It is a good feeling coming off a challenging game like that. All three of us had a very good game, despite what both sets of supporters were saying. If I hear in the back ref one more time I think I will scream. I think if the parents had not been so loud and opinionated the game would have have been less frantic. As the game became more tense the yellows came out, not for bad tackles but 2 for dissent 2 for time wasting and one for a sub stopping the ball going out for play. He was a bit excited and wanted his team to get on with it quickly. The bookings were all for the winning team. The winning team coach did not complain at all about a single booking at the time of each one. Surprised by that.
A fact about this U14 league. In all cup and league games only 7 cautions have been issued. I only reffed 2 games. I did 6 of the cautions.
Makes you wonder, am I too harsh? I think I am not a card happy ref, but use them when needed but maybe I am going to be that ref which youth teams say don't mess with him.
