Don’t let dissent destroy your game
In the absence of Ady Williams, former international footballer and captain of Reading FC, who was …
Don’t let dissent destroy your game
In the absence of Ady Williams, former international footballer and captain of Reading FC, who was …
Which tackles warrant a caution?
Recently I wrote how a tackle became a foul, but the question has arisen, when does …
Jeff Finlay – Empathy & Discipline
In view of the publicity gained by the Rugby World Cup held in England this year …
Mini Law Quiz – Oct 2015
The Goalkeeper in his own penalty area realises that a deliberate kick back to him from …
Sept 2015 Mini Law Quiz
In the Norwich City v Crystal Palace match, Simon Hooper in his first game after being …
Bewildering Stoppage at the Mad Stad
At the Reading v Huddersfield game last week there was a mystery stoppage that bewildered players …
Are Video Referees on the Way?
A fan of this column in Australia emailed me after my article on retrospective punishment. ‘Isn’t …
When Tackles Become Fouls
One of the difficult decisions a referee faces, is when two players from opposite sides tackle …
Give Young Referees a Chance
Earlier this season a fourteen year old girl referee, Emily Dyke, posted an appeal on grassroots …
