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  1. Samuel

    Mark Clatternburg Overlap Interview

    A while ago I heard an interesting rumour about him since he retired, and now all of his recent media escapades make more sense. Class referee, just a shame he's bringing down the opinion/reputation of referees with him.
  2. Samuel

    Disgruntled referee...

    One of my favourite ways to do this if you have a younger AR is to say that "as a development opportunity I will stick Timmy bench side and if I go down you'll come on as the more experienced referee". Obviously this is dependant of A: you not going down B: you being able to sell the other AR as...
  3. Samuel

    Kent cup ref highlits

    From this thread alone I can see where you've seen that, but he's been on here over a month on here and has just qualified. Probably very new to the objectivity we always have as referees.
  4. Samuel

    Cup Final Appointments

    In my county it is a general rule of thumb that you don't get a semi or a final 2 years in a row, with a few exceptions. I know plenty of referees who had a final one year and then had probably the best season they've ever had the next, but still not receiving a second. Our appointments officer...
  5. Samuel

    Kent cup ref highlits

    That is somehow more shocking than the actual performance then, would love to see the grounds that it was rejected on as they would've had a very strong case here.
  6. Samuel

    Kent cup ref highlits

    I think as far as legally there isn't anything to stop this. They are commentating over the game and while it may seem critical, I don't think he says anything directly offensive to the referee which is where the issues could arrive. I have noticed that the game will most likely be replayed as...
  7. Samuel

    Kent cup ref highlits

    As someone who unfortunately had their worst game (for various reasons) as an official recorded and put on youtube, I do feel sorry for anyone that has a stinker on these games. Haven't been able to watch the video yet, but if it is as bad as described it might be more than just a bad day at the...
  8. Samuel

    Wheels on Goals!

    Why these goals haven't been banned by IFAB yet is beyond me as they have never been useful in a match situation. Only cause chaos for everyone involved.
  9. Samuel

    Ladies Managing dissent or losing my rag?

    Ok I might differ from some others, but I wouldn't really care if he saw that as disrespectful as he had done nothing to deserve any respect by that point. Sounds like you did most things right, but I would probably have slapped a caution in his face by that point. All of us have said...
  10. Samuel

    Annual Conference of National List Referees

    That's me decided that I am quite contempt at L4 and never want to go any further then
  11. Samuel

    Annual Conference of National List Referees

    I like the idea that you just readily had this link saved somewhere for this exact conversation to happen 😂
  12. Samuel

    Annual Conference of National List Referees

    I was speaking to some of my mates about this the other day. If you want to make it pro, you need to accept that you aren't allowed a decent hairline.
  13. Samuel

    IFAB Law Changes for 2025/26

    Now will everyone enforce it from when they collect it on the floor or what they get up and are able to play it? Similarly what about when an attacker is stood in front of the gk on the edge of the box?
  14. Samuel

    sending off for serious foul play

    I also am a bit of a jobsworth and have a yellow in my right pocket and red in left. This is what's been helpful to me, especially this season.
  15. Samuel

    sending off for serious foul play

    Top pocket for red? It might be a regional thing but I've always seen top=yellow bottom=red
  16. Samuel

    Getafe Vs Real Betis

    I have also just seen that the decision was overturned by the Spanish FA, definitely has me a little confused.
  17. Samuel

    Anxiety about a repeat fixture

    Keep your head up is the first bit of advice, assuming you haven't seen that team since last season, they probably won't remember you. Sounds like you did everything you needed to in the previous fixture, so there's nothing they should be able to hold against you. Start the game as you would any...
  18. Samuel

    Football now vs past

    I think the premier league has had a drop of enjoyment of the fans on the whole. Obviously there will be exceptions but when given the offer of watching a non league game or Liverpool vs Chelsea I will probably watch the step 6 game. Also, I think the EFL has become the more exciting leagues to...
  19. Samuel

    Getafe Vs Real Betis

    The only reason I thought it would be interesting is, as per usual, the wider football fanbases have no idea on why a referee has made a decision.
  20. Samuel

    Getafe Vs Real Betis

    Interesting red for Antony here, looks to be little contact but my first reaction was red.
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