ladbroke8745
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Done a cup match today, in which the away side have travelled some distance. It is a national cup for a youth age group.
Coach introduced himself and asked a couple of questions such as how I deal with language etc as apparently they sent a coach or someone to watch their opponents the previous weak and the referee literally pulled every player up for swearing even if in frustration.
For starters, never seen a team at any age group scout opponents so that threw me a bit.
But I responded by saying each case is judged individually, if their is a case. But my rule of thumb is, if it's not aimed directly at anyone, or used in an aggressive manner, then generally I let it slide but if it gets too much or too loud, a word on the go and then public rollicking, if continues, will occur.
He appreciated that and thanked me for explaining.
He then said, as they do with all referees and opponents, they Google them.
He stated, rather than asked, "you're not from round here". No, I'm not, I moved from London earlier this year I replied. He then said is that near Berkshire. Knowing where this is going, I said I am originally from there and then said I know what your about to say and yes, the article you'd have read is about me. He read about the time, 7 years ago, I was assaulted.
I can maybe expect a bit of research from semi pro teams and up, but not a youth team.
At the end of the game, and no cards (first time in about 6 weeks), I was told by the travelling team they liked me and wished I could ref in their city. Shame it's nearly 2 hours away.
The team liked how I communicated with the players and where possible explained where they'd gone wrong. This led to, apparently, players understanding and learning throughout the game and not being confused. One even said it's probably why none of his players got booked.
Good to hear feedback.
Coach introduced himself and asked a couple of questions such as how I deal with language etc as apparently they sent a coach or someone to watch their opponents the previous weak and the referee literally pulled every player up for swearing even if in frustration.
For starters, never seen a team at any age group scout opponents so that threw me a bit.
But I responded by saying each case is judged individually, if their is a case. But my rule of thumb is, if it's not aimed directly at anyone, or used in an aggressive manner, then generally I let it slide but if it gets too much or too loud, a word on the go and then public rollicking, if continues, will occur.
He appreciated that and thanked me for explaining.
He then said, as they do with all referees and opponents, they Google them.
He stated, rather than asked, "you're not from round here". No, I'm not, I moved from London earlier this year I replied. He then said is that near Berkshire. Knowing where this is going, I said I am originally from there and then said I know what your about to say and yes, the article you'd have read is about me. He read about the time, 7 years ago, I was assaulted.
I can maybe expect a bit of research from semi pro teams and up, but not a youth team.
At the end of the game, and no cards (first time in about 6 weeks), I was told by the travelling team they liked me and wished I could ref in their city. Shame it's nearly 2 hours away.
The team liked how I communicated with the players and where possible explained where they'd gone wrong. This led to, apparently, players understanding and learning throughout the game and not being confused. One even said it's probably why none of his players got booked.
Good to hear feedback.
