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As referees, is it ok for us to praise players if they do something good? As some teams may think it is biased?

Should referees really be more lenient during friendly matches?

Yes it is part of the promotion pathway. Thank you

Sorry I am being observed. Not assessed.

I officiate youth football as I am only 16 yo. I don’t normally give out cards from U13 or below. I am being assessed in my next U12 game. Should I give out cards as I am being assessed or referee as I normally would.

How long do you reckon it will take for a referee to go from level 7 to level 1? Just pure curiosity.

Something really minor, but it really bugs me when I want to end half-time and it says "end half". I know it is petty but it really does bug me.

Hi Jayden. I am also a 15-year-old referee, and I completely understand your feelings. I recently did a game where the manager was relentlessly in my ear for the full 70 minutes (U13), shouting and swearing at me when a decision didn't go his way. The best thing to do is to keep going and not...

Such a late and dangerous challenge. Red all day long.

What age group would you recommend to start giving out cautions??

Hey everyone, hope you are all well. Just a quick one. what do you say to players, managers and club assistants? anything in particular?