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  • Committee Nominations

    Committee Nominations

    Approaching the end of each season, our Members have the opportunity to nominate officers and approve the Committee moving forward. All Officers shall be elected at the AGM on Thursday 15 May. As things stand, the committee is by-and-large prepared … Committee Nominations Read More »

  • They who scream loudest

    They who scream loudest

    Wrexham v Stockport | Sat 22 March 2025 This penalty decision has caused a bit of a stir amongst fans and referees alike. And when that happens, there’s usually cause to question the outcome. However, the outcome is rarely black … They who scream loudest Read More »

  • Behaviour Improvement – Referee FT Reports

    Behaviour Improvement – Referee FT Reports

    Referees are being required to submit match reports on Full-Time. This will allow Berks & Bucks FA to monitor respect marks for clubs, and to track improvement – or not – for those on Behaviour Improvement Programmes. This requirement supports … Behaviour Improvement – Referee FT Reports Read More »

  • Double Jeopardy

    Double Jeopardy

    Words not written in IFAB’s Laws of the Game, but very much a critical reference to changes and amendments to law in the last few seasons. For reference, “double jeopardy” is a legal protection against the use of multiple forms … Double Jeopardy Read More »

  • Research: Stress in Football Referees

    Research: Stress in Football Referees

    We have received the following request from Hafidzul Hanif Bin Hardiman at Reading University, who is kindly asking for your help and participation: Click here to complete the survey I hope this message finds you well. My name is Hafidzul, … Research: Stress in Football Referees Read More »