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It’s quite clear that the big, strong , muscular Manchester player was the victim of a horrific challenge from the smaller , slight Arsenal attacker. Rightly so the big defender went down like the proverbial ton of bricks! Convincing the referee that a foul had taken place. 😉

The view we had through the lens of the camera clearly shows an exaggerated and delayed reaction to any contact that may or may not have occurred. So for the majority of us we can see that it’s an awful decision contributed massively by the blatant cheating of the player involved. What the naked...

It was always a red for me from first sight. I was watching as a neutral and had a sharp intake of breath when the challenge was made. I suppose I watch from a grassroots referee perspective but would expect red all day long for that.

Yes the same , there was a slight knee in the back of his calf , but certainly never a penalty nor did it warrant him staying down as long as he did.

Is that the same player who deliberately moved himself back onto the field of play? Martinelli deserved his card, but probably wouldn’t have happened if he hadn’t shuffled himself back on to the pitch 🤷🏻‍♂️

We differ in opinion and that’s fine because clearly Refs at the top differs as well , a tackle in the Wolves Villa game ? Form me both players at the ball with a split second causing the impact. So for me (and I see I’m in a minority here) it’s reckless and not serious foul play.

As an Arsenal follower from a purely football point of view if the Arsenal defender had concentrated more on the ball than pulling and tugging then he would have stopped the goal! Taylor reffed a difficult game well , although I thought it was a reckless yellow and not a red 🤷🏻‍♂️ Far too much...

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In another world I used to train people how to question others in order to obtain the most accurate information you could and of course before being able to train others I myself had to be trained to be a trainer and facilitate discussions in an adult classroom environment. So the main thrust of...

Thanks, my question was aimed at highlighting the possible differences in how words may have been used or interpreted at the time. The inclusion of the ? would change the meaning of the phrase from a statement to a query.

I haven’t heard the audio , was it “Line of vision” or “Line of vision?”

“Hope the sarnies are better than last time!” Says the assistant over comms!

Let’s not forget the reserves that each county FA are sitting on, but the most important thing is that we (as referees) ensure that we report everything , to ignore is to be part of the problem.

Even in Walking Football and at 60+ age category ! I was contacted by a colleague yesterday evening for support and advice following incidents in the final of a small event. A player didn’t agree with key decisions made by the referee, since binned for dissent, continued so upgraded to a red...

No I am fairly certain in that situation a substitution procedure cannot take place until the player has served their timed suspension.

If it’s a substitute don’t you just treat it as a yellow card with no timed suspension attached?

It’s faster than you think🤣🤣

I often see on here Referees being disgruntled with what’s happening in regular grassroots football and contemplating packing it all in or actually walking away from refereeing. There is a growing opportunity (and a need) for FA Referees to become involved in walking football. There are close...

I certainly think discussing a ‘bad referee’ with a fellow coach on the sidelines within the hearing of others is certainly not very respectful towards the referee because clearly if you are describing the ref as ‘bad’ (your words) it wouldnt be a good example to set your players as a coach?

I suppose the majority of mistakes are made because the majority of decisions are made at grassroots level🤔