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Exactly, he is in no way credible to be flagging when the offence has occurred halfway through the width of the pitch. You have best proximity and credibility, just go with your gut 👍

For me, this looks like a nailed-on caution. Incredibly reckless IMHO. You are in the superior position compared to your AR to decide on the necessary sanction and have a much better view so this call is yours all the way

T shirt and jeans will be fine 👍 Lots of people wore activewear also but above works too. You are there to gain the basic knowledge of who to be a referee, nobody minds what you are wearing

I mean what really can they do to stop it? As we all know, they’re not truly injured - but we can’t do anything about it. I don’t see yet how any change could surely prevent this

Exactly! 🤣🤣. The change isn’t at all relevant for us lot

Did MO give any sanction whatsoever before VAR input? Surprising given the speed of the challenge and how high the leg was.

I was confused too, but I found this explanation, not sure if it’s correct/reliable or not: Old positioning: Assistant referees typically stand in line with the goal line to judge whether the ball crosses it (goal or no goal). New positioning: During penalties, assistant referees should stand...

Thoughts on IFAB’s proposed changes? These would include that if the goalkeeper holds the ball for more than 8 seconds, the referee will award a corner kick to the opposing team. Also info about successful introduction of Body Cams for grassroots officials in England. There will be more...

Perfect, thank you. Do you have a wallet you suggest, or do these cards not get discoloured at all? In which case, I could just continue using my current one. Another question I have is that my CFA logo on my match shirt is fading with white residue appearing after washing. How do you guys...

Hi everyone, I’ve been using the Ref Stop card holder I received during my course about a year ago, but I’ve noticed some issues and was hoping for advice. Both the yellow and red cards have developed black discolouration, which I believe is some sort of residue from being stored in the...

I thought that you said that the Bayern “handball” was a penalty? If you think that one was a handball, then surely this one is too, if going off your logic…

Officials who have left the FIFA List: Craig Pawson, Marc Birkett, Sian Massey-Ellis, Natalie Aspinall, Lisa Rashid and Harry Lennard

I was too, very strange since they both still do some Prem/EFL/WSL games but Sian is definitely taking up her role as VMO more than AR. Hopefully we will see more female referees become VMOs in the future but it’s difficult since the women’s game is further behind with the addition of GLT and...

I can’t even find a good angle to determine any contact on Gusto from Pickford, so its definitely not SFP personally, and I can’t really see any reason for VAR to ask Kavanagh to go to monitor. Gusto not complaining about challenge, of course don’t take that into consideration, but just isn’t...

Women’s football in England FIFA List: Elite: still nobody since Rebecca Welsh retired, Cheryl Foster remains in Elite representing Wales 1st Group: Abi Byrne, Kirsty Dowle 2nd Group: Mel Burgin, Emily Heaslip, Stacey Pearson Start of next season: I wouldn’t be surprised if Abi Byrne gets...

I doubt they would both get it, Robathan’s badge is long overdue. It was either injury or retirement for Lennard, but retirement seems likely. Does PGMOL usually release statements when a long-timer ref has retired?

English middle FIFA List 2025 confirmed by UEFA: Elite: Oliver & Taylor 1st Group: Brooks & Kavanagh 2nd Group: Attwell, Barrott, England, Gillett, Jones, Madley I’m not sure if there has been confirmation of Robathan/Akil Howson replacing Lennard (injury/potential retirement). I am looking...

No, two. But my Samsung watch is far more accessible and accurate (when working) compared to my Casio. Sometimes I forget what time we kicked off so need to refer to my Samsung more often!

I have same Watch. This happens in select matches and I have no idea why. Incredibly frustrating when the manager asks how long to go, and I take 10 seconds to answer!

Personally, the offence was careless and with the receiving of the penalty for England, I don’t see the need to issue a yellow as I feel that IRL have received a justified punishment and need not be given a yellow too. However, I would understand if a referee gave the second yellow for it but...