Fake hints and tips for new Referees.

[Homer Ref]

If nobody claims for it - it is not a foul.

 

[one]

Safe refereeing

 

[Homer Ref]

Roller skates are better on Astro than ordinary boots.

 

[Runner Ref]

It’s what the game expects

 

[Runner Ref]

Safe refereeing

A personal favourite of @Big Cat

 

[BCMilan]

It's ok if I lunge in two footed, provided I get the ball first

 

[Pwizardo]

Just sit in the dug-outs because you can see everything perfectly from there

 

[Homer Ref]

Swearing at players is permitted as long as it is done in a respectful manner.

 

[Homer Ref]

Instead of tossing a coin to decide kick off, a designated player from each side must solve a Wordle puzzle to kick off.

 

[NoFoulsAllowed]

If nobody claims for it - it is not a foul.

Swear this is IFAB

 

[lincs22]

Don't worry about making a mistake during the match. The players don't mind and they won't mention it at all

 

[lincs22]

If in doubt for a throw-in, guess. It is easier than trying to justify a wrong decision

 

[Homer Ref]

If a match goes to extra time, the referee is given 2 minutes to phone home and let them know that they will be in later.

 

[lincs22]

If a match goes to extra time, the referee is given 2 minutes to phone home and let them know that they will be in later.

Also, extra time is "overtime", so you get an extra 50% fee for the extra work

 

[NoFoulsAllowed]

All stoppages and delays must be added on. If you aren't adding on at least 15mins of extra time. You aren't paying attention.

 

[BCMilan]

If the throw-in is taken nearer to my own goal, I can take it from anywhere

 

[Samuel]

If a player gets hurt from a challenge it must be a red card

 

[Viridis1886]

Swearing at players is permitted as long as it is done in a respectful manner.

It's what the game expects.

 

[Viridis1886]

The team that shouts loudest gets the free kick.

 

[Homer Ref]

If a club you are refereeing has a doctor, you can book an appointment for half-time if they're not busy.