Are FA reprieve panels good for the game?
A few weeks ago I wrote about the dismay some referees felt at some of the …
Year: 2013
Guest speaker Mar 2013: Mark Ives – “Discipline and the Way Forward”
Mark Ives is the Discipline Manager of the FA but his involvement in football is just …
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Why McManaman’s tackle was left unpunished
The horror tackle of Wigan’s Callum McManaman on Newcastle’s French defender Massadio Haidara has been the …
Lessons from Swansea’s off-side goal
Many football mangers seem happy to admit that they are not clear on the offside law. …
Open meeting – March 2013
It’s our monthly meeting this Thursday 21 March, 7.45pm as usual at the Earley Home Guard Social Club, Pitts …
Was Nani’s high tackle a sending off?
The biggest talking point last week was without doubt the sending off of Nani of Manchester …
Premier referees’ training days are no secret
John Motson once said to me that there was certain similarity between referees and television sports …
Guest speaker Feb 2013: Jeff Pettitt – “Achieving greatness with simple steps”
We were pleased to welcome back Jeff Pettitt who has always provided us with and entertaining …
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Is the FA’s influence on laws coming to an end?
This year, as many readers may be aware, marks a significant anniversary in the world of …
Proposed law changes for next season
Some good many years ago, in an article in the Football Referee magazine, I outlined how …
