I'm Tom.
I'm 29 and just recently qualified as a referee. I've played for over 15 years and coached a youth team for 7 years.
I decided i would become a referee one day after a shocking decision by a club linesman and then the referee got me an FA misconduct charge a few seasons ago. I felt I could do a much better job and when I could no longer play due to injury I decided to take up the whistle.
I've completed several pre-season games and did my first league game yesterday. Its been a challenge so far and I'm learning all the time. Also, its improved my fitness dramatically (which I wasn't expecting).
I hope to use this forum for advice and develop further.
Cheers
Tom
I'm 29 and just recently qualified as a referee. I've played for over 15 years and coached a youth team for 7 years.
I decided i would become a referee one day after a shocking decision by a club linesman and then the referee got me an FA misconduct charge a few seasons ago. I felt I could do a much better job and when I could no longer play due to injury I decided to take up the whistle.
I've completed several pre-season games and did my first league game yesterday. Its been a challenge so far and I'm learning all the time. Also, its improved my fitness dramatically (which I wasn't expecting).
I hope to use this forum for advice and develop further.
Cheers
Tom