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It's unlikely to happen but the best thing he can hope for now is an absolute drubbing one way or the other where he doesn't have anything to do!

In particular before an El Clasico cup final! In all fairness, that wasn't the wisest move that could have been made regarding the referee.

I never really liked Real Madrid but I honestly despise them now. Pathetic from them. I wouldn't be surprised if RFEF referees start thinking about a strike soon after this.

I reckon Sam Barrott will be in consideration for the Championship Play-Off Final and/or next season's Community Shield. I don't, however, believe he has any chance of the FA Cup Final this season. That is purely because he isn't yet a very experienced PL ref, having only spent 1 full season in...

I reckon that could make it more likely in a way. He's shown he's capable before.

Minor tangent: Am I the only one that finds this appointment bizarre? Refereeing Palace in a cup semi 3 weeks after sending 2 of their players off in a derby? I know they were both the right decision but I just find it a bit bizarre.

That's the only reason I think he won't get it. Had anyone else done the league cup my nailed on prediction would have been Brooks. Edit: tbh I think Brooks will still be involved in some manner. 4th or VAR maybe?

In order: Chris Kavanagh John Brooks Rob Jones Jarred Gillett Stuart Attwell

I personally don't think he's at that level yet tbf. He's decent but definitely not even in my top 5 for the FA Cup final this year.

I wouldn't say that rules you out necessarily 😆 I did Wolves vs Albion twice this season in academy fixtures who wanted "neutral" officials as it were (one was my sole cup final). I'm a Wolves fan obviously. Plus with all the Liverpool fans thinking PGMOL is against them they would just assume...

I don't think Gillett will get it this year tbh. He's a good referee but I think he's got more to give yet so they'll probably save him. Maybe the Championship Play-Off final for him though? Simon Hooper I'm definitely not convinced with. Rob Jones is a great ref so could be an option.

Edit: nvm, completely irrelevant post!

How an earth have I missed that! Probably why I always hear specsavers mentioned when I'm in the middle 🤣

If we went -ve on this one, would we be worse off then?

I can't see anything there that's wrong in law so everything must be correct.

I reckon if player B started it, it would really help manage the game if you cautioned him as well, as it would sell the decision as you say at the end of your post. However, this is probably one of those where YHTBT. Sounds like you managed it quite well though!

This! Easier when working in a 3 or more. Also: I really wish you could use the buttons on the side of your watch to control the timer rather than just pressing the screen because that way I reckon there would be less panicking about whether it's running or not (why you always check before you...

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Are you based in England? Bc if so you shouldn’t have been appointed this match anyway at 15. But it does sound like you handled it well anyway! Sometimes we have bad games or don’t enjoy it as much as normal, but the best refs are the ones who acknowledge that and move on.