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Your replies have really made myself feel more at ease with the situation thank you. I think my biggest gripe was getting the feeling that I was completely useless but to know others have been through similar gives me confidence that I can turn it around. Im going to call my RDO tomorrow and see...

I really appreciate the feedback it helps a lot. There were a couple of other things that I struggled with too which I think didn't help. For example when there was an injury I would stop play but then I would forget who last had possession so who to drop the ball to and this is of course really...

Unfortunately my second match did not go as well. I think I overheard both teams at halftime saying the ref Is crap, this is the worst ref we've had etc. As a new ref its hard to put my finger on where I went wrong, perhaps its indecisiveness or lack of authority. I really dont know. There were...

So looking at the performance of the referee in Birmingham v Ipswich. I thought he started with quite a low tolerance for fouls but came into the game really well. The two major decisions were both controversial but he probably got them both right. The shove by the striker on Greaves Where he...

I refereed my first adult match last Sunday and it was an eye opener for sure. I'd previously refereed a mini soccer game and run the line in some decent standard team adult friendlies. But being in the middle for an adult game was something different. The first thing I noticed were the mind...

Ok thanks. What about adult clubs? I will contact my local referee development officer to see if he can get anything arranged for me. I've asked around with a few people I know who manage clubs to see if they can sort me out something to. Also when it comes to contacting the RDO do they...

When you say go to tournaments. How would I go about doing that? Are you suggesting that instead of just going through the centre circle app with the fa there are other apps and associations who offer fixtures?

Hi, as a new referee I was just wandering when I can expect to see some matches become available. I'm in Suffolk and have joined the centre circle app. But I'm guessing there won't be much activity until at least July? Is there a specific date when matches tend to start becoming available? Cheers

Yes I'm Suffolk based. I did my course in Norfolk was really good.

Hi all. Im due to take my basic referee course soon in the UK When this is completed what is the normal process? Will my local FA arrange matches for me or do I need to do this myself. Also considering the season has just ended will friendly matches count towards my 5 officiated matches?