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,...
by Grassroots Referee | Jan 16, 2020 | Blogs
I have the opportunity of watching a large number of grassroots games this year and witnessed some excellent displays of officiating. Not every referee takes up the whistle with the intention of wanting to become a professional or refereeing the FA Challenge Cup...
by AOS FC | Jan 14, 2020 | AOS FC, Blogs
After their back to back victories last week, AOS FC played in the storm. However, strong winds and rain in a dark, gloomy night in Sheffield did not stop their momentum from carrying on. There 4th game of the season in League Two was overshadowed by the possibility...
by AOS FC | Jan 8, 2020 | AOS FC, Blogs
AOS FC played two games, back to back, on a wet and cold Monday night in Sheffield. The first game saw a solid performance from all involved, after a slow start, AOS started to dominate, causing gaps to appear through slick passing and quick movement. 0-0 in the first...
by Grassroots Referee | Jan 7, 2020 | Analysis, Blogs
The FA Challenge Cup brings back great memories for me having refereed the 100th Final between Manchester City v Liverpool in 1981. I was also senior linesman in the 1979 Cup Final between Arsenal v Manchester United So I have reviewed a number of games providing my...
by Grassroots Referee | Jan 7, 2020 | Blogs, Latest News, Referee Stories
Stuck in the Middle with You: VAR and the RefereeThe introduction of VAR in the Premier League this season has, without doubt, resulted in the biggest talking points of the season so far. Are some teams getting more favourable decisions than others? Has it damaged...
