Hi all,
Returned to the whistle this season after a couple years out. As a fairly new ref I know I have lots to learn but I'm confident that my application of the laws is good and each game gives me learning points to help me improve.
So reffed a cup game yesterday. 2 premier league teams. One team was a team of moaners the other were great. Every decision was questioned, so booked a few early on in an attempt to curb the dissent. Although didn't help and ended up dishing out more cards than usual. They got a bit better as the game went on and kept comments between themselves.
Captain / manager was a gobby CM, quoting laws of the game that don't exist. However there was a few blatant ball to arms / hands. However in each instance in my opinion none were deliberate. Either bad touches or blasts from close range. The outcry that followed was relentless along with 'joke' 'don't have a clue'
Due to the ignorance of players not understanding the laws of the game, I'm questioning myself to make my life easier is it worth me giving these as handballs? Does anyone do this?
Also I have the same situation with throw ins. In my opinion they conform with the laws in regards to 'above and behind'. But again some suspect looking throws cause outcry.
What's the best way to deal with it?
I think some refs give these when they shouldn't. But I think they are meeting the players expectations and lack of understanding.
Am I right to follow the law or do what gives me an easy life?
Returned to the whistle this season after a couple years out. As a fairly new ref I know I have lots to learn but I'm confident that my application of the laws is good and each game gives me learning points to help me improve.
So reffed a cup game yesterday. 2 premier league teams. One team was a team of moaners the other were great. Every decision was questioned, so booked a few early on in an attempt to curb the dissent. Although didn't help and ended up dishing out more cards than usual. They got a bit better as the game went on and kept comments between themselves.
Captain / manager was a gobby CM, quoting laws of the game that don't exist. However there was a few blatant ball to arms / hands. However in each instance in my opinion none were deliberate. Either bad touches or blasts from close range. The outcry that followed was relentless along with 'joke' 'don't have a clue'
Due to the ignorance of players not understanding the laws of the game, I'm questioning myself to make my life easier is it worth me giving these as handballs? Does anyone do this?
Also I have the same situation with throw ins. In my opinion they conform with the laws in regards to 'above and behind'. But again some suspect looking throws cause outcry.
What's the best way to deal with it?
I think some refs give these when they shouldn't. But I think they are meeting the players expectations and lack of understanding.
Am I right to follow the law or do what gives me an easy life?