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The extra player route doesn't feel right to me, but cautioning both does . The difference between the two scenarios is whether the free kick is direct or not- not such a big deal in a defensive situation but a ballsy decision in the penalty area! The upshot is to chalk off the goal if you...

We had a thread on a similar theme not long ago. One of those clever young things put up the encroachment / infringement outcome tables. It's worth looking at if you are doing Cup games - one of the outcomes is surprising and caught out a top level ref not so long ago

I don't think you should be falling on your sword here, the AR needs to shoulder some criticism. From how it's been described it sounds like he couldn't get your attention (happens sometimes , especially if you are dealing with a caution or injury) so he decided to allow it anyway or did it...

Were you appointed by a ref Sec on the league? If you are you can just tell them that you have no control over your appointments.

I was looking at section 5 in Law3- sanctions and ingringements. To me this suggests cautions all round and idfk. Might all be academic with some of the changes announced.

I gathered from the post that it was in improper substitution, not an extra player on the pitch.

Indirect free kick from where the player last touched it, and a booking for each player for their troubles. You will also get the added bonus of pissed off players in your ear for the remainder of the match. Out of interest, how much time had elapsed between the substitution and the 'goal'...

Welcome aboard Players will push you as far as they feel they can. Every challenge against them is a foul with every one they commit being fair. You get used to it and it eventually becomes background noise - the trick is not to get involved in justifying your decisions every time. Enjoy

At point of delivery he covers all the bases for a legal throw, players used to do a flik flak before release and this was okay. This sort of thing needs the IFABs input.

Bad referees don't get that far. They will make mistakes and have bad days, but they are so closely monitored and observed that if there was a doubt he would not be at that level

Echoing Brian's words, I would also add that Sunday football in my area will include a large number of Contrib/Supply & County players blowing the cobwebs away from a Saturday night with their mates. I did so when I was playing. Saturday's were for honours, Sunday's for laughs. Communication...

Like James, my watches are started then I blow the whistle. The other way round would see me potentially fumbling to start the watches whilst the ball is in play. That 1 or 2 seconds could see you miss something vital- like a Vinnie Jones tackle! Or indeed a goal. Or that the watches didn't...

I am fairly easy going but in this situation he walks, as does anyone else who wants to get involved. Nothing excuses physical contact in this manner.

Why hasn't the ref come across to hear out his lines beef with the crowd /management ? Whatever is being said doesn't justify his reaction but there must have been some severe provocation. The man in the middle must shoulder some criticism here.

Part of any pre match inspection at any level is to satisfy yourself that the goals and nets are secure and do not pose a threat to players, officials etc. When reffing mini soccer I always stood on the securing pegs to ensure they were actually holding the frame to the ground. Better to be...

You would certainly be entitled to expenses. If your email and contact details are correct on full-time then there is no excuse. Another way is to find out who the league ref Sec is and bug them about it too.

Vinegar and bicarbonate of soda will also do the job- I also believe Coca Cola (or Pepsi or other colas) will do the trick.

I know not of these district FAs. I officiate across 6 county FAs & have been affiliated to 2 county FAs without coming across district organisations. Are they from within cities? Us country bumpkins might be missing something

Haven't ever had cause to, but you certainly can if at the outset you know you won't get the whole game(equal halves and a half time break). I would clear it with both managers and captains - make it look like you are consulting them. The competition rules will determine the shortest possible...

Best bit of advice- be prepared to accept that you might have been wrong about a decision and apologise if you did. This works for players too.