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Had a game recently where an attacker went down in the box quite easy, the tackle was on the ball, definitely no pen, but in my view not simulation either. The ball stays in play, and immediately after the ball has been cleared, a defender runs towards the attacker on the ground, stands over him...

Imagine that you have made an error, e. g. awarding a goal that was clearly not in or a penalty that clearly was a dive. You (and eventually your assistants) have an incorrect perception of the situation, and obviously stick to your decision despite the protests of the team that got the...

I'm noticing some quite major differences in the style of refereeing in different parts of the world. Has anyone else had the same thoughts? English referees: Very relaxed and calm, sometimes too calm, with a strong emphasis on communication. Very friendly. Will often have a long-ish...

Imagine the following scenario: The ball is passed towards winger A, who is offside. Without interfering with any opponent or touching the ball, he runs towards the ball, but does not touch it before the entire ball has just crossed the touchline. What is the correct decision?

This season has overall been a very good one for me, but one thing that bothers both me and the RDO is the number of cards I've been dishing out. In 20 games I ended up showing 87 yellows and 11 reds. Feedback from assessors have for the most part been positive, and the consistent, no-nonsense...

Last weekend an assessor told the referee in a game I assisted in that you should not issue public verbal warnings for fouls by themselves, as there are only three types of fouls, careless, reckless and using excessive force. According to him, in about 80% of cases where referees issue such...

Hello folks. I love being an assistant referee and I have always been receiving good feedback, particularly for my positioning, offside decisions and support for the referee, but I have always struggled with determining the direction of throw-ins (and goal/corner kick decisions). I am so secure...

Let's say that there is an offence committed against the goalkeeper when he holds the ball that leads you to stop the game to give a caution or verbal warning (late challenge, obstructing him from releasing the ball, etc). Are you allowed to blow your whistle, award the caution or the warning...

In my last game, one of the most intense and competitive I've ever handled, I experienced a situation that was a first for me. With the game tied in the second half, a through ball is played towards the left winger right along the touchline. There are some players from the defending team...

Hi folks I'm quite heartbroken at the moment because of several things. Refereeing is my clear no 1 passion in my life and I've devoted hours of every day for the last couple years to reach my goal of reaching the top one day. Unfortunately there are some things that just havent worked out :(...

This has to be the most referee-nerdy thread of the year, or perhaps all time, but how many whistles do you carry with you in the field, and how do you carry them? The classic and archetypal English "whistle on a lanyard", like Clatts? ... a finger ring, like Mike Dean? (my personal...

Do you recognise any of these types, or do you have other ones that come to mind? The casual - Casually dressed, easy-going, bantering with you and your team-mates, maybe gives some quick advice before the game or at half time. Whatever you do, he will support your decisions, and if he has...

A friend sent me this clip, don't know what league or level this is but the decision is obviously incorrect. What I wonder is whether this should be a dive or just play on? It appears that the player clips his own heel.

Have anyone of you had any trouble with assessors being patronising, rude, saying things that you absolutely disagree with or goes against what you have learnt, etc?