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 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 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...
