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Most frustrating I had was an u16 coach a couple of weeks ago. He was claiming for anything and everything. Most of them were “fouls” which weren’t, so I wasn’t giving anything. Every so often he’d claim for one that was a foul - cue claims from the opposition that I “just gave it cos he’s...

Then you’re correct to not caution. The opposite of that I suppose is what I had this afternoon - attacker was fouled recklessly but the ball fell to a teammate so I played advantage. I then came back and cautioned the defender at the next stop in play.

I’d say no caution. You say it’s not a reckless challenge. I presume that means it’s careless, or stopping a promising attack. Either way under 2020/21 Laws that means no caution.

Completely agree with all the above comments - I couldn’t believe it was given when I was watching it yesterday. If that’s not a natural position I don’t know what is.

Completely agree. One of them on the Crystal Palace v Everton game this afternoon claimed that “the height of the ball” meant a handball penalty claim was turned away.

Got asked to do one last Sunday. KO for the first game was then changed though so I had to decline. I did one a few months ago though but my legs were dead by the end as it was on 3G. And they were just u13 & u14. I’m only 17 as well so I dread to think what it’ll be like later in life. :)

I was just going to mention the Caballero incident - it’s a perfect high-profile example of that law. As others have said, if the player doesn’t want to leave, then play on.

See the screenshot below - I have highlighted the important bit. It is from Law 3 which states; There is no mention of head injuries, so despite what many fans think, there is no obligation to stop play immediately if it is only minor. The management team of my local club who I watch whenever...

Have to agree. I can see the potential benefits of it, but I’m not sure if I really feel positive about it. From the, albeit limited, reading I’ve done on it, it seems quite confusing.

I’m the same actually when I’m refereeing. I’m usually fine in short sleeves, however sometimes it’s cold enough to warrant a base layer and it doesn’t feel right for me with different colours. (Part of it I think is that the LotG say players should have the same colours, so I feel referees...

And to add to the confusion, the involvement of a CAR seems to depend on where you are in the country. I’d never heard of CAR involvement in the way @RefJef has described until I joined this forum. Any games around here their job is just flagging when the ball goes out of play.

I’d be inclined to agree. I’ve seen worse clips than that. (Unless of course we’ve both missed something 😂)

I get what you mean. I maybe worded my post in the wrong way. I think my point is - why is the 4th official the only one singled out in the technical area to wear a mask? What risk do they pose that no one else in the technical area poses?