Sam Myatt

Vacancy Alert - Step 2 Referee Coach If you’re passionate about helping referees progress and want to play a part in developing the next group of officials, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Apply here ➡️ buff.ly/qnfyAYd Closing date: Monday 25 May 🗓️

Congratulations to Tim on his appointment. We at @GlosFA are lucky to have him as Chair of our County Referees Association, giving back and supporting to referees in our County. All the best to Tim and the team today ⚽️⚽️

Your #FeaturedAppointments for tomorrow focusses on the Men’s Play-Off Finals! ⚽

Referee Darren England will lead the team of match officials for the @EmiratesFACup final 🏆 Darren will be supported by assistant referees Tim Wood and Akil Howson. Sam Barrott has been appointed as fourth official with Steve Meredith as reserve assistant referee. Peter Bankes and Nick Hopton will operate as VAR and AVAR respectively for the final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 16 May.

A big thank you to Lydney Town FC for hosting last night’s Matchday Behaviours Workshop for Forest of Dean teams 👏 It was great to see clubs coming together to support a positive and respectful matchday environment across the game ⚽️

Congratulations to @GlosFA’s Tim Wood who is AR for the Man City vs Liverpool fixture tomorrow lunchtime. The weekend also sees Stacey Pearson take charge of Chelsea vs Spurs on Monday. Good luck both 💪👏⚽️

Reports relating to sexual orientation have risen this season. Here are some examples of the action taken when incidents are reported. #FvH2026

Reports of discrimination relating to sexual orientation have risen across Gloucestershire football this season. Ahead of Football v Homophobia Day (19 Feb), we’ll be sharing the figures and the action taken. #FvH2026

Nominations are now open for The Referee Recognition Awards 2026! Know a ref who deserves recognition? Nominate them here ➡️ gloucestershirefa.com/news/2026/feb/…

It’s been great leading on the DIAP and our first year review. Plenty of successes, but it doesn’t stop now! Looking ahead to Year 2. ⚽️💪

Always remembered. Never forgotten. The Flowers of English football. The Flowers of Manchester. 🌹❤️

Ramadan begins on the 17th February 🌙 Our guidance for clubs, leagues and match officials covers welfare, training adjustments, scheduling and in-match support to help everyone play their part respectfully and safely. Read here ➡️ gloucestershirefa.com/news/2026/feb/…

Nominations are now open for The Referee Recognition Awards 2026! Know a ref who deserves recognition? Nominate them here ➡️gloucestershirefa.com/news/2026/feb/…

Congratulations all and good luck with your new challenge that awaits!

⚽️ FA Walking Football Referee Course Walking football is continuing to grow across Gloucestershire, and we’re looking for people to support the game as referees. 📅 12 February 2026 👉 Sign up via the online form: #init" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">eventspace.thefa.com/gloucestershir…

Great to see @UEFA sharing Nathan’s inspiring story. He’s a true inspiration to many and long may it continue! 👏👏 uefa.com/news-media/new… @GlosFA @FARefereeing

The Two Ronnie’s; Ant and Dec; Batman & Robin; Dick and Dom; Tom & Jerry…….. Well today another well known local duo as Assistants for the @HellenicLeague “Pugh and McMillan” marked their 50th appearance together as they ran the line for @MangotsfieldUtd v @FairfordTownFC Well Done Gentleman!!! Allegedly this duo are much in demand for there services within the league!! @Pughie_referee @spikesdiner @SevernSport @swsportsnews

Refereeing continues to grow in Gloucestershire and our retention is as good as I’ve known it.. great to see so many reaping the rewards of picking up the whistle. Let’s keep going in 2026 ⚽️💪

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@gaffer_gill @MELKSHAMTOWNFC @StuartFleetwood Good to see you back mate! Good luck and hopefully see you in the season!

Buzzing to be back in the game, no more Saturday afternoon's working or IKEA visits. Really looking forward to meeting everyone at @MELKSHAMTOWNFC. Downside got to listen to @StuartFleetwood jokes again 😉⚽