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Most referees purchase from The RefStop, they are run by referees and understand and tailor to referees’ needs. They are usually also the first to release new gear such as the training wear each season. However, they can be quite pricey, so some buy from sites like Newitts and Kitlocker who are...

Hi everyone. With the new season coming up, I wanted to check I have all the important referee clothing. I have all the match kit, but what training wear should I purchase? There are many items on RefStop in the 24-25 Training section and I don’t want to buy things for the sake of it. I think I...

Tbf the few instances where it has happened (black kit clash) was where both teams’ home shirts clashed and the away team didn’t have an away kit, so just arrived with all their players in a black T-shirt 😫 I had to tell the coach that either their team can go in bibs - as I know I shouldn’t be...

Not really linked to the topic, but didn’t want to start a new thread for this: any users here from Surrey FA or anyone with knowhow who knows about guidance regarding whether refs can buy a different colour referee shirt (not black) as I have had a few instances where my kit clashes with some...

Tbf you haven’t really shown your argument to prove why Makkelie is a “top referee”. All you have been saying is that we are “so wrong again”. As others have said, his signalling is extremely confusing and would not go down well with observers. That may be his ‘style’ of refereeing but it...

A tiny bit off topic, and I’m sure has been posted elsewhere, but how do you guys get involved with summer youth football tournaments/friendlies? I can’t find anywhere that tournaments are looking for refs, and I’m not sure whether or not to chat to my Club sec to see whether he has games...

I’m certainly very pleased for her, I’ve been following her career (having refereed big women’s matches recently) over the last few years and she is certainly the best Englishwoman we’ve got! You can tell I like her due to my pfp 😉 I’ve done a bit of research, and in the last 10 years, there...

Thanks a lot everyone, I really appreciate this advice!

Hi everyone, I’m Marcus and am a teenage referee. I am really enthusiastic about refereeing and just want to ref as many games as I can. I completed my referee course a couple of months ago and have thus far refereed 4 youth fixtures: boys U11 and U12 and girls U12 and U13. Those matches went...

Completely agree. I am a very avid supporter of Chelsea women, have been following them for many years. but popularity will not be there if tickets are the same (super expensive!) cost as the men’s games. Families go to the WSL because it’s a fun day out to see their favourite players, and it’s...

It’s such a shame that although the WSL is the highest standard of women’s football in England, the refs are not professional. Nor are any of the Championship clubs. The women’s game is increasing in popularity- great! - but the amount of money simply is not there. Only Chelsea and Arsenal seem...