by Grassroots Referee | May 9, 2019 | Latest News, Referees
Former women’s national football team defender Anastasia Pustovoitova will be the first Russian national to referee a Champions League final after the UEFA selected her to officiate the women’s final later this month. Olympique Lyonnais play FC Barcelona Femenino in...
by Grassroots Referee | May 9, 2019 | Education, Referees
KEYS TO FOOTBALL -SELF ANALYSIS – CHECKLIST Match officials should always take the opportunity of reviewing their performances to determine the strengths and weaknesses of each performance. Even with an Assessor present and the report that you receive you should...
by Grassroots Referee | May 9, 2019 | Education, Referees
LAWS OF THE GAME 2019/20 LAW 12 – FOULS AND MISCONDUCT HANDLING THE BALL CHANGES AND CLARIFICATIONS It is an offence if a player: Deliberately touches the ball with their hand/arm, including moving the hand/arm towards the ball. Gains possession, possession/control of...
by Grassroots Referee | May 8, 2019 | Latest News, Referees
Thursday, 09 May 2019 Sky Bet League Two Play-Off Semi-Final 1st Leg Newport County v Mansfield Town (19:45) MATTHEW DONOHUE Assistants: Steven Rushton and Darren Wilding Fourth Official: Charles Breakspear Friday, 10 May 2019...
by Grassroots Referee | May 8, 2019 | Latest News, Referees
Sunday, 12 May Brighton v Man City Referee: Michael Oliver Assistants: Stuart Burt, Simon Bennett Fourth official: Paul Tierney Burnley v Arsenal Referee: Mike Dean Assistants: Dan Robathan, Nick Hopton Fourth official: Lee Mason Crystal Palace v AFC...
by Grassroots Referee | May 3, 2019 | Referees
Different Countries have different referee development strategies, promotion criteria and pathways. In the UK there are 10 levels, Level 10 are non-active referees and it goes to the top at level 1 Is the UK system confusing or is it spot on? New Zealand structure...
