by Grassroots Referee | Jan 29, 2020 | Latest News, Referees
I have refereed many games over many years and even though the ball doesn’t always run kindly I try my best to deliver the best I can in that moment. But does every referee think the same? I do wonder if my standards are too high sometimes. Refereeing at grassroots is...
by Grassroots Referee | Jan 29, 2020 | Latest News, Referees
‘TEN MINUTE BLOCK REFEREEING’ Several years ago, I was sat with the group of Select Group (Premier League) Referees, many of them also FIFA officials. We listened intently to a presentation by two active referees Graham Barber and Graham Poll who were both at the top...
by Grassroots Referee | Jan 23, 2020 | Blogs, Latest News
Fourth round fixtures are scheduled to take place between Friday 24 January and Monday 27 January 2020 and here’s who is in charge of them: 1 Watford or Tranmere Rovers v Manchester United Referee: Lee Mason Assistant Referees: Simon Bennett & Daniel...
by Grassroots Referee | Jan 23, 2020 | Blogs, Latest News
Manchester Utd 0- Burnley 2 Referee Jon Moss The opening goal was scored by Woods from a free kick taken from the incorrect position. The referee awarded free-kick inside the Burnley half. It was taken ten yards forward. The pre-match instructions of referees regard...
by AOS FC | Jan 21, 2020 | AOS FC, Blogs
After complaints from captain Danny Bell and manager Luke Barraclough over the decision to move AOS FC 3 leagues above, with no trophy or recognition, there was no luck and AOS FC on their 6th game played their first in the top division. A steady game to begin,...