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I wonder if they classify that as personalisation, and won't allow returns on that basis. I'd argue that all day long though, because that looks pony. Thanks for the heads-up though.

More pertinently, don't mention that you did not see which player had called your Lino such a nice word. Perhaps also do not mention that your (assume) club lino had to help you out. If you had CARs, you would have to see and hear everything yourself for it to be credible. Right decision of...

Weren't you curious as to what he was reporting you for? Apart from the usual responses above, I'd have asked him why. Seems a bit strange.

Nip that in the bud. If asked, you're "old enough". Give an air of confidence but also indifference, any comments re: your age are generally to undermine you so don't get involved Any appeal? I know we don't referee that way but there's an element of refereeing to expectations. If the...

Just take the attitude that spitting is a pointless act even when aimed at the floor, and if it hits an oppo player anywhere on the body, "accidental" or not, just bin them.

Seems to indicate that only the referee has made the error. I'd suggest that the referee and both clubs are as guilty as each other in these circumstances.

Will, I think J-K is saying the plans to have all L5 refs is being scrapped. @J-K what's the source of your information?

With Padfoot on this one. Yes, it's a crap Law and makes no difference in most cases, but there's also nothing difficult with having a quick word with the player concerned before the game just letting him know you "may be" being observed and he needs to fall in line. You can do it in a...

@SM I saw your update that you're still having trouble. The doctor is fine to tell you the symptoms, but the cause is not necessarily related to your knee at all and just rest/ice on that area is only going to mask the issue. Knee soreness (usually on the outside but could affect anywhere) can...

Agreed with Russell. Unless the player has received warnings regarding his conduct, I'd just be telling him to shut up and improve his own play before criticising mine. Also, if you watch Prem League, the ref always blows for the offside and never just plays on from the keepers hands. Simple...

Endangering safety is a send off. Assume you felt it was reckless and could have been dangerous, but felt a caution was correct? If so, fine. He'd be off in one of my games. Right course of action, hope they throw the book at him. Yes, correct to abandon and I hope you are OK, no matter how...

One of the big changes I have found, from working with L3s and from being an L4 myself, is the new level of being a proper hard case on the pitch and not taking any sh1t. Seen it a few times and it really works.

I have never seen or heard that or had to sign anything to that effect. My last "CRB" or whatever it's called, was last year and I was put down as a volunteer. That is the instruction from Essex CFA. Essex CFA will ask you to contribute £10 and should pay the rest (if any). If you don't have...

That's never going to end well, considering some of the clowns I've had as AR in the last few years. One last year gave offside direct from a goal kick.

Ryan, very simply do not allow CARs to give you anything other than ball in/out of play and offside. My process for CARs would be to talk to both lino's in front of the captains before the toss, and just briefly tell them their ONLY job is ball in/out of play and offside, against which you will...

Make sure you raise this with Nike (through the retailer or direct). I have heard the same from a number of referees this season, stories of numerous objects falling out of pockets, if you don't tell them they will not change it.

At that level I don't think there is a need to play such "accurate" added time, especially if the game is getting tasty. Stoppages or not, if it's getting a bit heated just play 2 or 3 minutes and get yourself out of there.

That was the bit I had forgotten! I knew there was something - first recommendation would be for heel pads which raise the heel slightly and provide much greater shock absorption. The hard ground plays havoc as football boots are not normally the most comfy or padded in the heel area

Significant calf stretching is needed, as Brian says stair raises will give a full movement of the tendon and linked muscles. Look up stretching techniques such as standing stretches for both upper and lower calf. Usually such injuries are related to overuse, but if it continues after rest and...

Hi Dr.Ben, From my (years of) experience, the banter in "Banter, bitching and smelly toilets" is ok, referees that know each other would often have such discussions, but this seems very much at odds with the excruciating quote in "Polite smiles and thank you's.." where the referee sees fit to...