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Have to agree with the faction who would send him to the line - it's a visual act that everyone can see - done to undermine your authority totally.

Does anyone know, on the off chance, of a High Street Retailer that stocks Fox40 Finger Grip Whistles in the West Midlands at all - or know where I could order one to arrive before Sunday (very short notice I know!)

I know Marv well (as he's from my County - and have been out with him on games in the past) - very nice guy. From the CFA website: Since 2009 Marvyn has been on the National List of Assistant Referees. He was appointed to the JPT Trophy Final as a Reserve Assistant Referee at Wembley Stadium...

I would do with the Spintso watch or this one made by Reebok with input from the NFL Referees Panel http://www.honigs-europe.com/index.php/football/accessories-2013-11-02-2013-11-02/f77n-officiating-game-timer-detail

Got my first assessment through by email for a game I did on Saturday in the National Juniors League (this is for American Football btw) The sense of fear and anticipation I used to get when an FA one used to come through returned in spades - but I was pleasantly surprised to read the report...

No problem SM - I just want to clarify - my comment about the FA picking up on stuff like that wasn't a threat at all on my part but just a friendly word of guidance for ALL persons. I have seen a colleague of mine in another County carpeted by his CFA for posting stuff like that online - and...

Had a "warm welcome" coming off after doing a Fourth Official on the FA Trophy at Worcester City a good few years ago. Anyone who remembered St George's Lane will know that the dressing rooms were in one corner of the ground - and to get to them from the pitch had to go through this cage tunnel...

I sincerely hope that no-one at the FA sees Mr Cohen's posts of alleged "brown-nosing" etc. and denigrating them and their other officials in that manner - for they may feel the need to haul him up before the Committee Beak. I have heard of others carpeted for much less...

Well the game went well - still learning the ropes so a few things were a bit rough around the edges. Managed to flag a pretty good Pass Interference penalty (one of those textbook examples that chalked off what would have been a touchdown). Worst part was the sideline I was in front of - they...

How about having four of them - player gets to choose three pockets at random to determine punishment - fruit machine style...

Ah yes - NFL Europe - which was setup as a spring league by the NFL to help develop players and coaches for playing back in the big league in the States. The NFL assumed the expenses of players and coaches living in Europe. The league reportedly was losing about $30 million a season - so the...

Been assigned to a busy weekend next week! Got my first ever game on the Senior British National League (as Head Linesman) with a short jaunt up to the Tipton Sports Academy (been there a couple of times when I was running the line in the West Midlands League) - for a fixture between the...

ONE of world football’s most influential decision makers has branded Josh Meekings’ cup final ban a ‘ludicrous injustice’ and urged the SFA to back down today before the matter is taken out of their hands. FIFA vice president Jim Boyce launched a blistering attack on Hampden’s sixth floor when...

"If it moves, kick it - if it doesn't move, kick it until it does..."

Any encroachment before a throw-in or free kick - I'm marching them back 5 yards as well ;)

I agree whole heartedly about the "get together and discuss things through" - as I had a similar situation with a fumble recovery and interception play right on my sideline. The Umpire came across to my position right on top of the massive pile of players - and I had to calmly and clearly...

I'd be more than happy next time allowing him to mark out the ten yards from the corner flag - and then ignoring the markings as they would be illegal as they would actually need to be ten yards from the corner arc - not the actual flag ;)

There was one story the great Nobby Stiles told us a while back. Whilst playing an evening game - he took out an opposition player in his own particular style. Referee calls him over and brings out the little black book to take his name - to which Nobby protested "I can't see a thing ref - the...

Had my first game as an official in another sport yesterday - with a pre-season friendly between the Birmingham Bulls and the Coventry Jets (this is American Football btw). First of all - there were 5 of us appointed to officiate the game - each with their own particular role. I was tasked...

I have one from a football club that I follow abroad on my right forearm (just up from the wrist). I always wear a wristband whilst out on games which covers it (actually deliberately chose that spot for it because of that)