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I have been a referee for over 30 years, and have been fortunate to have had very few injuries, however two weeks ago I felt a slight pull on my hamstring. I rested it for a week, and thought it was ok, but it went again on Saturday. I have never had a hamstring injury before, and wondered how...

In my game yesterday I awarded a free kick to the away team about 30 yards from goal. The goalkeeper came running out of his penalty area to remonstrate with me. As he did so a player asked meif he could take the free kick quickly, which I of course allowed him to do. He then chipped the ball...

Should the referee toss the coin to decide which end a penalty shoot out will take place, or should he inform both captains which end they will be taken from?

Hello folks. I am currently a level five referee, though I was level four until a couple of years when persistent calf injuries (and Father Time ) caught up with me. I now referee at county level as a level five referee. I have also been a supply league assessor. I am now in my 32nd year as an...