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I've had 5 games so far, 0 yellows, 0 reds... majority have been U13's games. Have an U15s and two U14s games Sunday, almost hoping someone actually does something that's worth a yellow just so I know I'm not being too soft:facepalm:

I think that's some very sound advice to be fair. I'm definitely not questioning my ability to make decisions when an assessor is there, I think more so that are they going to be really picky, which you say hopefully they're in decline. I'll try to just get on with my own game in future and when...

Thanks for the advice. Yeah, thought it would be harsh to stop him from playing but a thought in my mind would go to if I was being assessed for promotion would this scupper my chances etc. He said something along the lines of "you must be an idiot ref" he turned his back but I heard the word...

Thanks Ciley! Noted for when it happens next time, sure it will.

Morning all, Thought I'd share a little update for the first two games in the middle. First game, U13's knockout cup match went swimmingly IMO . No big calls, no cards needed, felt like I handled the game pretty well, the home team scored with the very last kick of the game. Both coaches...

Not that I know anywhere near as much as most others on this forum as I've just started but as soon as ball is back in play the ref shouldn't be bringing it back for offside. If you couldn't get his attention I'd say as soon as the ball is coming back in play then I'd drop the flag and continue.

I'm pretty certain they'll be played on full size pitches.. I blooming hope so as I want the freedom of a full pitch! Thanks for the advice, the general consensus is that I should treat this the way I would any other game so I'll be doing just that!

Thanks Minty. Everyone has been very helpful. I agree there will be some leeway with the careless fouls, maybe due to ability at that age but anything that crosses the border into reckless I'll be sure to handle accordingly. Thanks - I can't wait!

Thanks, Alex. That's good to know. Hopefully these games are going to be quite challenging for me and I can use what I've been taught. Did you give the u12/13 player a second caution out of curiosity?

Very true! I want to be able to referee all games seriously rather than making excuses for players becuase they're 'only kids'. I won;t be in the middle for anything below U13's I'd hope. Thanks for the advice.

Thanks, i'll bare that in mind. I'll be sure to take the name etc. when cautioning. Thanks for the advice!

Exactly the answer I was after, thanks very much. I understand that I’m here to apply the LOTG and I will do that, I just didn’t know whether there’d be uproar if I caution someone. I’ve got to try and referee the game as I would a professional game I suppose. Although, I doubt I’ll be...

Morning all, You’ve probably all read these sort of things previously so apologies in advance. First two games this Sunday, an U13s and an U14s, 13s is a cup fixture, 14s league. Absolutely buzzing and can’t wait to get out there. One question, at U13’s would we caution as normal? I want...

The same with me, i've got one day left of the course. There's three guys that are over 30 exc. me (21), the rest I would say, between 14-17. Myself and one other are doing it for pure enjoyment. The rest are doing it for money and want to ref only mini soccer.

I’m 21, just doing my course now, and can’t wait to get started. What exactly do you mean by ‘a lot of opportunities’? I’d love to go as far as possible with this so if there’s actually a chance that I can make it far that would make me even more determined than I am already

I wouldn't of course :p I am looking forward to the stick i'll be getting whenever I blow the whistle though!

I know I know of course I wouldn't do that, it was a joke! ;) I feel very confident that wouldn't happen, but I'm sure it's a hell of a lot harder than it looks on tele!

See, i'll be very happy with £25 a game! that's pretty good considering it's £135 for a course in my county, so would only need to ref 6 games and i've made that all back straightaway. It seems pretty flexible though, which is a good thing. I thought it would be just the standard £20 odd a...

Might be an idea then! I mean, it's easy for me to sit here and say i'll be fine, but when someone's dad wants to rip my head off after i've waved away a clear pen on the 90th minute, i'm not sure how it'll affect me mentally, hopefully not too bad.

That's good. Only reason I don't really want to do too far distance is because I spend £4,500 getting to London a year, and as an apprentice that leaves me with hardly any time or money :( Don't particular care if I make money from this, just want to do it for the love of the game, but would...