One line from the LOTG you wish EVERYONE knew...…..

[PinnerPaul]

Including the media, spectators, team officials and players.....

For me it has to be

"It is not an offence to be in an offside position"


Over to you......

 

[Abeverley]

It’s like handball. On Sunday a poor lass got the ball blasted at her from 2 yards and it hit her hand. The other team couldn’t believe I didn’t give it.

 

[PinnerPaul]

It’s like handball. On Sunday a poor lass got the ball blasted at her from 2 yards and it hit her hand. The other team couldn’t believe I didn’t give it.

I do try and educate if possible.

Recently

Player: 'It hit her hand'

Me : 'Yes it did I agree'

Player: 'Not handball then?'

Me: 'Not deliberate from that distance'

Player: 'I'll remember that'

Me (Thinking only this time) 'Good!'

 

[rookieRef]

it is unreal how many players do not know the hand rule.. i mean if the defender does not spread his or her arms out making him or herself as big as possible to block the shot from a close range, there is not much left to call.. play the f$%& on!

 

[spuddy1878]

But i got the ball, how is that a foul .................................

 

[spuddy1878]

It’s like handball. On Sunday a poor lass got the ball blasted at her from 2 yards and it hit her hand. The other team couldn’t believe I didn’t give it.

I had this on Sunday and i think looking back i probably should have given a pen.

The ball was smashed at someone from a yard or two away and no way could they have moved hands out the way but the hands were in a high position.

Split second decision i said no penalty if i had time again i probably give it.

 

[Ben448844]

"You can't say leave it ref"

 

[Sheffields Finest]

The referee is the sole arbiter of time...... ‘how long ref?’

 

[Abeverley]

I had this on Sunday and i think looking back i probably should have given a pen.

The ball was smashed at someone from a yard or two away and no way could they have moved hands out the way but the hands were in a high position.

Split second decision i said no penalty if i had time again i probably give it.

Ah yes. Hand position is crucial.

 

[Abeverley]

But i got the ball, how is that a foul .................................

I love that one. Every game!
I find myself saying something like ‘yes I know, but you can’t go through the player to get it’

 

[santa sangria]

"The following must be considered:"

It doesn't say all criteria have to be fulfilled. It says they must be considered.

 

[Sheffields Finest]

All items of jewellery (necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, leather bands, rubber bands, etc.) are forbidden and must be removed. Using tape to cover jewellery is not permitted......

'But it won't come off ref!' I'll get some tape!!!

 

[one]

"The decisions of the referee, and all other match officials, must always be respected."

 

[Scotty Ref]

I had this on Sunday and i think looking back i probably should have given a pen.

The ball was smashed at someone from a yard or two away and no way could they have moved hands out the way but the hands were in a high position.

Split second decision i said no penalty if i had time again i probably give it.

Yard or two away...no chance to move their hands... from this description definitely no penalty, play on

 

[Sheffields Finest]

'Ref, I never touched him, I missed him'!!!
'But you went for him!',
'Yeh, but I missed him though'!!!

 

[Abeverley]

Yard or two away...no chance to move their hands... from this description definitely no penalty, play on

If the hands are in an unnatural position (like making themselves big etc) then there would be a good reason to give it.

 

[Peter Grove]

If the hands are in an unnatural position (like making themselves big etc) then there would be a good reason to give it.

OK - and where in the Laws does it say, "If the hands are in unnatural position, the referee must give a handling offence"?

I'm fairly sure the Laws actually say that "the position of the hand does not necessarily mean that there is an offence."

 

[Abeverley]

OK - and where in the Laws does it say, "If the hands are in unnatural position, the referee must give a handling offence"?

I'm fairly sure the Laws actually say that "the position of the hand does not necessarily mean that there is an offence."

Where did I say he must?
There’s no need to be aggressive about it.
Read my post properly.

 

[JH]

OK - and where in the Laws does it say, "If the hands are in unnatural position, the referee must give a handling offence"?

I'm fairly sure the Laws actually say that "the position of the hand does not necessarily mean that there is an offence."

But it could... A player that puts their hands out to where they predict a cross or shot will go can still be punished if it is booted at them from 2 yards...

 

[Sheffields Finest]

But it could... A player that puts their hands out to where they predict a cross or shot will go can still be punished if it is booted at them from 2 yards...

Wrongly punished IMO. How can you know where the ball was going to be struck and have time to react!