I've been appointed as 4th Official for an upcoming cup final, I need to know more @Alex71 .Well done @Justylove - you've earned it - now enjoy it
My local ref assoc did a cup final special recently - learnt all kinds of stuff ... ended up in a discussion of what sweets the 4th Official should have in their pocket to help them manage the benches (Haribo came out on top!)
Well done @Justylove - you've earned it - now enjoy it
My local ref assoc did a cup final special recently - learnt all kinds of stuff ... ended up in a discussion of what sweets the 4th Official should have in their pocket to help them manage the benches (Haribo came out on top!)
Some good advice there, @Alex71, thanks.A lot will depend on the day itself - what side the benches are, how far apart they are, where the subs warm-up, how the game goes - as well as how the referee would like you to assist on the day
Sweets help on busy games with people often coming out of their technical areas - so the sweets are used to get the kids (whatever age incl. OA) to go back in the seats ... just helps everyone calm down a little and have a bit of a laugh - but you still need to be firm, fair and consistent when managing the benches
There are Laws and Competition Rules that will tell you how many can stand, etc. - but - often refs may say they are not too fussed about extra people standing / communicating onto the pitch as long as the benches are tidy and not affecting the game
Hopefully your local association will have a cup final special shortly (our society often refers to the Sheffield society out of jealousy of your membership numbers!)
This is a big dilemma for me. If I take Haribos, I'll guard them jealously like they're my own and will have to take home what is left. Ditto with the jelly babies. Wine gums could be a good choice as I'm not a great fan.Guy whose 4th official for my cup final said he's bringing wine gums. I'm happy with that. I told him if any of the wingers look a bit quick I'll be pulling up with a bad hammy and taking his wine gums off him!