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See, I wouldn’t be allowing a quick free kick. I’m sticking with my “it’s what the game expects”.

complete hypothetical after seeing something on the interweb. Can you take a quick free kick from 7 yards out and score? My gut tells me it’s not what the game expects and defence should be allowed to set up a wall. What’s the law/guidance and what would you do? I did see a prem referee not...

I agree, but you had to be there. It really wasn’t malicious. As you say though rules are rules.

Just got an email saying they have raised charges of improper conduct. Never known the fa to act so quick. Must be new protocols.

U13 low level match that I was doing as a favour. Player instinctively used his hand to stop the ball going in. Instantly grabs his head. I call him over about to issue the red card and I get a shout from the oppo manager saying, please don’t. It’s not what we want. Defenders manager says...

Thanks. I thought he wasn’t allowed back on. Claimed he was a level 4 ref too.

Just need some help making sure I get this right. Sent off a coach today. He was constantly challenging my decisions. Lots of swearing, I didn’t feel the swearing was aimed at me. However, I gave him a yellow card after I awarded his team a foul and he made a disparaging and challenging...

I’ve ordered some radioactive goop on Amazon. ;) think I was being hard on myself trying to figure out how I can get better.

Which is exactly what I did. It worked this time, but in a higher edged game it might not work as well. I really enjoyed the match though. Overall it was played in great spirit. Every decision I made was accepted. I felt that I kept control well and tha wss probably as a consequence of being...

I’m always looking to improve so would like some advice as I’m not sure how to do this better. I’m single ref with no assistance. Tackle from defender comes in and is clean, but ball bounces to another attacker who is clean through on goal. My attention immediately goes there as the keeper is...

Talking about original post. I feel you. We need tougher sanctions on clubs, coaches, parents, and players. From my experience, bad behaviour's stems from coaches/parents. I was seriously considering quitting at the end of last season, but I had some great support from people on here...

Should have added option of yes to DOGSO, but isn’t clear and obvious for VAR to get involved.

I’ll agree with most of that except direction of play was taking him wider. Is it a clear an obvious error for VAR to get involved?

And here is the discussion on refwatch. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DD6M135GU/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Surprised no one has posted on this. Referee on field decision was yellow card and he was called to monitor to review. Referee stuck to his decision and for me that is excellent as I believe a yellow card was the correct decision. Saying that, let’s see what you all think. For me the touch...

I have yet to give a corner for the keeper offence. I demonstrate the 5, but keepers are certainly aware of this rule. I’m surprised if it isn’t enforced elsewhere.

Almost the exact same situation today while Being observed. Player attempts to clear the ball, but miskicks it back to keeper and keeper picks it up. Obviously the claim for a backpass, but I waved it away. In your case at an u15 match and a question is put to you, by all means advise them...

17 minutes is a lot, but manager shouldn’t confront you. Did he come onto the pitch to confront you? If he did, that’s a red card there. Sounds like you had an eventful match! I quite enjoy them.

So I had my match day coach today. I have to say that I found the experience so valuable. Actually having someone who helps you improve. Yes he pointed out some faults in my game, but that’s the only way to improve. I know what I need to work on, but the overall feedback was positive. Tips on...

Sound advice. I'm not looking at this as find faults, but more of a learning experience. I've made the decision that I want to become a better referee and go up through the levels. My ultimate aim is to reach level 3 and do the national league, but I am 49 and that might be out of reach. Maybe...