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This happened in a Senior County Cup game mid week down in Cornwall. What's your decision in terms of offence, sanction and restart of play? https://www.facebook.com/share/v/bCUMLCdSSwEMm5JS/

Over the last 12 months I've found refereeing becoming more and more unenjoyable. I've had some struggles with mental health that have been exacerbated by ever declining participant behaviour. It's now reached the stage where I've formally stepped away from refereeing step 5/6 football for the...

I had a game on Wednesday night and after about 60mins both calves started to cramp up whenever I tried to sprint. Got through the remaining 30mins and 10mins of stoppages 😒. Thursday wasn't too bad, the usual aches and pains after a game just about 10% more painful. However, Friday and this...

We were given this question on a CORE meeting tonight... @JamesL and I were not happy with the answer given!

82nd minute in a step 3 game. Hornchurch 2-1 up. This is ruled out for offside. 2 managers dismissed for arguing the point. 85th minute Horsham score the equaliser. 90th minute Horsham score the winner to make it 3-2.

https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/sport/23136884.warrington-town-0-guiseley-1-fa-trophy-match-report/ I’ve seen it all now! Utterly repulsive behaviour from a ‘fan’.

I’ve been struggling so far this season with suspected tendonitis in my Achilles. Has anyone else ever had the same and if so how did you treat it? I’m resting as much as my fixture schedule will allow and icing the tendon after a game but it still bothers me for a few days after each match...

I’ve been given a game that initially had no NAR’s but have, at the last minute, been appointed just one NAR. I planned to keep the NAR on the dugout side and then have each team provide a CAR for 45 minutes each. Has anyone had similar in the past and how did you find it? Any tips?

I’ve got an old top that’s of no use to me anymore (dad bod) It’ll go in the bin unless anyone wants it? Medium.

Does anyone know where you can find the referee appointments for the Southern League and the National League?

Had a game on Tuesday where I’d dropped down to the local junior league to help out as I was working locally. Game generally went ok until a decision in the 2nd half led to 2 sin bins and a red to the away team manager. As soon as the final whistle goes I’m confronted by the remaining coach...

I’ve just got home after a step 7 league cup semi final between 2 sides with vastly contrasting styles. It’s very rare that I come off a pitch and wished I hadn’t bothered but this evening was one of the least enjoyable games I’ve had in my 4 years of reffing. One side is all young lads, well...

I’m sure there’s a thread about this somewhere but I can’t find it! If a team is reduced to less than the minimum 7 players, but 1 or more of those dismissed is a temporary dismissal, do we continue or abandon? The question was raised at half time during my game today and I couldn’t find the...

I’ve had a few observations lately where my positioning for wide attacking free kicks has been picked up on. We had a specific session on this at an FA CORE meeting and were told to position ourselves as per the image attached. Yet I’ve been repeatedly criticised by observers for this ever...

Does anyone have any recommendation for a decent, durable wallet for my cards and match pad? Every one I've had has had the little clear flimsy corners to hold the match card in place and they ALWAYS tear! Is there a more durable option that I've not found or am just too vigorous with my writing?! 😂

Does anyone have the 5-4 marking criteria for the UK? I’ve had my latest observation back and am satisfied with the score (72) but wanted to see what I’d have to do to pick up some extra points in future. Things like teamwork and positioning, observers said I was absolutely spot on and had no...

Hey all, I'm not a new referee per say but this is the first season where I've actually been asked/required to carry out pitch inspection due to the weather. Previously, the games I've reffed at L7 & 6 have mostly been on council owned pitches and they've made the call on whether a game goes...