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Did one training session in the 1990's (yes, I am that old :old: ) where nothing happened for 60ish minutes then a mass con from nowhere, but on the other side of the field from the trainee observers. Every pen and notebook going like mad, then every checking that they had all seen the same...

North Riding tend to appoint observers to the semi-finals, as it usually the only matches some 5-4 have with assistants in York.

As this now exists in the public domain, the FA should be taking over the report, as it is a enhanced discrimination matter. That means the YC is ignored and an extra penalty imposed - fine and/or ban.

Two possible answers, I think: 1. If within the NLS structure, then you have to go and play the extra 5 mins; then turn around and play the 2nd half. 2. At grassroots, either do above or play 40 mins 2nd hlf.

Then we will get complaints that he took 8.3 seconds, so it must be corruption not to award the free-kick. With all this timing, they will need more game clocks than the NFL to referee the game. One for the game, some for sin-bins, one for the GK holding the ball.....

I think there is a typo here - should it be "wouldn't start the game".

And also clarifying the potential liability issue for micro shin pads and injuries - "it's your own stupid fault for being a dick and buying them!"

Sounds like sensible amendments (for a change). I do like the cooling off idea to separate teams after a mass con, which will give the referee thinking time

A lot of County Cup matches are handed out on "it's your turn"; so if you got one last year, don't expect another for at least 1/2 seasons. They tend on allow you to referee once in any cup competition. So if you have done a junior cup, you need serious promotions to get the more senior cup...

That's because they hate you - being a transferee in from North Riding. He didn't kiss enough bottoms at WRCFA on your way up....

The only other things to find out, if you don't already know is the name of the manager and his asst, so you can ask them (with their names) to ......

yes, we would (well at least I would).....

Sounds like the FA are repeating the errors of the 1990's, where they want fit referees and thought they could teach them to be good referees. Left us with Durkin and Riley as our top referees - not a good sign. Yes, fitness is vital but ability is so much more needed.

Yes, they wouldn't like being told they were possibly wrong......

A school teacher who was head of refereeing at the FA ?:angel: A referee from Middlesbrough who quit in 2004? ;)

This thread has gone soooooo much off topic, it is closed. If people want t discuss issuing cards in youth football, please start a new thread. If please want to discuss grammar on this site, then....

Should you use cards for U12's and below - Yes, but depends on the offence. The players have idols in the EPL, so do understand about Red and Yellow cards. We should not refuse to use them just because they are "little children". They want to play like their hero's and be treated as proper...

If not, superglue solves most problems

Good point - I would have expected a MMA cage fighting match, but then I observe at grassroots football.

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