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@StaffordshireRA @RDOStaffsRefs Don't miss Thursdays meeting with EFL Referee Ollie Yates @LongtonSnooker7

Congratulations to our President, Kelvin Morton, on completing his 1,500th game as a PGMOL observer on Easter Friday at Stevenage vs Bolton.

From where the ref and assistant are would you expect them to clearly see this?

A player (Team A) gains possession of the ball and starts a quick counter-attack. After that, a substitute of their team enters the field of play and distracts an opposing defender’s attention from play. Team A then scores a goal when the substitute is still on the field of play. What is the correct decision? Find out more: bit.ly/GoalScoredWith… Download the app: bit.ly/Laws_App_

Substitutes of both teams were a few metres on the field of play when a goal was scored. They did not interfere with play. What is the correct decision? Find out more: bit.ly/GoalScoredWith… Download the app: bit.ly/Laws_App_

This is the reason why it is important that we know law and competition rules. Simple things that can land us in hot water.

Before a penalty kick is taken, the defending team goalkeeper approaches the kicker and unfairly distracts them to delay the taking of the kick. What is the correct decision? bit.ly/PenaltyProcedu… bit.ly/_Sanctions Download the app: bit.ly/Laws_App_

As most will be aware the FAMOA badge has been discontinued by TheFA. Going forward the following badges should be worn:- County badges - Levels 7,6,5 New FA Match official badge - Levels 4,3,2B,3W A copy of the new FA Match official badge is below, what do we all think?

The goalkeeper hangs onto the crossbar, touches the ball and prevents a goal from being scored. What is the correct decision? bit.ly/IndirectFreeKi… bit.ly/_Sanctions bit.ly/RefereeDecision Download the official app: bit.ly/LawsAppAndroid bit.ly/LawsApp_iOS

What are you most looking forward to about our re-launch? Let us know below⬇️

Don't forget this Thursday we host @StaffordshireFA for a Discipline and Personal Hearing workshop highlighting the process that happens after reports are submitted. @scslchair @CoorsSundayFL @StaffordshireRA #referee #grassrootsfootball

Hope to see plenty of colleagues at our next meeting with our own Simon Bennett sharing his experiences from Qatar. @StaffordshireFA @StaffordshireRA @staffscountysl @RDOStaffsRefs @CoorsSundayFL @RefsAssociation

Come and share your refereeing experiencies with collegues in a relaxed environment - refereshments available. @StaffordshireRA @staffscountysl @StaffordshireFA @CoorsSundayFL @LongtonSnooker7

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LEARNING | If you want learn more about what #refereeing involves, make sure you take The FA Guide to the Laws of the Game module. ⚽ Whatever your role in football, it'll help you to understand the key Laws and how they’re applied. Find out more ⬇ bit.ly/3MnO87Q

LAWS OF THE GAME ⚽ | What would you do in this situation? The answer will be revealed later today!

PATHWAY | This season we're introducing the Referee Progression Pathway so you have greater control over your progression as we look to remove the key barriers to progress. 📈🙌 Contact your County FA to find out more about how you can shape your journey. 🛤