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Hey guys, I've had a fair few of these recently - well, actually I have quite a few most games, as I'm sure we all do - players from opposing teams going into tackles or up for headers and kind of 'colliding'. I've noticed most of the time players appear to just get on with it, acknowledging...

I agree with the chaps above, USB and a booking does seem harsh. Further to that though, the IDFK inside the box for it could cause some larger issues, especially if the other team end up scoring from it.

Afternoon chaps, Game yesterday, a very entertaining (from where I was) 3-3 draw - both teams going for it, the pitch wasn't the greatest, but a very decent game nonetheless. There were a few meaty tackles but nothing too huge and despite it simmering at some points, I was pleased with how it...

Hello all, Had a good cup game on Sunday, two teams from different divisions - the Home team, who played some excellent stuff won the game 2-0 despite them being from the lower division. The Away team were a bit gobby, as was their manager, and there were a few meaty tackles but nothing too...

Hey guys, So I had a bit of a tricky game yesterday morning, there was a bit of dew or whatever on the pitch which isn't to be expected, but the pitch markings weren't the greatest - they were visible from about 10 yards or so maybe less - but the pitch had a bit of a gleam about it so it was...

As per, chaps, thanks very much for the replies. @CapnBloodbeard, it was very strange, it was a fairly innocuous thing - he thought he'd been fouled and then when play continued at which point he decided to pull the opposing player back I whistled for a foul against him - again nothing huge...

Game this morning, fairly well contested and some excellent football being played by both teams (and some great goals too), finished up 3-2 to the home team after being 2-0 down - gave a penalty for the home team after a trip, no complaints from anyone. The players on both teams were chatty and...

U-18s game yesterday two teams geographically pretty close together - had a good chat with the home team manager beforehand and he mentioned that some of the players knew each other - apparently the previous time when they'd played in the cup had been a bit of a nightmare; lots of heavy tackles...

Hi Dan, I wouldn't worry too much about this, I had this in my first game a few weeks ago too so I've now started counting the ten yards aloud, not shouting it, but saying it loudly enough so the players in the wall know that you're counting it out correctly. As hard as it might be - try to...

Gentlemen, as ever, many thanks for the helpful replies, I'll certainly ensure to be firm (and fair) from the very beginning. Just had a text from the team's secretary and apparently they play on the 'graveyard pitch', unsurprisingly next to a graveyard... @CapnBloodbeard I can certainly see...

Afternoon chaps, I've got a couple of games coming this Sunday - the second will take me to that magical 5! - and my first game has been rearranged so I've got two brand new teams which isn't an issue at all. Not knowing anything about the teams, I googled them, checked out their twitter pages...

Thanks for all the helpful comments, chaps, they're all incredibly appreciated. I had my second game on Tuesday night with the U-18s and it was an absolute dream. I set the stall out early with the captains saying I was going to be firm on any dissent, and there wasn't a peep from either team...

Gentlemen, thank you very much all for your responses. All incredibly helpful and encouraging. It's good to hear I'm not the only one who's been in this boat before. I suppose I'm more just disappointed with how it went because I was actually really looking forward to it and couldn't even...

Well, where to begin? Match ended 3-3, six bookings, two penalties (inc. one in the last minute) and sent a spectator off. Ended with both teams cursing my name, refusing to shake my hand and me leaving rather quickly. And this from my first league game. First half was pretty good I thought, a...

Yes, very true, Rusty, and that's certainly something I'll keep in mind for the future. I suppose that now raises of the question of what to do with my kit bag? - Obviously I could put it in my car, but then what do I do with the keys? Or do you chaps usually just put it on the side of the...

Thanks again, for the comments, guys. Very much appreciated and all very helpful. I've now been sent a copy of the league rules, and re. the match fees, it states that it should be paid either before or straight after the match. Also, I've received an email from the club's secretary re. the...

Hello again chaps, So I've got my first 'proper' actual league this Sunday and then another league game the following Tuesday night however I'm just trying to get it correct in my mind the things I need to do prior to kick off. I hope you won't mind my posting, what may be, a long list of...

Thank you very much for all of the replies, chaps, all very helpful indeed and I will certainly try to take all the suggestions on board - and I'll certainly try to be strict in not letting the little things go, but I'll also try to strike that balance by not constantly whistling. But as Matty...

Hello all, Had another game yesterday so that's two of my five required games done - though I haven't now got anymore until the season starts the first weekend of September, so I'm not sure what I'll do with my Sunday mornings until then! But yesterday's was good I thought, 1-1 pre-season...

Thanks very much for the comments, drahc, I shall take those on board. Regarding your first point, I hope that game still counts as one my five needed to progress to Level 7...:( And the second point, yes certainly, I was a bit unsure about this though one of the chaps who was running my...