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Hi all, I am Jacob, a youth referee operating under Sussex County FA. I started refereeing in January. My course began 3 days ensuing my birthday, which was lucky. I have a lot of experience in the Arun & Chichester Youth Football League but have also worked in the Sussex Sunday Youth League...

Dear all, I am a year 12 student. Currently, I'm in the writing phase for my extended project qualification (EPQ) in which I aim to explore the use of Television Match Officials (TMOs) in rugby, evaluate whether it has proved successful and whether there is a need for technological assistance...

Hello, my name is Kieran and in approximately one month I will have started my refereeing course with Northumberland FA. It has been a long time since I have wanted to become a match official for Northumberland Football Association however there is still some concerns that arise when I am...

Hi all, I'm a relatively new Level 7 referee (first few months) and even though I've done about a dozen games I'm still really struggling with direction as a referee. As an AR I think it's easier because for 45 minutes each time then pointing your right-hand is always going to be for the blue...

Hello! I've just been back after a 2 year hiatus and my first match back was a complete nightmare. The issues I faced were dealt with by one team - constant insults, vulgarities, getting spitted on, death threats etc. For reference, the match I'm talking about is a "Sunday League" game filled...

Hey Guys, I am here to ask some advice about buying a set of referee radios/comms kit. I am undecided between a set like Reftalk2 but cheaper, refplanet.com/2015/03/17/ta-521-full-duplex-open-mic-radio-my-review/, or a set like BT Interphone, http://www.ebay.com/itm/201629355427. Does anyone...

Hey Guys and girls Check these match pads out on Ebay- great to have in bags for the beginning of the season !!! Quality product too. Hope this helps Ebay item numbers - Match pad: 162199518142 Ref Cards : 162175340229 Just pop this number in the search tab on ebay and it'll take you straight...

I'm 19 years old and last year doctor notice that i have some minior issues with my eyes. I have diopte of -0.75 on both eyes. Now i'm considering to apply to be a referee. I heard that you can wear glasses all plastic and referee a football match. Is that true? And what do you suggest, glasses...

Got my first ever competitive game coming up Sunday, into Divison 1 youth, any tips/advice I can get? Also, what would be your limit of abuse? Like little comments here and there, but what would you issue a card for? How bad would you let the comments get until you issue a card? Cheers!!