I referee a under 14 game today and one of my assistant referee was the one the assistant manager of one of the teams during the game he put his flag up for a offside and I went with his call and blew for a offside but as I did it was getting a bit heated on the other side of the pitch as I separated the two who was kicking off I heard one of the players call him a cheating c##t so once they were calm I went and spoke to the offending players manger about his swearing I think I was hoping or expecting hi to sub but all he said was what do you want me to do!! So my reaction was I gave the player a yellow card but now I’m thinking I should of sent him off I think I might off lost control a bit but it was only my second game hopefully any advice would be great
A red card ?
- Thread starter Rory
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It's a red.
That’s what I thought but I think I may have lost the game for a couple of minutes
No big deal, it happens. Reflect, use it as a learning experience and try to have the confidence to make the right call next time!
The fact you're thinking through decisions and trying to learn means that you'll improve every single game.
When the coach gives you an unhelpful response like that it's unsurprising that his players are using that language towards an official.
When the coach gives you an unhelpful response like that it's unsurprising that his players are using that language towards an official.
To be honest being only my second game in I thought is being a ref for meNo big deal, it happens. Reflect, use it as a learning experience and try to have the confidence to make the right call next time!
Anubis
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Ok so the learning curve here is, you issued a yellow.
Why, for what? At grass roots and esp when we are fresh from the class, we are required to isolate, get name, number, and go, you are cautioned for xxxxxx
you will find it does not fit any of the criteria for a caution, thus you can confidently issue a red next time
Now you are safely home and reflecting, you will realise it should have been a red card for offensive etc.
Why, for what? At grass roots and esp when we are fresh from the class, we are required to isolate, get name, number, and go, you are cautioned for xxxxxx
you will find it does not fit any of the criteria for a caution, thus you can confidently issue a red next time
Now you are safely home and reflecting, you will realise it should have been a red card for offensive etc.
im Not sure if my bottle went as I was trying to keep control of the game but I will definitely issue a red next time
That’s why I went and spoke to him to give him the chance
How would a referee process this on WGS - which code would they use to cover up the facts?
Anubis
RefChat Addict
maybe reminding yourself of the expected sanction procedure, which am sure would have been taught in the class would have led you to the right call.
Are you saying though you never follwed out the procedure? You surely told him he was booked for something?
its a horrible daunting task at times but if we keep things as simple and basic as possible, stop game, isolate, advise being sanctioned for xxx, show card, note book..
then we cant go far wrong
Anubis
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i dont use it so dont know but its a valid point
hence my post to the referee, you have cautioned him for something, but, for what. The player is entitled, and taught to be told at the time, so to be told, the ref must first know what the card is for!
At some point, every ref has to send someone off for the first time. It's just part of the job - and yeah, I do think it's fair to say that you have to get to a point where you're OK with that. As long as you know that's where this path is leading you and think you're going to get there in the end then stick with it!
I think that may be it as I was trying to let them play maybe I should of been more strict from the start
It's a difficult tightrope to walk, as you will run into teams who get frustrated by stricter referees making the game stop-start. You can't expect to nail the balance 2 games in!
Cheers mate it’s just a bit down hearting then you start thinking can I do this
Justylove
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Your first red card as a referee is a big deal, it's a match changing decision and players, coaches and spectators may well try to influence you.
You have to know the laws, specifically Law 12 and then have the courage and confidence to apply them.
It's not easy, though like everything it does get easier with time, experience and practice. Just don't expect people to thank you when you make the "correct in law" decision.
Dino Ref
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You can get away with this for some things.
Offensive, insulting and abusive language or violent conduct are the two that you don't really have an option.
The fact you have came here and are thinking about it will stand you in good stead for the future.