Grassroots Referee

Did you know, referees could tell players "no more" they could bring captains in and tell them if player x does one more he's carded. It's a contact sport. Fans, Pundits, everyone thinks every tackle is a card, we need to get back to that. #eflcup #premierleague #pgmol #kepa

@WhistleBlowerDK Could have cautioned the Captain, showing dissent by action? Certainly hsn't followed instructions

And there we go. Players and coaches at fault not following basic instructions

@WhistleBlowerDK This sets up the Man City "agreed" punishment nicely. Everything can then be put to bed nicely, just in time for new regislation with clearer punishable guidelines.

Big clubs with International influence not getting points deductions… The Premier league putting itself first again

@Wisey999 @TonyIncenzo @TheRefereeForum @NonLeagueCrowd @refsix @refsupportuk @TheRefStop @FARefereeing @Teamgrassroots_ @RefereesWorld @HACKETTREF @RefereeHalsey @MrChrisFoy @WinterJeff @middxfa @kendragons Seen some good goalies become officials, people will say you to do either one you have to have a certain mentality and it's true both are tough. Both are the people you are glad turn up on a Sunday.

@TonyIncenzo @ref_grassroots @TheRefereeForum @NonLeagueCrowd @refsix @refsupportuk @TheRefStop @FARefereeing @Teamgrassroots_ @RefereesWorld @HACKETTREF @RefereeHalsey @MrChrisFoy @WinterJeff @middxfa @kendragons Young Gemma running the line. Was an excellent GK in her youth including QPR

The match officials did a good job last night. You can't have a football match without officials! @ref_grassroots @TheRefereeForum @NonLeagueCrowd @refsix @refsupportuk @TheRefStop @FARefereeing @Teamgrassroots_ @RefereesWorld @HACKETTREF @RefereeHalsey @MrChrisFoy @WinterJeff

@no1lino @TheIFAB @FA_PGMOL Not saying you didn't have scrutiny, and it's a horrible situation to be in that shouldn't happen because of who and what you do. I realise there is no real debating you, I've never met a perfect official and don't believe I will, you hate who you hate, and won't change.

With far less scrutiny in the public eye, I know you don't agree with that, but your days don't compare with today's, and how many in your day were wrong but technology wasn't around to say it was? To support your argument in one area your scrutiny was Keith, your peers, and accountability was present. However your era had something about you, it had a presecence, refs were allowed a laugh and you could give as good as you got, players are different today. What would I prefer in today's game, your group of officials but I also want yesterday's technology involved. Goal line, comms and buzzer flags. I know that sounds like I'm stuck in the past, but the game as a whole was better back then. In my opinion of course. Somenthings I will agree but some I won't but it's good to debate 👍

@no1lino Poor VAR. I'm with Keith on the need for an independent group. Although I like the appeals system, I think it will add to the game. However @TheIFAB are increasing it's use 🙈

@no1lino @HACKETTREF @FA_PGMOL The corner situation, who do you penalise, it's fouling both ways. Did you hear Graham Scott's solution?

I agree not helped by a lack of leadership and good coaching. Inconsistency reigns at the moment

@HACKETTREF @RefereeHalsey @TheMightyNews @RejectedBook @FA_PGMOL @andydaviesref I think he'll be annoyed with himself, the question is with VAR, isn't this clear and obvious, I cant see the subjective in this particular one.

@ref_grassroots @RefereeHalsey @TheMightyNews @RejectedBook @FA_PGMOL @andydaviesref From his position frankly he should have been able to see the whole body of the players. However your observation is a sound one. You can be too close to an incident

Ladies and Gentlemen - this WAS given as a Penalty . . . Enzo Le Fee DID NOT get one yesterday for that foul at Bournemouth . . . @FA_PGMOL - come on - I dare you to explain?? Any ideas ?? @RefereeHalsey @andydaviesref @HACKETTREF #SAFC #CPFC

@pizzapat246 It's hard to explain from stills, they suit the fans narrative. If two people are fouling at the same time, from opposing teams who gets the FK / PK?

only one of these challenges was given as a pen expansion why the other 3 weren’t ? plus the bournemouth challenge

Referee haters out in force today, completely blown up by the click bait brigade pushing incidents that weren't. This weekend it is official every team that dropped points it was because of the referee, and every team that got maximum points it was because of the players.

@RefereeHalsey @TheMightyNews @RejectedBook @FA_PGMOL @andydaviesref @HACKETTREF On a training note for the non-penalty in the Sunderland game, if you watch it again Mark, Jared's mistake he's watching feet. It's an easy thing to do, but not at PL level.

@TheMightyNews @RejectedBook @FA_PGMOL @andydaviesref @HACKETTREF Only the referee can explain, I thought it was a careless challenge and a clear penalty Steve

@WhistleBlowerDK People who ask this question clearly don't have a brain cell or understand the game as a whole, only through a blinkered view and hatred towards people doing a job they wouldn't attempt to do, which is surprising because its an easy job.... isn't it?

Note the assistant Referee who is on the half by line in the first picture. How is he meant to make up 40 to 50 yards in three seconds??

Wenger has proposed this but 60 minute games, which is more than we currently get, with independent timekeepers would work in opinion. The ones that worry me, are the GK "timeouts" its done to disrupt the flow of the game not just time wasting. Or players / coaches and managers can apply the spirit of the game and stop circumventing the laws when they can.

@dancolosimoo Do people not know the fourth official does this? Like is it not common knowledges the fourth official literally records all stoppages and durations and calculates added time; just cause the clock doesn’t stop on your screen doesn’t mean the officials aren’t a stopping theirs

@andydaviesref Whose fouling who? Do you always go defensive FK because they are the easiest to give?

The VAR Effect: Premier League Referees must operate a robust and consistent strategy ASAP at corner situations to put an immediate stop to similar routines as at #EFC last night. There are levels of physical contact in these moments and Everton knew exactly what they were doing, over-stepping the threshold of acceptable - It was Extreme and it can’t be allowed to continue. As soon as ball is played, award a defensive free kick, there will be a foul and they will soon change their restart design. No VAR intervention as the ball is only just in play - it’s the only way to stop the ‘Extreme’ and unmanageable routines of certain teams. The moment the ball is in the goal, both the VAR and the referee have an even bigger problem and high profile incident to deal with. The key is be clear on expectations in pre match meeting with the clubs and Strong and consistent in-game. Not dealt with, these situations will become more regular, very difficult and no doubt contentious. Pre VAR, referees would deal with these moments, referee skill set. PGMO need to empower their referees to manage in the moment and protect the games image.

I imagine meetings with the PGMOL and the premier league. "We've seen this happen and we don't like that rule." "They are Laws." "Don't care we don't like it." You can't change it , that's the laws of the game" "We'll reduce your funding then". "What law do you want to change again?"

@now_arsenaI You dropped points and blame the ref. #blamegame #excuses🍼🍼

Paul Tierney hasn’t refereed an Arsenal game for two years before today. You can see why.

@_dave1893 @HACKETTREF Thanks for the reply, it tells me all I need to know. Enjoy the afternoons football.

Yes I offered him demotion to the Football League after delivering some very poor performances. He would not accept that so he quit.