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I usually ask the managers if they have any questions first. Makes a chance from the same old stuff they get every match - I then say something like keep the benches tidy, subs let me know, and if you need to speak to me about anything give me 15 minutes after the game I’m more than happy to...

See I am questioning now if the kick out was just petulant as it could be argued that it wasn’t excessive force. However, in my mind, if a goalkeeper holding the ball kicks at a strikers legs, he only really has one intention, to try and cause harm, therefore VC. I understand that if it’s a...

We also should consider the victims here as well. If I watched my child be a victim of violent conduct on a football pitch I would expect an appropriate sanction. Likewise if I saw my child witness some foul language towards a referee I would like my child to witness the sanctions applied to...

I see no harm in explaining to an under 10 that that sort of behaviour means that you would recieve a red card in a game of football and therefore face the following sanctions.. including not playing in the game and potentially future ones etc. you do not necessarily need to physically show a...

I do think times have changed now. Children are a lot more clued up, social media has fuelled this etc.. I do feel, as a teacher myself, if a child decided to tell another person to **** off on a football pitch then a red card is the only viable sanction. How you manage this is up to you based...

Useful advice thank you.

My point also being that if he kicked him in this way I assume that the reckless / excessive force doesn’t come into play with VC?

No ball to be won. Ball was in control of the keeper (in his hands ready to be released into play) I agree, the first kick which I gave the penalty for was VC on its own, before I got to make that decision he had done it a second time!

Hi all Thoughts on how I handled the below please. Ball runs through to goalkeeper, goalkeeper collects in hands, striker runs across him, keeper decides to kick the legs of the striker, I would say in a reckless way. I give penalty. Striker runs up to goalkeeper again to get the ball out of...

Promotion to what though in terms of AR? Specialist route?

Hi Do AR match observer reports mean anything at all? I got a 73.5 which I am assuming is decent. Just wondering if they are used at all in anything bar further appointments etc..

I always say to my ARs and I try and do this when I am an AR .. you’re there to assist me so do just that. Listen to the referee and ask questions if unsure. How do you do that? Focus on the basics and get those right, try to look at me when making a decisions and try to read what I am doing...

Top 5% of referees in our county get the finals and they hold a relatively good cup finals evening, inclusive meal and a good premier league referee guest speaker plus goody bag. No match fee though. It is done on nominations from the leagues that you ref in. I do still find the appointments...

Knowing this particular competition, when the appointments are read out on the finals evening it always get a chuckle and a sigh of relief that it’s not you. The word carnage is an apt definition.

Try to relax it’ll help the players relax. Have a bit of banter with the players if you get an opportunity. Look confident, shoulders back strong signals, get the really easy stuff correct first where throw ins are taken from correct place etc helps you to assert your authority. Enjoy!

This is a very long post so not really sure what you are asking… If you are struggling, have you considered dropping down to do some small sided youth games? Mini-soccer etc. this may help you build confidence and hone your techniques and experience that you can take into some more challenging...

What is people’s write on process. I had feedback once that if I was going to get the yellow out I should just give it and not delay too much. Obviously that is not following the official process.

Good habits, exactly this. I had a MDC that insisted on this and wanted it very neat and tidy. At the time I felt it was a right ball ache. Now - I know exactly why he did it and I’m glad for the advice - albeit I may not manage it the same every single time.

Handball, for me personally, is one of the most difficult aspects I find in football at the moment. I am quite black and white as it is anyway so as you can imagine this plays with my OCD! My go to for handball explanations on the pitch is exactly how you described.. lads it has to be pretty...

What area are you in? My area has a very good Facebook group that is also posting for referees, contact local schools and universities. Contact your RDO who may be able to put you in touch. There are also referee apps such as yesref and centre circle where you can find games. A word of...