First game Tuesday night. Unnamed team vs Leeds Ladies
Pre-season
- Thread starter Brian Hamilton
- Start date
Mines 18th July. Faversham strike force v Ramsgate U21 s.
Russell Jones
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Did my first on Saturday ... 43 days after my previous season ended 
. Three cricket matches going on all around us and at 26 degrees it was NOT a gentle re-introduction!
. Three cricket matches going on all around us and at 26 degrees it was NOT a gentle re-introduction!
9 v 9 U11s at a tournament yesterday before taking on a UN peacekeeping role as 'senior referee' (looking after a very new referee; therefore no official status for that game) on the U15s final. "I don't give a f---- about the kids" yells one spectator when it all kicked off after the final whistle. Please tell me why you're here then? *sigh*
No further details as there are multiple misconduct reports on their way to the relevant FA from the referee.
At least its out of the way early!
No further details as there are multiple misconduct reports on their way to the relevant FA from the referee.
At least its out of the way early!
Mewcenary
Well-Known Member
Great weather for it on Saturday.
Supply v Contrib team on 4G. Competitive and a good initial run-out. I've been working a lot on fitness during the off-season and knocked out the fitness test last month. So I'm happy that fitness-wise I did not feel tested other than having to be aware of the heat!
The 4G facility was on the small-side compared to 'real' pitches (although that is variable...) although still managed to hit 10km.
Supply v Contrib team on 4G. Competitive and a good initial run-out. I've been working a lot on fitness during the off-season and knocked out the fitness test last month. So I'm happy that fitness-wise I did not feel tested other than having to be aware of the heat!
The 4G facility was on the small-side compared to 'real' pitches (although that is variable...) although still managed to hit 10km.
First one is this Saturday, Burton Albion youth team on the line!
Nothing yet for me....
It seems that my local leagues don't want any new refs.
It seems that my local leagues don't want any new refs.
Actually forget that one. After Colchester United asked the Referees Academy bloke to appoint 3 officials, the FA stepped in to take us off it and will now appoint new officials as they are classing it as an international fixture. Bugger.
It's not the leagues that appoint to friendlies, the clubs usually phone a referee they know. If you don't get any appointments for the first two weeks of September, then phone the County office and let them know. They'll have a word in someone's ear.
So far, out of the several leagues I ve contacted, only the junior league replied straight away. I understand season over and holiday, but at least an acknowledge.
I have Newport Pagnell Town FC VS Milton Keynes Dons this Saturday...
I am a UCL/Peterborough Pool Referee this year.
Charlie Jones
Work Until You Don't Have To Introduce Yourself
mine wont be until the 2nd August ... which I cannot make as I'm at West Ham v Werder Bremen! and then I miss the following match as im at Arsenal v West Ham ...
ahhhh life of a season ticket holder and referee lol
ahhhh life of a season ticket holder and referee lol
Was supposed to be on the line for Dorchester vs Plymouth Academy and in the middle for Wincanton vs Yeovil U18s next week, but had to come off both due to injury. Already missed the first of our 5-4 fitness tests because of it, and even if it's cleared up by the time the second one comes around it's very unlikely I'm going to be fit enough for it, as I can't even walk at the moment. Having missed the chance to go for 4 last year too, gutted would be an understatement.
First friendly game for me now... Boroughbridge Ladies vs Bedale Ladies... 11th August