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Regarding the level 4/3W badge - do you get one provided by the FA? Most officials I’ve seen have the 3D style one which I think looks really good. Does this get provided or do you need to add it when buying a new shirt? I also assume most retailers adding the badges will only use the 2D iron...

I received confirmation of my promotion to 3W, which I'm over the moon with! Unfortunately, I'm unable to make the National League induction camp as I'm away for a wedding over the weekend. Does any material tend to be handed out at these events? I know some referees didn't get badges, so I've...

I’ve been nominated for promotion to 3W after achieving the necessary criteria. I know it’s now up to national FA to decide to promote me. I have a few questions Does anyone know when you tend to find out? I know it’s before the end of the month but that’s about it. Also - I’ve heard...

Had a weird one yesterday. First time sending off a player for insulting me. He called me a ‘f-ing pr-k’. I sent him off, and after I did so, one of the subs shouted ‘whatever he said to you, he’s right’. I cautioned him for dissent but was sort of in two minds - could it class as OFFINABUS? I...

I've got my first FAWC game on Sunday, which I cannot wait for! Are sin-bins in use? I've looked through the rules and there are no mention of sin-bins or temporary dismissals, so just want to make sure. Thanks!

Going for 3W this season. Does anyone know whether the 15 lines (including 5 Women's games) must be open-age? I note that for the 15 middles, it specifies open-age/adult games, but this is not mentioned for the lines. I'm missing most of September and potentially April, so looking at how I can...

Thoughts on this? I’m a Leeds fan, but try not to be biased… I think this is a great decision. The commentator thought Cardiff were really hard done by because of this. For me, it’s only being debated because he’s got up and tried to carry on. If the foul doesn’t happen, it’s essentially a 2...

I achieved my L5 this season, but haven't particularly enjoyed the year. The games have pretty much been the same as I was getting as L7 because there are so many 5s here. I've never thought about it before, but would it be worth looking at the women's pathway to get to a higher level, which has...

I always said that, if I got to L5, I'd look at getting buzzers. I recently got it, and I'll now be in the middle of a 3 more often. Are there any decent deals out there? I know Touchline are the best but I'm not sure I can justify £550 while I'm a 5. I've been looking for second hand ones...

I played for 10 years and I understand ‘tactical fouling’ is part of the game. However, in my opinion, if a foul is reckless and there is no attempt to play the ball, it should be a red card. Obviously small trips, pulls, general careless fouls while a player is away should just be a yellow as...

Does anyone know of anywhere that sells the FA badge as a decal, rather than embroidered/stitched on? I bought one of the new colours from a site which doesn't offer FA badges. I have my CFA badge, but tend to referee between counties, so would rather have the FA badge. I prefer a decal as, imo...

Seen online that a few ex referees are angry at Jon Moss for having ‘Mossy’ on his boots. Really don’t understand the outrage. People saying it’s him making himself a ‘celebrity’, even though a lot of places offer free boot personalisation (I used to when I played). Wouldn’t have even been...

Not too long now hopefully 🤞

Just seen Robertson and Trent Alexander Arnold loudly swear at the officials after the game. Wonder if they'll get punished. Doesn't set the best example to youngesters or even adults for how players should be after the game. Thoughts on these?

Thoughts on this? Surely this could come under as a reckless challenge, possibly excessive force if he makes a big connection?

Anywhere in the UK you can order the 20/21 LOTG book? I could've sworn I heard someone say that it'll only be available to download (or maybe my county isn't offering physical copies). I saw a referee website in America sell it, but I expect extortionate shipping fees. As an extremely...

Found this channel on Youtube that's just packed full of key match match incidents from the MLS. Seems like they've stopped posting but it's still got hundreds of interesting clips that have been keeping my referee mind busy https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_Ba5iDNpuPJqxH17NPbBCA

This little thread made me laugh. Sums up our job quite well I thought

Without creating a game on the WGS, is there somewhere I can view the specific FA Codes for cautions and send offs for non playing participants?