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Having a massive argument on twitter about this incident - Lino appears to flag for the two attackers closer to the goal than the goalkeeper who is the second to last defender. Would assume this is for interfering with the defender's line of sight of the shot. Fans on twitter obviously...

Thanks all for the messages, even if it did go about off topic! It went well! Gave a pen in the first 5 mins, with some complaints but they missed anyway so it didn't matter! Not long after, I ruled out a goal being over the line as I had no way of telling if it went fully offer and the club...

Recently in youth football, I've been easily cautioning players so hopefully, I won't have any issue in adult football!

So this Saturday I have my first Men's League game. I've mainly done youth and a few adult friendlies but I'm now delving into league football at the age of 17. I was wondering if you have any advice for me, regarding anything you think I should know. For anyone who's interested, I'm reffing in...

A couple of queries on the LOTG. Firstly is it mandatory to have flags on the corner flag poles. I do a lot of youth games without flags. Also what is the ruling on attackers jumping in front of keepers attempting a drop kick from thier hand. Yellow and IDFK?

So I’m at the Spurs v Watford game at stadium MK where Watford has a man sent off after pulling down dele alli I’m the penalty area. I thought the new laws said this is only a yellow now, as a penalty is deemed a big enough punishment. Perhaps the ref though a genuine attempt for the ball wasn’t...

To be honest, I had very little stick! I think they saw I was 16 and decided to keep it quiet.

I didn't ignore your advice? I made a personal decision that paid off. No disrespect, but I enjoyed the game I did and had no issues. Tell me what I've done wrong there?

I'm glad I did it. Everyone has to start somewhere. I know I had a bit of luck with this game but I can now build up my confidence from it.

Reffed the police game this morning and it couldn't have been easier. That said one team turned up with only 9 men and the game was played in good spirits ending up 12-0 to the full squaded team. There was a bit of stick here and there but nothing too major. A couple of decisions to be made but...

My dad is a copper himself. He doesn't play but he has friends who are responsible for finding a ref for there games. I thought it might be a good place to start.

Hello, I've been reffing for over a year now and as a 16-year-old, I have only really done youth football. I've clocked up many games at this level and had no real issues. However, I have only ever been on the line for adult games, with not enough confidence to take the middle. However, I was...

He said it was issues with his teeth, and yeah I couldn't see why it would cause any harm to anyone.

Had a game last weekend where a player asked if they could wear a Gumshield. I couldn't remember anything in the LOTG that would give me a reason to say no so I allowed it. Was this correct and are they allowed?

So there isn't an answer to either questions? Odd

And what's the minimum for goal posts?

So I am teaching my sister laws of the game for her refereeing course and we were covering field marking when she asked if there was a minimum width. I know maximum is 5 inches but I couldn't seem to find anything about the minimum. I presume there is one. Anyone have any ideas?

I ref young youth football and you get a high number of foul throws. If they are blatant, I'll blow up straight away. However often throw-ins will go to the opposite team and sometimes give them a great advantage. So my question is, is there such thing as playing advantage from a foul throw say...

Can someone explain what has happened here? The ref awards the goal and then talks to the lino and can clearly be heard shouting corner ball after disallowing the goal. I can't see the ball going out but I might just be blind. http://bbc.in/2yvZHHf

No there's not. Not sure who you would contact for them though