David Stappleton

@IanLane80823908 Looking forward to finally working with you tomorrow mate..

It's been a frustrating and disappointing season for me, after miniscus surgery the recovery and return wasn't as quick as first anticipated and the minimal games since November have been disappointing, but I'll go again next season and continue as a L4 and try to push on again⚽️

@Gilesy_08 @Paul_Wisey Thank you. See you in the season.

@Paul_Wisey Totally agree I felt as a 3 they was very approachable.

Not our best day. One massive plus from yesterday was how good the bench side assistant was, approachable, made some very good calls and spoke to us clearly. Officials often get criticised but yesterday he was first class.

@Paul_Wisey Great comment Wisey. I think he was superb. Definitely one for the future and will no doubt progress up the ladder. Nice to have great support

@benstappleton 🤣🤣🤣🤣

It’s crazy how they’re all served upside down though 🤯

@domdipaola @TheSnlf Got caught out twice last season with one official injured at half time, and one didn’t show up so my dad (who came to watch) ended up running the line! Both times my extra kit and boots in my bag came to the rescue… 🤣

How important is it for you as clubs and supporters when it comes to match official's arrival attire? Branded smart tracksuits so they're in a uniform of three or a shirt and tie? Is the latter too old school? Is the former more expected as you would expect your players to arrive as? Or does it not matter at all? Drop us your thoughts..... #SundayDebate

@IanLane80823908 @FARefereeing @SussexCountyFA Really sorry to hear that mate, keep your chin up and hope it is good news on the 24th. And if you want to come and watch me and observe, always happy to hear your thoughts 🙂💪

Frustratingly.. due to an on going Miniscus tear x 2 in my knee I am taking a sabbatical from my Refereeing with immediate effect, which has been agreed by the FA. I hope to get the surgery I need asap and get back on the grass asap 🙏 🤞🦵🏥🚑⚽️⛔️ @FARefereeing @SussexCountyFA

@thesnlfdod Appreciate that guys, thank you. Have a great summer break and look forward to seeing your content in season 25/26.

@davidstappleton David, totally agree the feedback has been the same, that's why we put it out public to get the feel, definitely not going to do it, but we had to ask

People keep saying to me, why not once a month do a show where you analyse the "dodgy decisions" sent through via VEO/YIR and ask a neutral ref and other coaches for their opinion on it? I reckon that has some substance...

@thesnlfdod But there is always a different opinion and view, and we only get one look at it and have to make a snapshot decision. We don’t have the benefit of VAR and decisions are only made honestly and without ill intention. Enjoy your summer 💪

@thesnlfdod Sorry guys, this won’t work. As an official I am always happy to watch VEO clips and have a discussion with the club and manager (as I have done with some who have commented) but that is just so I can see where I can improve as an official, how I can work into better angles etc

@TheSnlf @TheSCFL @_ChrisPrior Absolutely top work @_ChrisPrior What a season it was

Here we go! The stat pack for @TheSCFL Division One is here! Another superb piece of work put together by @_ChrisPrior, once again get your 👀 on this well produced article: drive.google.com/file/d/1g3cF70…

@IanLane80823908 @TheSCFL @SussexCountyFA @FARefereeing 6th is great work mate

Seemingly close🤏........ but no cigar this season 😊 @TheSCFL @SussexCountyFA @FARefereeing ⚽️⚽️ maybe next year Rodney??? Now to fix my knee 🦵 if any physio's can help please get in touch 🙏🚑

@JARVISBROOKFC @TheSCFL Congratulations guys

WE ARE GOING UP! After three years of hardwork, pain, rejection, battles, bat surveys and other such fun.. We have today been informed that we have been promoted to @TheSCFL division one next season and with that senior football at JBFC. More to updates, and reactions to follow

@seafordtownfc Really well deserved. Nice guy and is always pleasant at FT, win lose or draw.

SERVICES TO SENIOR FOOTBALL!!! Chosen by the club, our Services to Senior Football award winner is... Craig Pooley 🤝 #UpTheTown

@properhandful Well said

This trend of non league managers posting grainy VEO footage of refereeing mistakes needs to stop. You aren’t gonna get Pierluigi Collina down Preston Park and you don’t see referees trolling every pony player that pea rolls a Panenka do you? “He thought he was him 😂😭🤦‍♂️”

@WorthingUtdFC @billclifford65 A real shame. As others have said, win, lose or draw- never made anything personal. Accepted the decisions after having a friendly discussion. All the best Bill in your future endeavours.

CLUB UPDATE 🚨⚽️ Worthing United FC has tonight accepted the resignation of first team manager Bill Clifford. Bill departs after 8 years at the club. Thanks for everything, Bill! You will be missed 🩵 More: worthing-unitedfc.co.uk/news-1 #Mavericks

@KyleDavis171 🤣🤣🤣 It was 14…. but we all learnt things that day!

@davidstappleton I’ve still got PTSD from those 20 added minutes 🫣

@chrisgregs @seafordtownfc @TheSCFL @FrowFC @NonLeagueCrowd Thank you for coming Chris 👏

Photos from yesterdays game at @seafordtownfc now loaded to the @TheSCFL website. @FrowFC Follow the link for full gallery. @NonLeagueCrowd scfl.org.uk/FixtureDetail.…

@LeeBowles0 @coach_dkwyatt @TommyHaddon @AshleyRidley16 @Alfold_FC @thesnlfdod @NonLeagueSussex Its what we all love… 🤣

@coach_dkwyatt @TommyHaddon @AshleyRidley16 @Alfold_FC @thesnlfdod @NonLeagueSussex The after match pizzas too 👀👀😂

@IanLane80823908 @TheSCFL @IsthmianLeague Shoreham vs Little Common 🙋🏼‍♂️

Having to give the knee 🦵a rest tomorrow (self preservation) looking at where to go and be a spectator 🤔⚽️ #footballfix @TheSCFL @IsthmianLeague