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Local league senior cup quarter final. Hyped up and really focused on having a great game. Do my pre match instructions to CARs and check boots do the handshake, call skippers up and do the toss so I'm thinking right let's go. Next as I'm counting I realise- no corner flags. Two red faced...

Sorry to hear you've been assaulted and hope your Ok. Unfortunately in every area there are a few teams that give even the most experienced of referees a thorough examination and at best you come off feeling like you've been in a washing machine. Thankfully I've never been assaulted, the...

If I'm honest most club assistants are honest, useless and clueless but honest nonetheless. It's rare I have one that cheats on a regular basis. The majority can do in and out of play but when you look across the line for an offside they are nowhere near play!

Given that you yourself wasn't 100% sure and no one seemed to argue then I'd give the goal. I would only get involved if I was 100% convinced it was offside

Hi guys, I'm looking for ONE stick of the new variety if anyone has one. Slim chance but fingers crossed. Thanks Declan

I think you could have had a case for possible abandonment dependingon the severity of the parent's language. At the very least a report for pitch invasion by a spectator is required. Nothing wrong with the sending off or handling of.

Two things I always use in these circumstances. Proximity to ball and whether it's actually shoulder to shoulder. If a player has no chance of getting ball for example then it's a foul or if it's not on the shoulder it's a foul

Was fortunate enough that I had a game where Teamsheets with correct numbers were provided. The no 14 Red produced a shocking 2 footed knee high scissor tackle and due to the fact I had teamsheets I was able to whip out the red quickly to avoid confrontations between the teams

If this was my game then both would be walking. Head to Head is a sending off offence and a spell on the sidelines normally works well! Also means next time I appear to do a fixture for either side I have sides that are better behaved

Last season I had a game where I showed 8 cautions (Two to the same player therefore red) and two straight reds. This season a game I officiated went fine in first half but as a lot riding on it the second half had 6 cautions and 2 reds. Not bad for 45 minutes!

How do you feel about refereeing? Assuming you have a mentor who's watched you discuss it with him. My personal opinion would be if you wish to use promotion to improve your game and learn from assessments then definitely go for it.

An interesting topic that ALMOST lost sight of the original poster's message- that he was finding it hard refereeing. Unfortunately when you put on that black strip you MUST put on a thick skin. The first couple of years as a referee, or a new referee to an area, are the hardest to cope with...

Even on me the XL is coming up massive!

Depends on where in Surrey you are. Like Ross I was a Surrey south eastern combination referee. Occasional Wimbledon and district game and Sunday I was always on duty in the Morden and District league. All excellent well run leagues

I have to question the poster's initial statements because whilst most referees know they are reasonable very few claim to be good or better. The other concern is to come onto a site like this and rant. If he referees regularly then he will know that even the most experienced referees have a...

Several years back when I was in Surrey a referee was assaulted so he slapped him back. Got a 6 month ban.

Partially in agreement but a lot also depends on how long is left to go and also the level of match your officiating. I.e. A supply league match is more likely to continue in those circumstances than a Sunday league div 7 due to being a little more battle hardened

It reminds me of the only time I was going to give a lecture instead of a second caution. Last minute of the last game of the season. I thought I don't need it, it's the end of the season just call him over and give him a rollocking. As I'm calling him over he shouts at me ' what are you doing...

Given that you appeared to assess the situation I agree that I'd give the free kick. Advantage or not I know I'd be walking the player

Where the GK picks it up. Also whilst there is nothing in the laws to prevent it being a quick free kick generally I would advise that you be 'very ceremonial ' to assist your match control.