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@Trip ... you'd be mad at being marked down for muddy boots? :rolleyes: im starting to think that us Essex boys 'reem' look doesn't end on the streets and continues onto the football pitch

Hmm ... strange, why am I not surprised?!

haha you do make me chuckle @PinnerPaul ! I believe the main reason is that only smart outfits is allowed in most boardrooms across the country

but you also have to take into account all of the other officials on the top leagues ... I officiate often on the Essex Senior League, arguably the best league in Essex to officiate on ... this season I have been given the AR Final on the Essex Sunday Junior Trophy ... I haven't done 1 game on...

interesting point ... does anyone actually know the main reason why we are still required to wear blazers and trousers etc to grounds?

how high did the coin get tossed?

I personally like the suited and booted look - would I rather wear a smart tracksuit? yes - but that's mainly for after the game! hate getting changed back into the whistle! I'd wear a blazer @Bennn - finished it all off, the only time I wouldn't worry is if you have an FAMOA jacket/coat

@Russell Jones ... listen pal - you was the ref, you did as you see fit, you know what you should have done - where is the issue? Maybe you should have cautioned him, and then said - 'by the way fella, that nose stud needs removing - ill call you back on when my AR is happy with it' - although...

easy peasy, won't come better than this - good work

was this 'Purples' ??

Society: Barking & Dagenham RA When: First & third Thursday of every month, September through to June. Where: Dagenham & Redbridge FC, Victoria Road, Dagenham, RM10 Topic: Life Saving Techniques (theory and practical, certificated) Speaker: British Heart Foundation

Some interesting responses - I'm not here to argue them, just heard some interesting answers at our society so thought I'd open it up to you guys too ... with playing a little devils advocate here and there ... @Mintyref do you go out on a Saturday as an AR by any chance? or only Sunday league...

no lol, he says shirts tucked in usually - but we being given Nike warm up jackets that we have to wear