| What makes a good referee? 21:48 - Feb 2 with 799 views | TresBonne |
Not a professional by any stretch of the imagination, but have my first game tomorrow! U13 level. Knowing my luck the coaches will be Neil Warnock & Steve Evans.
What do you think makes a good ref? [Post edited 2 Feb 2022 21:51]
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| What makes a good referee? on 21:51 - Feb 2 with 775 views | clive_baker |
Cliche but good refs are the ones you don’t notice.
Bit different at that level though, refs are quasi coaches. Talk to players openly, treat them like adults. |  |
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| What makes a good referee? on 22:06 - Feb 2 with 744 views | FrimleyBlue |
Ability to be neutral, consistent and not let parent or player pressure get to you.
Tell the managers they can have 10 minutes after the game to discuss anything but that's it.
And enjoy it.
Also remember people have their own interpretations of rules. You will know them and that's all that matters. |  |
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| What makes a good referee? on 22:11 - Feb 2 with 728 views | Garv |
Don't headbutt any players.
Ironic because Judge is the size of a 13 year old. |  |
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| What makes a good referee? on 22:34 - Feb 2 with 701 views | Sarge |
As someone who used to referee that level, the parents are the worst. Just be consistent, let the game flow, don’t trust your assistants very much and shut down dissent (which will primarily come from the sidelines). |  | | |
| What makes a good referee? on 22:41 - Feb 2 with 679 views | Radlett_blue |
You will make mistakes, but once you make a decision, stick to it. |  |
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| What makes a good referee? on 22:42 - Feb 2 with 683 views | ronnyd |
I reffed lower local league around BSE and Haverhill in the 80s. Used to find that you were much more appreciated when you did teams that hadn't had an official ref for a few weeks.
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| What makes a good referee? on 22:45 - Feb 2 with 668 views | longtimefan |
| What makes a good referee? on 22:34 - Feb 2 by Sarge |
As someone who used to referee that level, the parents are the worst. Just be consistent, let the game flow, don’t trust your assistants very much and shut down dissent (which will primarily come from the sidelines). |
I’d second that. Was very rare to have any problems with the players at that age group, it was always parents and occasionally coaches that caused problems. Think I only ever cautioned one player at under-16 or lower but submitted numerous misconduct reports to Leagues about spectators and coaches behaviour. Of course when you work your way up to adult football that all changes and control of players becomes much more challenging! | | | |
| What makes a good referee? on 22:46 - Feb 2 with 667 views | Wacko |
| What makes a good referee? on 22:42 - Feb 2 by ronnyd |
I reffed lower local league around BSE and Haverhill in the 80s. Used to find that you were much more appreciated when you did teams that hadn't had an official ref for a few weeks.
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When a team scores, go up to the opposing goalkeeper and shout "in your face" really loudly | |
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