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I passed my ref's exam in the early 2000s and reffed for about 12/13 years at all Youth ages between U8 to U18s then took a few years out. I then returned about 3 seasons ago but wasn't allowed to register on the local league's official ref list so stayed as a club ref with one particular club...

I am in need of a whole new ref's kit and I am looking for recommendations. The shirt is the priority as my last one is a 15 year old Pro-Star top in Large. Amazingly I can still get in it after a 10 year hiatus,but it doesnt really fit as such. I am an XL in casual tee shirts,hoodies and such...

Reffed an under 9s game this morning and pretty good natured too. In the second half a young lad gets the ball,dribbles and shoots INTO HIS OWN GOAL. The manager was telling him not to do it and everybody else on the pitch stopped in amazement but he just did it! Fair play to their opponents who...

While I've mentioned that I have never had any interest in ever going through the refereeing pathways I tip my hat to those of you that have been and continue to do so. My question(s) are this; how good are the Assessors themselves and are there any glaring shortcomings in the processes of the...

My local Junior League goes from £12 at under 8s through to £26 for Under 16s who are the oldest age group. No petrol allowances or add ons of course.

I have just returned to reffing after about a 10 year absence due to a local club official and fellow ref pointing out how most of their games end up with no referee showing up. I referee Junior football up to about Under 16s but referee mainly one particular club's games at different age...