Shaka Hislop helps to shape laws of the game
Last week in Belfast there were two important meetings, which might even be called historic in …
From the middle
Pundits and Sam Allardyce still have a lot to learn
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote of a new service being offered to BBC Match …
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Why QPR missed out on beating the champions
There were many who watched the game between Queens Park Rangers and Manchester City, particularly those …
Even the best referees must obey the rules, even Mark Clattenburg
One of the talking points amongst referees in the last couple of weeks has been the …
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How long does it need to take advantage?
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about Howard Webb’s new job as Technical Director of …
The ambiguity of taking free kicks
Former Reading goalkeeper, Alex McCarthy who was transferred to Queens Park Rangers earlier this season, made …
Howard Webb’s resignation
One of the surprises in the world of refereeing at the start of this season was …
Offside – how much nearer do you have to be?
Anyone who takes up refereeing knows, or will soon found out, that they will at times …
Rooney’s foul was not professional but violent conduct
When Wayne Rooney first burst onto the Premier League scene as a teenager for Everton, he …
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When does a goal celebration become an offence?
Do you remember the days when if a player scored a goal, his team mates would …
