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Is the CAR in a better position than you to judge? If yes, then you must go with him, even if he is slightly out of position, he would still have a better view than you. Has he missed something, such as the ball rebounding off two opponents, or has he made mistake such as offside from a goal...

I think dangerous play is the right call here, and don't forget it has to be a caution as well. The striker had enough time to pull his head out of the challenge, so it couldn't have been that late. The only thing wrong with it, from your description, is that he was playing the ball with his...

He's the one taking away football from the kids. Respect is part of the game, no respect=no game. If the manager talks to you like that, bin him. Tell he he's being dismissed from the FOP and has to leave the vicinity. If he doesn't do that, then you're right to abandon. Maybe he'll be better...

Or if you are going to swear at them, do it loud enough so that everyone hears it! I was on the line for a referee a few weeks back, he was effing and blinding at the players; "I don't give a s** if you think it's a f***ing foul..." etc. He might be onto something though, because the players...

I've still got the two watches I used from when I started refereeing six years ago. They cost ten pound each from Argos, and I've seen even premier league referees using them. I've never understood why so many referees use an expensive Spintso watch when a ten pound Casio does exactly the same...

I agree, but it's the government that sets these targets, there's not much the FA can do about it. That said, it's good the FA is providing diversity conferences. Referees come from all walks of life, and it's important to hear their voices too. It's not like it's at the expensive of anyone or...

Yep, when I was a young referee (14 years old), I made some terrible decisions and was probably the worst referee ever. Of course, now I know that you should turn up half an hour before games at least, always put your cards through, brief your CAR's properly, make sure everyone is wearing...

For me, at under 11, they're old enough to know better. Obviously I'm not going to caution an 11 year old for entering the field of play without permission if his or her manager has told them to go on, but they're old enough to know better about some things. It's the only way they'll learn...

How do you know they're not dealing with it? I know some people's experiences with FA's could be described as 'unsatisfactory,' but they're not all the incompetent pencil pushers as you make them out to be. If you feel so strongly about these issues, get in touch with your county. Be the change...

The referee has every right to dismiss a player after the game, but typically, if you're already off the field of play, out of your kit and ready to go, then it's considered misconduct. If you're still on the FOP just after the final whistle, still in your kit, then I was under the impression...

Within the first 15 minutes, you can guess how a game is going to turn out. Even if there's not many fouls, if teams sound "up for it," and are going in hard (even if it isn't a foul), you know you'll have a tricky game on your hands. Watch how the teams warm up. Are they happy with each other...

1: Sounds like you've got this spot on, the captain can't say it is harsh because he's had plenty of warning. I see you're using the stepped approach, which is good. 2: You mention that it was 3 on 2. We're you sure it wasn't a denial of an obvious goal scoring opportunity? If the foul was in...

Agreed, however if the parents are refusing to leave the ground/field of play, then I think you must consider abandonment. If they are fighting, it's posing a risk to spectators, and that is as important as player, manager and referee safety. If you, as a referee, feel match control and player...

You can caution for it, but I would only do so if the keeper did it more than once, and was deliberately delaying the game. It wouldn't be delaying the restart of play, because the ball is in play. However, it could fall under unsporting behavior. Similarly, you can be cautioned for preventing...

I was appointed to a cup quarter final today, and learning from the mistakes in my last game, I really stepped it up today. First card of the game came at 49 minutes, the home team player lunged into a challenge, two footed and off the ground. Luckily he got most of the ball, so the other bloke...

I personally have two approaches, a soft approach and a hard approach. If a player or coach has been moaning a bit, but not really done much wrong except moan, I'd approach him in a 'sympathetic' manner. Body language is important, make sure your arms are open and relaxed, but firm. Say...

Personally, I think the system should be Like Gaelic Football's black card. Any player receiving a black card is subbed immediately, providing the team has subs left. The referee shows his wallet in the air, and the player takes no further part in the game. If there are no subs left, the...

Yeah, I'm not personally offended when someone has a pop at me or anything, I'm more annoyed actually by parents at youth games who pretend they know it all when they don't. Of course, OFFINABUS is OFFINABUS but the players know it usually isn't personal, and I know it isn't most of the time...

So a few weeks back, I had this team, and although they're generally decent blokes off the pitch, on the pitch they're quite difficult to deal with. Usually I end up sending someone off from their team, typically for violent conduct or OFFINABUS. Last time I had them, I sent a bloke off who...

Best Ground: Craven Cottage, Barry Hayles came on to play at the age of 42 (He's still faster than most). You haven't lived until you've seen Barry Hayles booked for dissent. It was a staff game though, although Kit Symmons was watching. Top bloke, really nice chap. I've also done games at...