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One area I would like to improve is my communication with players. I am a young referee, however my main problem is that I am not much of a talker. Before the game I normally chat to the players, sometimes have a bit of a joke. I am not a timid person (after all I am doing an acting degree) I...

I agree with you Ian. 8/10 times I caution people for dissent. The way in which I caution a player is normally determined on the players attitude and the mood of the game. For most dissents and for reckless tackles I normally dive straight in my pocket and pull the yellow card out. (Mainly...

I picked up a trick from when I watched Chris Foy at the Stadium of Light (Just the first one I saw do it) that he dips straight into his pocket and pulls out a yellow card. This immediately lets the players know what is coming (which generally works for me, I've never experienced a problem with...