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I think many of us go through the same tough games and have the self doubt some weekends. However the fact you've reached Level 5 in itself means you've earned the promotions and have proved to be capable. Maybe move to another league and give yourself chance to stop being lenient and put a...

Good luck with Refereeing Graham , like you I was 50+ when I started, now 58 and covering 70 games a season including colleges and schools . It's definitely a role that will grow on you as you gain match experience. I started with an U18 local derby and struggled to blow my whistle as there...

Never a penalty…. There’s not enough contact what so ever, the Newcastle player steps over the ball and the only contact is the side of the foot as he throws himself to the floor. How and why VAR haven’t sent the Ref for another look is un-fathomable.

A player sliding from the side can make contact with the ball using the top of their boot (laces), which is fine . But if the studs are the first contact with the ball from either the side or straight on, as part of a slide tackle, Im looking at a possible infringement, excessive force or...

So, if a ball accidently hits an attackers hand, and then falls to a teammate, who scores, the goal stands..... or does it need a pass from the attacker, ie Gordon, as in the case today for Newcastle.

It does feel wrong…. I’ve had the same piece sent to me by a few mates asking what it’s all about. It’s part of the reason that we need more of the conversations between Officials released…… not just the ones Howard Webb chooses to put out. If it’s a one off then okay, it will probably cause a...

I just want one Referee to have it in him to go to the screen and say No If thats the level of handball now then I will have to change my thinking' As pointed out on other discussions on the handball offence this could lead to players simply aiming at opponents and hoping the ball strikes the...

I'm not giving that! More likely to wave play on and tell the striker to get up Once the penalty was awarded the red had to follow due to no attempt to play the ball The contact was not enough to justify the fall to the floor and there was just as much movement of the striker putting his arm...

I cant understand why Pawson wasn't sent to view the screen There was no contact on Eze other than a hand on his chest- no contact what so ever with the feet and absolutely nothing that would cause someone to drop to the floor the way he did If VAR was introduced to stop cheating and simulation...

Absolutely atrocious handball decision how is it humanely possible to stop that hitting your arm and the arm is in a natural position

This is how I manage multiple substitutes at Grassroots. Teams often make 3-4 changes at a time and if both sides do it together then its a lot especially when eager players cant wait to get on the pitch even though their told to wait. I make a point of holding the restart until I've done a...

How on earth have they got those decisions so wrong...Nobody in the stadium saw a handball, there was NO Clear and Obvious error, did the ball actually hit the arm? , was the arm in an unnatural position?, why couldn't the Ref say No to the penalty after seeing it on the screen? And the the...

Positioning for corners can change game to game and can be dependant upon the age of the players. I tend to stand just inside the penalty area level with the edge of 6 yard box so the corner comes over from slightly behind me but watching the players in the drop zone. Once a team have taken a...

Just to support your decision to go with the red card, I had a similar incident when an attacker had a 'petulant' kick at a defender who had laughed at him for claiming a corner. As soon as he realised I had seen the contact the striker said 'Is that a red'.......I went with yellow for AAA...

Well done that Ref! I think we would have seen a penalty given in the Premier League (wrongly in my opinion ) claiming the left arm was in an unnatural position and away from his body. Really glad the Ref said No

I'm watching both incidents and I believe I wouldn't have allowed either West Hams first goal, the handball caused a total change in direction of the ball, even if it appears accidental, if that's a defender is making the same move Coote is awarding a penalty. The penalty awarded, how close was...

I think the Officials mistake, as such, was failing to indicate his decisions properly. Its ok to let a game a flow as long as the players know what you've seen and why you aren't stopping the game. If there is contact and an infringement, blow your whistle. If there is contact and an...

Well done on getting through that match. Like mentioned above you have weigh up the safety of everyone before resuming a game and get a feeling of the likelihood of it all going off again. If you think some haven't calmed down then finish the game and explain thats why you did so...

https://www.wigantoday.net/sport/football/referee-victim-of-horror-on-field-assault-during-south-lancs-counties-fixture-between-platt-bridge-and-wigan-rose-3865968 One of the incidents mentioned above the injuries suffered by the Official are outrageous and hopefully the Police will deal with...

You will definitely improve all those skills but take your time, pick some small sided friendlies before the season starts or if you can a youth tournament, 10 minute matches, other Refs involved with you and no real pressure as everyone is there to enjoy it........supposedly