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Can I have a word ref

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Tim Punter

Level 5 referee
Level 5 Referee
U16 cup game today, all good, but at half time have one manager come on the pitch, saying, ‘can I have a word ref’. Usually this involves a load of verbal and an attempt to sway my decision making second half, also I wanted a break and a drink!
I said no, and stated that you shouldn’t be on the pitch. He got the hunp a bit and said it was half time and it was allowed.

Was a right? Also, if he was aggressive, (which he wasn’t,) should you red card a manager for being on the pitch at half time like this)

We had a quick chat just before the 2nd half and he was polite and wanted to make a point about their linesman, which I politely ignored.
 
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Suggestion: "I'm just going to get my drink, can you talk to me after that, please?"
Ignore him after say that, and he will probably go away to do his job.
If he does come to see you, and is polite, it's sensible to listen.
 
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