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Some tips for newer refs on this subject: 1. Avoid long explanations during match to players or benches. If you deem it appropriate a...
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CCaptainsPlease replied to the thread Leeds v Brentford.It definitely should have been awarded on-field, and was a clear and obvious error not to.
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RRustyRef replied to the thread Liverpool v Nottm Forest.Not all EPL grounds have big screens
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MIfab, at least in 2022, would disagree with your take on that.
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RRustyRef replied to the thread Maguire hb yay or nay.I'm comfortable with it not being intentional handling given the short distance. So we then have accidental handling, and as Maguire...
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RRustyRef replied to the thread Leeds v Brentford.As I understand it referees have been told not to give fouls if the player exaggerates the contact. Its one thing going down, but if...
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Why even have boards at prem grounds with giant screens. Surely the EPL could ditch the boards completely. Seems archaic at this point... -
ladbroke8745 replied to the thread Leeds v Brentford.I agree he may have gone easily but something seen online suggests pros, including ex ref Graham Scott, believe by not going down...
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JamesL replied to the thread Maguire hb yay or nay.Ifab, at least in 2022, would disagree with your take on that. -
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santa sangria replied to the thread Maguire hb yay or nay.I am happy with self defence at u12. But for any serious level, deliberately blocking the ball with the arms is a deliberate hb offence...
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RRefereeX replied to the thread Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich Albion.I’m not saying it’s not a very poor decision for someone at that level, I’m saying why I think he’s got it wrong.
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JamesL replied to the thread Maguire hb yay or nay.It's a reflex action. He's about to potentially get thumped in the chest area by the ball or opponent boot. No way your arms do anything...
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JamesL replied to the thread Leeds v Brentford.Looks a clear pen to me. Only thing I think is that the player has gone down very easy. And I think that maybe sways it on motivation...
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santa sangria replied to the thread Maguire hb yay or nay.Looks like deliberate handball to me. What else explains the movement and position of his arms?
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JamesL replied to the thread Maguire hb yay or nay.Deliberate handball - no Made body unnaturally bigger - no Scored immediately in the opponents goal - no No handball offence committed.
