Recent content by stedaley

“it happens every time certain teams have decisions go against them and it is beyond tiresome.“ Amen.

When I saw it first I thought the red was harsh but after looking at it a few times I think the Brentford player has the opportunity to attempt to lower his leg once he’s nowhere near the ball. He doesn’t and it kinda just hangs there, dangerously. I’m still not 100% convinced but I can see why...

For the WNL, if your mileage goes over the cap, you can claim the rest of it directly from the FA. Ste

The real positive in all this is that you’ve reflected on some of the things you’ve experienced, how you’ve handled yourself and decisions or actions you’ve taken. If you learn from them then you’ll keep improving, it takes a long long time before you complete a game without learning something...

Good luck mate, I started late too and loved it ever since, good luck for the new season and anything you need to know or aren’t sure of stick it on here! All the best

I was 41 when I did my course and there were about 4/5 of us over 25, lots of youngsters but made no difference, I didn't feel out of place, I was there because I wanted to become a referee and despite the age range, enjoyed the course. Ste

I managed to say "home or away" instead of "heads or tails" for a cup semi final this season which caused huge confusion for both captains and myself for a the few seconds it took me to realise, thankfully we all laughed it off with a "lets try that again eh" but it was definitely not the way I...

Congratulations mate, was good to meet you at the selection event and I’m also happy to have landed in the 3w pool as well, good luck for next season! Ste

On the penalties front I think it probably ties in to how little play is in both boxes, so much pass, pass, pass outside the box and very little sling it in the mixer type football going on. This is probably backed up by the large amount of goals that have come from shots outside the area. I...

Great spot, be interesting to see if this appears in the new PL season ones that comes back. For me, it feels a bit disjointed to toss it then leave it on the floor to then do something else and go back to it later, feels a bit messy. I prefer a good solid flip and catch, job done, coin away...

I know what you mean, I’m very similar but I’ve learnt over the last few years to just be calm and things will happen at the right times. Best bit of advice I was given as a new ref was to stay on the ref secretary’s good side, when they ask for something get it to them quickly and communicate...

From personal experience most I know tend to have a bit of down time in June and burst back in to life at the start of July, if you haven’t heard anything by mid July then contact them again and then you CFA if you still hear nothing. I’m sure they’ll all be in touch, bear in mind most...

Would anyone be able and willing to share what was involved in the assessment day? Ste

Also worth keeping in mind you won't be getting lots and lots of WNL games. My first season at WNL level this year and I've had: 1 Midweek Middle, 1 WFA Cup (proper rounds) Middle, 1 PGA Middle 4 Sunday AR, 2 Midweek AR, 1 PGA AR. My availability was really good, no Sunday dates were closed...

It was a free match shirt in either long or short sleeves and a mid layer training top.