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New ref too... I have done about 20 games so far and been struck in about 15 of them. I don't think I have done anything different except not react quick enough and not move. So I think being static and too close is the biggest problem.

Clubs usually only want a ref as they need to pay extra for ARs. The "big" teams will usually want ARs in their games. Do you have the different colours of top to match those of the ref though?

The Referee will usually have flags but always good to have your own. Might even be lucky to have buzzer ones!

Not entirely dead thread yet... hopefully. But just to say I wore my Adidas Kaiser Team at the weekend on Astro instead of my usual Copa Gloro FG. No sore shins the next day and the knees aren't as sore as they have been using the FG. I think there is something in using Astro boots instead...

Yeah I think it does make you look a bit more professional.

I am talking about something like this... Why not just wear the ref kit?

What is the point in wearing a warm up pre-match kit and then changing into your kit for the match? Is there an actual reason for this? Is it a necessary part of your kit that you should have?

I might be wrong but in Scotland we're bringing in concussion subs (an extra sub opportunity) for this scenario.

In a youth game recently I stopped the match as the boy was lying on the deck holding his hands on his head - I didn't see any collision. Apparently it was his leg that had a slight injury. His teammate was in the box about 6 yards away from the goal area when I blew, but not in an attacking...

Watching the Liverpool v Real Madrid officials warm up. Running backwards with heel flicks... How do you even practice that?

Unfortunately I am not available.

Slower than a hearse at a snail funeral.

As referees are we not meant to be unbiased??? ;)

A favourite phrase by the media (and others) when it comes to certain teams is "dropped points". Might just be me, but I don't think there is a more disrespectful and incorrect term in our great game than this one. Teams can be expected to win yes, but we all know that both teams start...

Yep, definitely a case of right footwear and warm up I think. I'm trying to widen the leather boots of my New Balance 442s naturally, but they are taking an age and I think that has a significant impact on the legs from crushy toes.

All but 2 of my games have been on Astro/4G the amount of wee rubber bits I find everywhere is a testament to that. I've always been sore after every game but not to the extent of injury. Grass pitches are a luxury these days but have to say I have felt better after a grass pitch game. I...

Basically was assigned the game - name was on the website as being the referee and my contact details sent to the clubs. Unless I am told otherwise then I am the referee. I don't want to steal the OP query so I think yeah I could have done more to confirm on my side, but is it really just up...