Video Refs won’t solve all controversies
As well as approving the newly written Laws of the Game and all its changes, the …
The Fourth Official is not a Manager’s verbal punchbag
There can be few football fans in this country who have not seen the photo …
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Messi and Suarez’s joint penalty
Several people have asked about the ‘joint’ penalty kick by the FC Barcelona duo, Lionel Messi …
All change for the Laws of the Game this summer
This Saturday, 5th March, the International FA Board, the body responsible for the laws of football, …
Full-time Refs for Championship next season
Except for rare occurrences when they have a Premier League referee in charge, referees at …
When should a Referee blow for time?
Louis van Gaal has plenty else to worry about, but recently he complained that the …
“To remain in the RA or not to remain in the RA”
Introduction Reading RA Chair, Mike Baker together with Derek Reigate and Tony Smith attended the Cressex Community …
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Lisa Benn, Berks & Bucks RDO visits Reading RA
Our guest speaker for January was Lisa Benn, the newly appointed Referees’ Development Officer for Berks …
Are shoulder charges still allowed?
Football fans often complain that ‘players can’t use the old fashioned shoulder charge these days’. I’m …
Tiniest margins count in football
One talking point last week was a question of millimetres. This was the disputed touch line …
