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  1. Richard smith

    Referee books

    What did Mr Collina call his Autobiography????
  2. Richard smith

    Old Firm Send Off

    Having seen the video, the Referee has got that card spot on
  3. Richard smith

    Old Firm Send Off

    DOGSO for me all day long RED CARD all day long
  4. Richard smith

    Differences

    The law as it stands, as far as I am aware refers to Under Garments. My understanding of law is that the under garments should be the same main colour as the shirt or shorts being worn
  5. Richard smith

    Change of Goalkeepers at half time – u14 match

    The Jist of the matter is that the referee needs to be notified of the change being made and it requires making at a stoppage in play. IE Half time or other natural stoppage
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    Junior/Youth Nice try Jim....

    This situation has been dealt with correctly, IMHO (For what its worth) The coach cannot be allowed to substitute the offending player to allow his team to remain with desired number of players Caution for the coach for entering FoP without Permission, Spot On
  7. Richard smith

    Having thick skin

    Thick skin Try Rhino Hide To be fair it is something you develop as your experience improves Over the years I've been an MO, I have come to learn which coaches I cam communicate with and which Coaches are best left alone
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    Any tips for refereeing academy games

    I have found with Academy Games, I talk more to lessen the need for the whistle Talking to prevent offences is a big thing for me I Also find the younger the player the more talking I Do Its almost like being an educator as well as a law enforcer
  9. Richard smith

    First Game this Sunday 😩

    FanofChelsea Mind and lets us all know how your game tomorrow goes :)
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    First Game this Sunday 😩

    Go out and enjoy it As has been stated by others, the nerves never go away , you just learn how to deal with them
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    First Game this Sunday 😩

    Use the senior member of your Association as a Sounding Board Ask for his opinion The more senior members of your association will be a fountain of knowledge to you in your early games
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    First Game this Sunday 😩

    Is there to be a more experienced member of your association watching you at the weekend, as it is your 1st game?? If so, make sure there is a conversation between the 2 of you at the games conclusion Ask for pointers on things that can be improved and also ask for information on things that...
  13. Richard smith

    Where do you keep your cards, book etc ?

    May referees that are "OLD SCHOOL" still do
  14. Richard smith

    Where do you keep your cards, book etc ?

    Red goes in Top Left Yellow goes in Top Right Notebook & Pen/pencil go in rear right
  15. Richard smith

    How many competitive games have you guys reffed?

    Far Too Many Some people would say, But to be fair I have said My refereeing will continue til one of two things happen 1. I stop enjoying it 2. My body gives up
  16. Richard smith

    problem with linesman

    The updated laws of the game have a graphic which shows were the Arm begins and ends Pages 104 & 105 of the new seasons laws of the game refers
  17. Richard smith

    I’m too lenient and it backfired today

    We have all had that match we've lost control of. the thing is that you identify the points that require rectifying. I am heartened by the fact that in the OP you have listed points that you feel need worked on Using the points noted as learning points, Is the way forward. Like many have said...
  18. Richard smith

    Too Windy

    Ever Now and then I fall apart
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    Too Windy

    you misunderstand what I mean I am all for the ball in the air, and there is a place for it within the game, however in windy conditions as were being discussed in this thread , However in the conditions that were being discussed in this thread, my opinion is that the ball on the ground is far...
  20. Richard smith

    Too Windy

    I Never mentioned headers in any of Post on this thread so where are you getting that I wish to see headering the ball banned from???
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