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But this is my point - posters here complaining that Klopp didn't get a ban. What would change if he got a ban for 3 games? Nothing, because the willingness to change is not there by the PL. A long ban would be a token gesture to appease the anti-Klopp brigade rather than a demonstration of...

Well it depends on what is roared obviously, but you'll struggle to find someone as pedantic as me as to sideline behaviour. 😎 Back to the PL - I bet there will be numerous examples of managers acting unacceptably this weekend, and probably none will be sanctioned, so whatever happened to Klopp...

It is really that big a deal that he escaped punishment? Klopp is just the latest and punishing one manager will change nothing. Punishment needs to be harsh and consistent. Focusing on the Klopp incident allows others to escape criticism. Let's be honest as well - a small fine or a ban of 10...

Brilliant. Now do it live. What it really captures is that top level referees are actually very calm, logical, really smart and good at their job. It removes all doubt and confusion about decisions and just think - the pundits will actually have to understand the laws as they will have heard...

Seems that Klopp is target of the week, between this and the "xenophobia" narrative some people are trying to push. There is a process in place and from what we can tell, it is been followed. Disagree and argue that, but whether it is fit for purpose or not is nothing to do with Klopp. I hate...

When I started out, I always tried to think about it in terms if playing a game with my mates: No card (careless): The player didn't mean to foul and was just slow or a somewhat clumsy. Still mates, no harm done. Yellow (reckless): The player intentionally fouled another player in a low level...

Not in Ireland. All you need to become a "newly qualified referee" is to sit the referee course and pass the test (which everyone pretty much does). Some referees join local branches and some do not. If you don't join one, you are pretty much on your own.

I don't know what this RA directive is... However, I would be speaking with my local referee branch for advise.

It seems the league really done you putting you in a top of the table clash where one of the sides has a reputation for poor discipline. It does nothing to help you or the league as many a ref may just jack it in after. We don't have sin bins where I ref, but I would have handled the incidents...

I've no doubt AT will be given loads of more big games because the main story is all about how great the game was and how the PL is the best in the world.... usual guff. Looking back though - constant pulling players down without sanction, two fouls not given by on-field ref in VAR disallowed...

If in one of my matches, an outside agent enters the field and assaults or tries to assault another person, that's it, I'm done. I'm not continuing a match where a crime was just committed. If an outside agent will throw punches at a player, they will just as likely throw punches at a ref. BTW...

If a player or manager wants to ask me a question or engage in conversation at half time or after a match, I will do my best to oblige. If they have no interest in listening themselves, I simply tell them I won't be lectured at and walk away.

Where I am, we line up the players for the boot check and also check for jewelry. A couple of times players have spit right in front of me, in my direction, and I have been so tempted to card them just due to their shear disregard or disrespect. I held back both times but gave them a rollicking.

Interesting @Tealeaf . I have very wide feet and struggle with normal trainers. Will look out for ASICS and maybe try Tiempos. I used to wear not-expensive Copa boots (£60) but just got sick of the discomfort. Went for Copa Mundials, and yes, they cost a lot more, but they are just very...

A game about 2 weeks ago - start of new season. U12s lowest level team starting competitive soccer who hadn't really a clue of things. I marked out the distance and they had stood about 6 feet away. I told them to come up to me as it was obvious they didn't know what they should do. I then told...

About 30 seconds after final whistle. Player came up speaking in an aggressive manner in a foreign language. Was obvious that they were being aggressive but not idea if OFFINABUS. So gave yellow for AAA.

I don't agree in absolute terms with your first statement. There are occasions I believe the players have been coached to appeal everything everytime, doing so in unison and loudly which will intimidate certain referees. A couple of times last season I've loudly warned teams that I've had enough...

Funnily enough - following this thread, and in a u14 game last night, defender roars just as attacker takes shot which is subsequently saved. I couldn't tell which of 2 players it was, so all I could do was award the IDF and say that because I couldn't tell who it was, I couldn't issue the...

I'd take great exception to anyone telling me they are a qualified ref and disagreeing with my decision. I expect much higher standards than players who never officiated. Any ref will know it is not helpful to be told they got it wrong. Depending on how it was said, I would be looking to caution...

Wow. What an introduction. Not sure anyone knows what is right to do when someone gets kicked in the head, but I think I will be asking the victim whether they want the police called.