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I would say Marcus, it's great you've recognised the learning from this incident, but also remember to look for the positives here. You've made a decision, you've stayed committed to that decision (helps your match control/credibility), and you're clearly trying to learn which is commendable...

Basically anything discipline related that isn't a standard card offence. So for example, could be something like a discriminatory comment, a massive confrontation after the game. Generally, if you think something has happened that shouldn't have, it falls under an extraordinary report...

And then the players would either have a go at the CAR or protest his decision because "He wasn't in line ref!" Don't I well know it 😂

That was your mistake. Never go with the CAR - even if they're going 'against' their team - it's always wrong 😂

But what if there had been contact? Is it then a red card? And if it's a red card if there's contact, why award a yellow card when there's no contact and 'encourage' more challenges like this?

Having been in a position similar to you around a year or two ago now, absolutely take on board all the advice above. You're there to be a referee, referee as you see best fit (you're there because you're capable), don't worry if the grown adults can't behave themselves, just give them your...

I like the idea, and I think in an ideal world it could be quite interesting - and certainly motivating for officials. But I just can't see a world in which teams, fans, pundits etc. would be reasonable about it. "This referee is only ranked 7, why don't we get given [No.1]?" Or if the referee...

When England cleared the ball and it hit him, followed by Spain regaining the ball, why didn't that result in a drop ball? Have I read that wrong?

Hey - James told me off for that last night! 😂

I will admit I'm not in my most focused of minds right now!

But if it were an attempted sliding block that just took the striker after a shot would that not be a foul anywhere else on the field? Alternatively: Man City vs Liverpool 🫣

Feels like any attempted block in the box now should be a penalty if it slightly misses the ball

Which presumably leads to more issues in the long run when it comes to international football. We've seen a difference in refereeing styles at these Euros, and there's certainly been a difference in AR-ing too which has made the whole thing look a little bit messy at times. I agree that one...

We normally have two of those at a match! 😉

I think he was a bit generous on England there to be honest

I saw that Cup Final one and I was wincing as he kept making comments about the manager. I'm normally a fan of his videos, and I think like you say - he's usually very good at self-reflection. The fact there was a comment chain of around 30 messages between him and the manager and a player...

Correct me if I'm wrong but don't they get a higher match fee? And so a higher level referee is paid more per match than a lower level referee? As for the Sunday league game with a 4 hour round trip, I wouldn't do that game, but I wouldn't do that if I was being paid for 4 hours of driving...

Yes mate! Bet it makes the tough games worth it now!

I started doing Open Age this season - albeit I'm a year or two older than you are right now. The main difference between adults and youth is obviously the level of tolerance for dissent. Expect to get a lot more comments about your ability (not that they're in any way founded) and I've noticed...

I get what you mean though - Sky have done quite a few Championship clips and it seems like more people disagree with decisions which are correct in law than not. I do think Matt Donahue comes across well on them though - particularly when he has to talk about his own clips