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So, based on what you have actually observed, the correct outcome in law is a penalty. But you knowingly choose a defensive free kick instead. In part, because of ‘what everyone is saying’! Really?! More constructively, I don’t think this is an easy situation with a straightforward solution...

That’s a very fair challenge and it certainly got me thinking! I’m not sure I can strictly justify my approach in a pure Laws way 😊. Although, interestingly, I’m also aiming to get to the ‘what will help you manage the situation best’ outcome. Because a strict law interpretation could be...

And the reason it’s a more difficult sell is because the alternative to the PK needs to be not just comparable but actually better 😊

More than just allowed, if the altercation is serious, then it's absolutely recommended! If you (or your team) the witness the first offence, then restarting with a FK to the opposition is correct. If, on the other hand, you only see the altercation already underway, then cautioning both...

Whilst it’s not (yet) a mandatory caution, you might also wish to consider a yellow card for the striker to better ‘sell’ the overall outcome.

It does get very tricky in these situations! Worth getting in the habit of repeated quick 'head flicks' from facing forward to the left hand side and back again. Best way to stay (relatively) on top of both key priorities.

If no treatment actually occurs and the physio does not enter, then officially the player can remain on the FOP. However, my personal coaching to new and developing refs is that, if the injury appears so serious that you have to stop the game with the ball in play, then I'm a fan of simply...

I totally agree. I remained a little unsure even after seeing this presentation, even though the arrow is clearly pointing far more closely to the referee’s position than to the ball position when he blew his whistle. However I then got it clarified through PGMO and it also featured as one of...

https://www.theifab.com/law-changes/latest/ In the presentation at the top of the page. It’s the video of Yellows v Whites where the referee gets hit by the ball. Given our numerous discussions about how poorly IFAB generally phrase / clarify things, I find it’s always worth digging into...

Absolutely @bester. And it’s been clarified by IFAB that, in the case of the ball hitting a match official, the point of that impact is where play is stopped (if, indeed, play needs to be stopped).

The ball going into the goal sounds like a pretty promising attack to me 😂. So, perfectly valid to stop for the drop ball. Technically, I believe the drop ball in this instance should actually be to the defensive team where it hits the referee (despite the question wording) .. but easier /...

Haven't seen the Zirkzee incident. However the goal that was disallowed for offside was (IMO) 100% correct based on current guidance around Deliberate vs Deflection. Maguire's body movement was instinctive and uncontrolled and therefore classed as a Deflection, hence the offside flag. Whilst...

I was given minor development (a couple of years back at Step 1) for waiting too long to flag a 'lone runner'. It was 30+ degrees and the attacker made his displeasure at the extra running he was made to do abundantly clear :)! However, before flagging"early" you really need to be clear that...

I think we agree completely. In real life, if you haven’t decided to penalise the offside offence before the tackle occurs then it’s a straightforward FK and YC. It’s just that law questions shouldn’t leave wiggle room and the reality is that an attacker simply running towards a ball can...

Not sure that it yet completely works as a question without any info on other attacking players. If there are clearly NO other (onside) attackers also running for the ball, then penalising the only one who is running toward it is both acceptable and recommended. Answer A If, however, there are...

Can I be Reserve AR, can I, can I, pretty please 😄

First challenge is possible to spot as a penalty from the alternative (and slow motion) camera angle .. very tough to spot live with the defender's toe millimetres from the ball Second one is also a foul for me but would have been a tough sell with the attacker staying on his feet. So, for me...

And a bunch of tulips for each keeper at match end if they haven’t infringed 👏😀

You’re right, it’s not in the least bit complicated for any one individual referee. However, unless there is a decent amount of consistency and coordination across referees, then it risks becoming confusing, complicated and frustrating for players and teams … especially goalkeepers!

Whilst sometimes we question the clarity of players’ thinking, to suggest that any defender would actually intend for the ball to hit their hand in this scenario (with the GK well positioned) would stretch credulity! In that sense, it’s clearly not deliberate .. but is the result of a clearly...