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Yes, the punishment fits the crime. Irrespective of law: if you do not caution him - the offended team are going to be angry, the offending team will be happy. If you send him off - the offended team are going to be happy, the offending team will be angry. If you yellow card him - both teams...

Welcome! I tutor, but not in Northumberland. I imagine you will get an email from the Northumberland FA which will answer all your questions, but in the meantime, here are the generic replies to your answer. 1. Bring food and drink, suitable clothing, a change of footwear, and shin-guards...

Yampy is correct - i.e. the referee was completely correct in law. I have extracted the relevant sections of the LOTG below showing the referees correct thinking process. I'm not quite sure of the question though - "is this in the spirit of the game?". I don't see what other option the referee...

What I've picked up from seminars is more the way you conduct yourself on social media, not the need to change your name. Who am I to judge what you do though. Even more so if you have personal reasons to do it.

Really? Bit melodramatic. If you're really too worried, just change your surname on your Facebook to your middle name / a close (but not too close) resemblance of your surname. If you have Twitter/Instagram, just lock your account.

Leave it

I would recommend touchline flags Smudger - they seem to be the norm. Likewise, they are reliable, high quality, and do the job well. Even so, that when Mark Clatenburg was offered Evrocoms for the Euros, he refused and requested use of his touchlines.

16/17 year olds are ready for open age football. To think otherwise is quite worrying. Whether they are ready for senior football such as supply league middles, is another matter.

Not your decision - only the AR will know if he can carry on.

1. Enjoy it 2. Commit to it 3. Consistency - probably at the top of any club's checklist 4. Teamwork - work hard on it. It is vitally important. Likewise, your assistants are there to enjoy themselves too - treat them as part of the team, show an interest, make new friends. 5. Don't be arrogant...

Yep! Contact your RDO and try and get one though - no harm in asking, and they are often priced at around £10

Well done to all those who have achieved their level 4 promotion! Top ~4% of referees in the country!

I don't instruct my assistants what ties to wear, they should be self-explanatory. If you're on a county or FA cup game - always wear a county tie. If you're on a supply league game - the supply league's tie / county tie / if worse comes to worse, any ordinary smart, professional tie. If you're...

Summary points for the thread: 1. County FA badges and ties can be bought from the County FA, just email your RDO (although some only give out ties to staff, but your RDO will inform you of that, when you ask to purchase one) 2. County FA badges should be worn in all County (irrespective of...

I think it would be better to avoid ambiguity Richard - in your above instructions, you are giving the CAR the opportunity to get involved. I would stick along the lines of - please leave all foul throws, arms and feet, to me. Add that to the below, and you have yourself some concise prematch...

Indeed, the conflict of interest here is remarkable. A correctly worded email (i.e. sensitive/empathetic/inquisitive in nature and not authoritative/questioning) to the CFA RDO would be beneficial in this situation definitely. They can then direct in terms of next steps, or even provide...

County FAs usually give out branded Nike Polos to referee staff (i.e. volunteers) and development group members. If you're not one of those - I would suggest hanging off a county branded polo. If you want to look smart and professional I would suggest something along the lines of this...

Hi Steve, Three definitions for you: Careless is when a player shows a lack of attention or consideration when making a challenge or acts without precaution. No disciplinary sanction is needed Reckless is when a player acts with disregard to the danger to, or consequences for, an opponent...

MOTD will skin the referee regardless. 1) Give the penalty - "He shouldn't be given the penalty with his 'obstructed' view" 2) IDFK and caution for simulation - "That wasn't simulation, there was slight contact. We've seen them given" 3) Gives nothing, i.e. there is no foul, or clear act of...

Thank you all for your kind words. Indeed, the hard work and commitment increases, and continues! Congratulations to those who have also obtained promotion!