roma incident that it was only a matter of time before an official would be attacked on the field. Shocked, but not surprised.

The other thing about doing a pregame like what's mentioned here is that it becomes part of your own pregame routine. Just like players go through the same warmup to get their minds in the right place before a game, we should also do that. I treat my pregame like I do my own warmup. I go through...

Oh my, that looks like mud volleyball, which is a very common fundraiser event in the States! Maybe we can create some sort of mud soccer event on this side of the Atlantic. :) Arena soccer really is a lot more like ice hockey than it is soccer, but I will say that as more players come up...