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I would recommend doing junior games and getting some games as an assistant. You'll learn loads from watching how others do it.

Can someone explain why it's discouraged at academy level but other threads on this site say to give them in normal junior games? I've only done a few academy games and haven't actually gave any cards but am I missing something? If anything shouldn't you give them at academy level since it's...

I don't think the people who come to this forum are in it for the money.

I keep one running continuously and stop one for stoppages.

Most accepted time wasting rule is the GK 6 seconds to have the ball in his hands. I've seen it in games where a GK has had it for 20+ seconds. During my games I can 100% say I've been guilty of allowing them longer than 6 seconds but can anyone say they haven't?

Law 4 section 3 "Undershirts must be: a single colour which is the same colour as the main colour of the shirt sleeve or a pattern/colours which exactly replicate(s) the shirt sleeve Undershorts/tights must be the same colour as the main colour of the shorts or the lowest part of the shorts...

Don't forget about things like ankle tape and undershirts. Some observers will let it go, Some will pull you. Don't risk your promotion on it.

Because people look to blame others for their own failure...

Seeing a lot of people saying "if you think that's a red you've never played the game". The mind boggles.

It wasn't as if he did it on the pitch. It was only picked up because of a camera in the tunnel. I doubt he would go in but even the changing rooms have cameras in.

If there was no camera there's no story. We all know it goes on. Just so happens that this time it was caught. I can see why people are saying it shows favouritism or bias if you but in my eyes there's no story here and people are just using it to bash officials.

Chas makes a good point above. Last night with the Fulham handball. I'm seeing everyone complain. While I think it should stand in a footballing sense. In law it cannot and the correct decision was made. I feel bad for both Fulham and the officials but I think here they did the correct thing...

Firstly sorry if this isn't in the right place or not allowed. Feel free to lock / delete if so. During lockdown I've had more time to watch and discuss football with people. Be it friends, family, social media etc. One thing that has stuck out to me is the complete lack of knowledge for the...

Thanks for explaining.

Can you explain how it's a goal kick and not a drop ball to the GK. I can't find anything in the LOTG. Surely because possession of the ball has changed & it's inside the penalty area it's a drop ball to the GK?

Black undershorts 👀

Thanks for your input. Very helpful.

Thanks for your input. The pitch is a good 5-10 minutes away from the car park so I was hoping to carry it out early to give them time to alter any equipment. Hopefully no issues though.

Hi all, I've got an observation tomorrow and I know about the undershirt / tape thing in law but I have some questions that I'm hoping someone higher up on the ladder might be able to help with. How strict is the tape likely to be assessed? For example if a team is wearing dark blue socks I...

From law 12.3