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Hi, After qualifying 2 years ago, did my first senior semi-professional game on the line in a National League friendly. Felt the game went well, but had two flash points where I was surrounded on the line. 1. Mass Con in the middle of the pitch, referee dealt with it, and gave about a yellow...

Hi, Apologies for a daft question. Why is there different styles of flag for Assistant Referees (Yellow, Red/Yellow Squares, Red/Yellow Diamonds) and what is the choice and history? Thanks Chris

Hi, Interested on some feedback. In the last month, I've given two red cards for foul language in decent, and today I had a 'interesting' point of view on it (from the receiving team of course!). Both were Youth League: Red Card 1: Ball comes over the top, striker is offsite at the point of...

Hi, My son has been told that Sin Bins no longer apply (youth football, Gloucestershire FA) by his manager. I thought Sin Bins were now in for good. I can’t believe I missed something, or it was a 2019/20 season thing, or COVID related! Anyone else? Cheers Chris

Hi, Maybe a newbie question, but happened in fixture yesterday. Striker dribbles into the box, turns left, sees defender, turns right and catches another defender who was just waiting there. I waved play-on, as I felt the defender he caught had no choice in the matter (there was no move...

Hi, Interested on people thoughts around COVID and the recommendations on not collecting cash. All the fixtures I've done this season (including friendlies) have been cash. However the FA guidance to use electronic bank transfer seems flawed, as the club are: not going to pay in advance...

Hi, What would be the advice for handling dissent from a Club Assistant Referee? Can I issue them with a card and/or ask for them to be replaced? Thanks Chris

Hi, Sorry, this is probably not as rare as I think, but in my first season, today was my first occurrence. My sons U14 teams game was called off, however it was able to still go ahead at the last minute as a nearby 3G pitch was available. However the referee was no longer available, so they...

Hi, Had some incidents over the weekend in a single game, where I gave and didn't give handball, and would like some advice/clarification (as still a newbie). The first offence, the ball for the player did unfortunately bounce-up, but he had his arms outstretched, and consequently played the...

Hi, Sorry if this is a daft question, if when two players go for the ball, one player accidentally stands on the others foot, DFK, or just part of the challenge? Cheers Chris

Hi, Only now 15 games into refereeing, and 10 since qualifying in April this year. Had a U16 game, which I think I made two errors! I would be keen for some experienced feedback: Ball comes over to edge of box and goal line, I am thinking initially this is a goal kick. However I am...

Hi, Only on about game 10 as a new referee, and had a number of more obscure events in a U16 game yesterday. I was hoping if you could confirm or advise if I got them right from some more experienced refs: Player fairly tackles another player, but loses boot in the process. Team mates...

Hi, I just qualified at the end of last season. I hoping I can get some advice on recording cards and now sin bins. I‘ve struggled in capturing players names, as team sheets don’t seem to exist in the leagues I’ve done! Has anyone got a good system for capturing names (quickly) when...

Hi, I am still a new referee (in my view!) having only qualified at the end of last season. I've done about 10 games so far. This evening I refereed a U16 Friendly. Game went well, a couple of areas I spotted for improvement next time. I know the home manager, thus the reason to be...

Hi, I just wanted to get some feedback, to help with games in the future. Last night I was a Club Lineman’s in a friendly game. During the match, ball comes over to a striker who is offside. I wait until he becomes active, and then flag offside. He became active by trying to control the pass...

Hi, Definitely, a newbie AR question. As a Busmans Holiday, I always get the Club Linesman role, when I watch my sons play, based on "your qualified to do this". Anyway, I was recommended on the course to flag when it was inevitable that an offside player would get to the ball, even before...

Hi, After some advice. Had a U16 game this afternoon, a little competitive, but all well mannered. There was nothing to note, and did not even have to get my cards out. However I blow the final whistle, and was walking back to the touch line shaking hands with the players, and there a fracas...

Hi, What's the view on getting an alternative referee shirt colour? I have the 'classic' black, but refereed a game last weekend with a team in dark blue (black is disallowed by the league) and it was very similar. Do most of you have a second colour, if so which? Cheers Chris

Hi, Sorry quick question about a Dropped Ball. Having refereed a number of Youth Games, the recommendation had been to me is that if a player is injured at this level (in addition to a head injury) you stop play for their welfare if they look is some discomfort. When play restarts, and only...

Hi, Sorry, if this has been asked before, but I couldn't find an answer. The following scenario, I see very often at the U16 levels, with different ability attackers. Ball covers over the top. Attacker A is offside, Attacker B is onside. Both run for the ball, and Defenders chase both. The...