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We were told by county FA that registration was open today but Whole Game site down for maintenance until 5th? :rolleyes: Same for everyone else?

Hello all, I'm officiating one of their tournaments next week (U16 Boys and Girls) Seems very organised with an (apparently) impressive team list. Couple of questions 1) Are the teams the actual U16s from Arsenal etc and 2) Anyone done one of these and can comment on the behaviour? The blurb...

The call went out at half time, "Could any experienced, qualified official please make themselves known to a steward" I wasn't tempted, having such a good time (for a change!) where I was. James Linnington (Referee) pulled a hamstring apparantly, so although 4th took over and James was OK to...

Interesting clip. Surely that should be a red for the red player? Also, in theory, could you not play advantage, only HAVE to stop play if the 2nd ball "interferes", and then go back and caution GK. I suppose you would have to be very quick to tell thrower to just carry on?

Another question from 'my' fans forum. I'm guessing RR will know but anyone who knows can answer! QPR B v Brentford B - what level officials would do these games? Both sides contained about half a dozen 1st team squad members btw and this one was behind closed doors at Loftus Road - if those...

Question from my other forum, prompted by the Mitrovich incident recently. IF a player took a double touch from a FK (or GK) and the ball went straight to an attacker who stuck it in the net - could the referee play advantage and allow the goal? I'm guessing no, similar to a "foul throw" -...

Free kick for the first goal. Only seen live at the game, looked clear as day to me, but apparently there was no contact, but the 'wrinkle' here is Burnley player admitted it was a 'dive' presumably to avoid a yellow, but ref (Peter Banks) still gave the fk to Burnley. In that situation at our...

Anyone see the first goal? Refereeing team won't be happy. Missed offside is poor (clear view, her side) but wonder if the more debateable 'error' led to the missed offside. Free kick 1M or so from edge of Reading area. Fouled player still on the floor, ref looking at her, but allows Chelsea...

Have a line tomorrow evening on astro so should be on - Aggghhh that's going to be nippy! Just back from QPR with long trousers umpteen layers, scarves and woolly hat and I was still cold and that was a 1.00pm kick off!:( Admittedly, slow as I am, even I don't actually sit down for 90' on the...

Bear with me this is a good one. Man City Women's manager said he didn't think a penalty should have been awarded against his team because the shot was going over the bar, finished off with this classic "....unless I've got the rules wrong, make of that what you will":rolleyes::eek::p Edit -...

Its the obvious question after the 'latest time' thread. Can't honestly remember any stand out early cards in games I've been officiating - but sure some of you have some examples?!

Lots of other words as well, cowardly spring to mind

Had my first game of the season on Weds evening - OA friendly line, on astro and temperature was just about perfect. Have another one on Saturday, WAS a 12.30pm KO, but sensibly the home club have changed it to 10.00am, so although may be a bit warm by the end it should be bearable, especially...

Went to this one, very enjoyable game. Couple of thoughts on the 3rd team, it was Friday, 5pm kick off, 3/4 of the pitch and my seat in blazing sunshine - very warm indeed. Not only did the refereeing team do their warm up entirely in the sun, it was definitely longer than the Championship...

Commentary team said that VAR checked the goal AFTER GLT had awarded it???? :confused: That can't be correct surely, there WAS a delay before Austria kicked off again, so VAR did check something, but not the goal surely? Anyone else see it/can clear up the 'mystery'?

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Going to referee at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium (Home of QPR for the uninitiated!) The club are hosting a series of matches/tournaments one Saturday next month collectively called the Grenfell Memorial Cup, I volunteered and got accepted! I'm 'only' doing the U14s cup but its on THE...

Actually felt a little sorry for this player yesterday. Women's OA, top of the table potential title decider, level 4 ref, me and another NAR on the line. Did my pre match check for jewellery - experienced teams , near the end of the season, they all KNOW you can't wear jewellery. "Don't...

Interesting incident yesterday (Had to have something to take my mind of the result :rolleyes: ) Cardiff City like to take the odd long throw, so positioned towels near touchline level with edge of QPR penalty area. After the 1st throw a spectator persuaded a ball boy to give him the towels...

Anyone heard of this, just received this from an ex colleague - yes I have checked its not April 1st and she wouldn't wind me up like this ( I hope!) Her son "who is very large these days, has just started playing Fat Football (or something like that). It's a national thing where they have...