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It would never happen as having a ref there would put an end to debate as such. You couldnt have an expert in their field giving a definitive answer on an incident puts an end to the debate. It makes better TV for Souness and Redknapp to argue for 10 minutes whether it was or wasnt a penalty...

Firstly they should play to the whistle and not be making any assumptions on decisions even at that age. I would say as the clearly offside attacker got to within a yard of the ball then I'd be giving the offside, however I can see why others wouldnt.

If anyone has any suggestions on deserving charities to raise money for I'm all ears as well. I kinda want to do something for something lesser known, but obviously any charity is worth while.

@DanCohen17 nah I've just insanely signed up off my own back! It already seems like it could be a choice I live to regret! haha!

Hmmm I seem to be hearing this more and more. I might grab a cheap pair of moulds and see how they do. I've done a couple of games on astroturf this season and seen players even wearing moulds on there.

RIght my boots are nearing the end of their life, so thinking I'll pick something up in the SUmmer. I'm just wondering what does everyone use. I have always had a pair of studs and astroturfs for those days when the ground is rock solid. But just wondering what is everyones thoughts on...

The orange manager was also great, lots of positive words for the blue players during the game as well as his own. Was really nice to see.

U12 blue v orange. Orange is good, really good. Has a shot and its blocked, regains the ball and is tripped from behind by blue 21. I take a moment then blow, penalty all day long. Blue 21 then shouts over to me "YOU MUST BE JOKING REF." At the same time he also kicks the ball over to me...

What the monkey said

I've signed up to do this, I think I must be mad!

My take on this is I'd give it. If it was inside the box though, probably not! Feel free to lynch me!

I'd be reporting that all day long. I'm quite harsh with what I'll tolerate with managers now a days. But feel they should be the best behaved people there in order to filter that attitude to their own team, so make sure any stepping out of line goes to the FA.

@DanCohen17 what BS did you find at level 4?

Nah, I'm thinking any time the ball gets in either teams final third I'm blowing for offside. Plus I wont need to really leave the centre circle either, double bubble!

I'm going to ignore all goals. I just think it'll help me improve my match control by testing myself for a whole season finding different ways to rule out every single goal scored.

I'm with @drahc I never give a pre match chat to the players. I know some do it and it works for them. I also find it a bit awkward having all the players attention like that. @HRW if you're so kind I wouldnt mind reading what you say as I havent really found anything I see the point of...

@Gary Milton I've had a great season and wish I'd started sooner, I've been refereeing 4 years, had a season out injured but 31 now. This season has been a real confidence boost getting some big appointments, alot of good feedback and also much happier with my own performance. Also at the risk...

@HRW four years for me and I'm the same. I came close this weekend, really close. Defender was on a yellow and moaning about a freekick and I literally thought one more word and he's walking but he buttoned it.

I had a good one the other week. Gave a freekick and the defender is walking back into the penalty area shouting its a joke of a decision and cant believe its a freekick. I call him over to book him and he genuinely says "I was only asking how far the wall needs to be back". I just looked at...

I just ignore comments like that. Anyone saying I'm being influenced by other players or spectators etc are talking utter rubbish. Its water off a ducks back. If in doubt, I'm always giving it to the defending team as well!