First delve in to Adult Football

[MKAhmad]

Reffed the police game this morning and it couldn't have been easier. That said one team turned up with only 9 men and the game was played in good spirits ending up 12-0 to the full squaded team. There was a bit of stick here and there but nothing too major. A couple of decisions to be made but no cards needed and a perfect way to start adult football. That said, I'm under no illusions. I know it's likely to get more tricky as I go on. Thanks for all the advice though!

 

[Deleted member 3014]

Reffed the police game this morning and it couldn't have been easier. That said one team turned up with only 9 men and the game was played in good spirits ending up 12-0 to the full squaded team. There was a bit of stick here and there but nothing too major. A couple of decisions to be made but no cards needed and a perfect way to start adult football. That said, I'm under no illusions. I know it's likely to get more tricky as I go on. Thanks for all the advice though!

Good man, got years & years ahead of you, you would have thought they could have knicked a player & made it 10 v 10

 

[Padfoot]

Lucky.

Not a sensible decision.

 

[alexgr]

Lucky.

Not a sensible decision.

But one that came off and ended up being a good introduction into open age football. If we never took risks, we'd never get anywhere.

 

[zarathustra]

Lucky.

Not a sensible decision.

He who dares, Rodders, he who dares

 

[MKAhmad]

Lucky.

Not a sensible decision.

I'm glad I did it. Everyone has to start somewhere. I know I had a bit of luck with this game but I can now build up my confidence from it.

 

[Padfoot]

Another one who asks for advice...then completely ignores it...

 

[MKAhmad]

I didn't ignore your advice? I made a personal decision that paid off. No disrespect, but I enjoyed the game I did and had no issues. Tell me what I've done wrong there?

 

[Sheffields Finest]

Did you follow my advice too and shift some of the chirpy ones??

 

[MKAhmad]

To be honest, I had very little stick! I think they saw I was 16 and decided to keep it quiet.

 

[QuaverRef]

I always found that the difference between youth and adults football is adults use actions rather than words. Youth football I've dealt with some really gobby players but they are less physical.. Adults for me, tend to go by the 'let him know you're there' rule and hit opponents hard and late. How does the player then react? In exactly the same way!

 

[santa sangria]

I always found that the difference between youth and adults football is adults use actions rather than words. Youth football I've dealt with some really gobby players but they are less physical.. Adults for me, tend to go by the 'let him know you're there' rule and hit opponents hard and late. How does the player then react? In exactly the same way!

Funny - I get far more late hits in U14-15-16 than OA!

 

[Tino Best]

I think they are more gobby at senior youth rather than OA