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Since it is a holding offence, it is a red card. I can see how the referee thought it was a caution for the sliding tackle, but that didn't make contact. I'm not convinced, however, that the holding offence continued into the penalty area.

A different kind of challenge for sure. Still, I would prefer the Supply League challenge to this clusteryouknowwhat.

I'm a big fan of old Dean.

I am a Tottenham supporter too. Taylor had a very good game (even if I am not an AT fan; I find his style incredibly laxidasical). Truth is, when you can't create anything for 80 minutes, you can't blame the referee for having lost. I prefer to blame Rose, Aurier, and Eriksen who were all...

To me, you have described a situation wherein no foul has occured. The red player, you say, bent down to head the ball and came from behind the green player to do it. Sounds like neither (or both?) were playing on the edge here and I would prefer to carry on.

I would say they are delaying the restart of play.

It is really a contextual question. A defensive free kick being 2-5 yards away from the correct spot doesn't warrant much, especially if the quality of the players isn't high. A free kick near the attacking penalty area should be tightly monitored and controlled, regardless of skill level.

Do names not get added to teamsheets along with numbers over there? We don't even ask for names here, we go strictly by number.

I find wearing a microphone dramatically changes the game. As an AR, I find it much better as I can assist and advise the referee on matters which are not within my immediate zone of credibility.

Yeah, his starting position doesn't help him nor does his lack of dynamism. The tackle comes in from a ways out, so he has a lot of notice to accelerate to a better angle if not a more credible proximity. It does, however, look like questions should be asked of AR1 and the fourth official on...

Looked like a great tackle tbf.

I average just under 10 km with my most intense match of the season having been just about 12 km.

I have just come back from the U17 National Championships in Canada and while I had a lovely time, my performance overall was incredibly disappointing. In particular, my first three matches went extremely well, my assessments were very good, but my performances got progressively worse over the...

During key match incidents, it is incredibly important to raise your concentration levels to avoid making errors. Most assessors can accept a technical error or a bad habit, but when a KMI is incorrectly done, you can rest assured that the report will not be kind. In this case, you recognized...

Players standing in front of the ball before a free kick or picking up the ball right after a foul called against them is both my pet peeve and a potential flashpoint as the game progresses. It is important to nip it in the bud early on, as if you wait until the 70th minute, you will then be in...

This is exactly what I'm recommending. Great officiating, in this instance at least, from Mr. Oliver.

The problem being that your focus is affected by the presence of an assessor.

I am also giving two bites at the cherry to a midfielder to pick out a pass when he loses possession within a few seconds of a foul in the midfield. The defenders committed the foul, they have no right to be upset that I am punishing it.

If it is taking forever to complete just blow for the foul. If it takes him more than a few seconds to get set for the shot, there is no advantage there.

Yes that's exactly what I am saying. Wait for the player to shoot and see. If he scores, signal the advantage and then the goal and you look like a hero; he doesn't score and call the PK and it looks normal. While you're at it, keep your whistle out of your mouth until you're ready to blow it.