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Watching it back, I couldn't believe it was a red card. I assume (as already mentioned), this must've been a 'thing' at the time where any kind of flick out would be a red. I don't think it ticks any boxes for VC

If I’m in the middle and I get them in time (most leagues here you do get them 30 mins before KO), I write down all players’ names/numbers. Makes the caution process more reliable and quick, instead of having to write the full name under pressure. I always cross reference between my notepad...

I think it would be a red card for dogso and a penalty. I remember questions about if a player throws their boot at the ball, it should be treated as an ‘extension of the hand’ and punished as a handball. I assume this would be treated similarly edit: assuming the keeper’s thrown the bottle to...

So many cards

I’m a Leeds fan. Can’t really blame the officials for the handball… I miss VAR Pen looked like a corner in real time until the replays. Been ridiculously unlucky tonight

Was about to say this. The official training kit is much, much cheaper at non-refereeing sites. I recently bought the Nike warm up top and quarter zip for about £55 from Pro Direct

Re kit - I’ve found that non-refereeing websites often sell referee kit for a lot cheaper. Instead of around £50, I got the current short sleeved black shirt for £35. The only downside is that you can’t get a badge directly, but it still works out cheaper. Even better if you have 1 physical...

Just keep an eye on A&H’s socials. They keep posting teasers but haven’t said a date yet

Cannot believe Fernandes hasn’t been booked

If goals are disallowed for this, then most goals from corners should be ruled out Thought maybe a couple of SPAs too He did well not to give Leeds a pen at the end, really good positioning I thought +2 at the end was too low, considering he was aware of the keeper’s timewasting plus a lot...

Can’t believe Arteta didn’t get booked for his reaction

Genuinely no. If he thinks the ref’s been good, regardless of the result, he’ll praise them. Same the other way too. I’m not defending him here at all

If anyone’s interested, there’s a really good docuseries on YouTube about Dorking (look for Bunch of Amateurs’ channel). It’s actually massively entertaining and a good insight into football at that level. He comes across well and is pretty fair with referees - he normally won’t question...

Agree, think he did well to keep it under control, especially in the second half. Also completely agree about Arteta. I remember Marsch got a red and some yellows for what seemed like a lot less than this - I wouldn't have minded if it was consistent. In fact, I think it was positive to see...

When I played, I only ever saw about 5 cards (from U7-U18). Since refereeing, I’ve realised that there should’ve been more. I find U15s games can go very wrong when you purposely avoid trying to use cards. I see it as if you don’t issue cards, you end up inviting ‘revenge fouls’ because they...

It's worth still asking - the academy you were at might have a different policy. I have a few full games that I've been sent over the last few years before they changed it EDIT - if you're going to ask, make sure they know that you won't be sharing it anywhere and it's strictly for private and...

I've received footage from a professional academy before, but they changed their policy so no third parties can access it (basically only the clubs/players, not officials). Ironically, I recently saw a clip of one of my games on an academy player's public Instagram page (it proved I made the...

I had it a few weeks ago. I use an exercise bike at home and felt a little unfit on my first ride back, but I think it was more to do with not doing exercise for just under 2 weeks, rather than the actual illness. On my first game back, I felt fine, just really achy legs after pretty much not...

Adidas 11Pros. Ironically, I have a pair but wore them for playing and not refereeing. They're really comfortable, but not sure they make them anymore

I’d say that’s just careless and no sanction. My idea is that I think the difference is that a reckless foul with no attempt to play the ball should be seen as dangerous