I had my first mens game today which was not a great division which is understandable considering I only qualified in September so am a level 7 referee.
I have been doing alot of youth football refereeing from U7s to U18s since I qualified and have been really enjoying my refereeing but today was probably the first time I wanted it to end and end fast.
I didn't enjoy the game one bit as every decision whether wrong or right was moaned about.The same fouls over and over, tackles and hands in the back are the most common moans and it really makes you doubt yourself and your decisions because of all the moaning.
Players were moaning and saying thats part of the game but its not really enjoyable sometimes.
Is this normal for mens football to feel this way in your first game in mens football?
Is there way to get more respect or little tips to make sure games flow?
I have been doing alot of youth football refereeing from U7s to U18s since I qualified and have been really enjoying my refereeing but today was probably the first time I wanted it to end and end fast.
I didn't enjoy the game one bit as every decision whether wrong or right was moaned about.The same fouls over and over, tackles and hands in the back are the most common moans and it really makes you doubt yourself and your decisions because of all the moaning.
Players were moaning and saying thats part of the game but its not really enjoyable sometimes.
Is this normal for mens football to feel this way in your first game in mens football?
Is there way to get more respect or little tips to make sure games flow?