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Since I started refereeing (usually under 13's) I chose not to lecture players pre-match on what I would and wouldn't tolerate. Yesterday, however, I had an under 15's game (much better football but also older boys who know a lot more words and phrases if you get what I mean) and decided to tell...

If I was refereeing a game that had a spectator like the one on the video I'd probably give a few dodgy decisions just to see his reaction - absolutely hilarious! :D On a more serious note, a pre match check should have alerted the officials to this but, as it wasn't, the referee has to make a...

Did anyone else think he was in two minds about whether to give a penalty to Chelsea or an indirect free kick for diving/simulation? Although Andre Marriner clearly blew for an infringement, he seemed to wait a few seconds before actually pointing to the spot and I just wonder if he was just...

Good question and certainly one most, if not all, referees ask themselves if not others. I'd like to reiterate what the other guys have said, especially 'TheReferee123'. It's really important that you sell a decision even if you're not completely confident in it - giving a strong, clear arm...

There seems to be a difference, correct me if I'm wrong, between Scotland and England and what colours can be worn so it's less likely you'll need a colour other than black in England. I'd suggest either Micky, I've got a black and yellow kit and wear them more or less alternate weeks because of...

Mike's point, although perhaps obvious, is so important! My first game was during a tournament, decent crowd for a 15's match, being assessed, done all the prep, blew the whistle…and forgot to start the watch. As it was a tournament there was no specific KO time so I literally guessed when...

Hi Micky! Congratulations and welcome to the forum. It's good to see a referee from the Scottish system, like myself, on the forum as it's really interesting to see the differences between how things are run in different areas of the UK. Good luck and enjoy :)

Hi all! Since starting the refereeing course I've been very interested in reading the posts and comments throughout the forum and now I've passed (98%) I thought I'd post. Apologies for another 'first game' thread but I thought it'd be good to hear from other members regarding a huge step in the...