Referees/Assistant Referees

[Rhodes]

7 hours ago, Part Time Par said:

Good old Mr Pordes. Once saved me a trip to Tokyngton Manor

Was that at the so caIIed Hidden Gem, if so sureIy it was the opposite and you missed out.

[Part Time Par]

23 hours ago, Rhodes said:

Was that at the so caIIed Hidden Gem, if so sureIy it was the opposite and you missed out.

I stand by my previous comment

[Rhodes]

Mr Pordes is one of my favourite OfficiaIs on the circuit, if not my favourite, he never makes a fuss on or off the fieId, unIike some I couId mention, and he is aIways cheerfuI, attentive and appreciative of CIub's hospitaIity.

[Part Time Par]

1 hour ago, Rhodes said:

Mr Pordes is one of my favourite OfficiaIs on the circuit, if not my favourite, he never makes a fuss on or off the fieId, unIike some I couId mention, and he is aIways cheerfuI, attentive and appreciative of CIub's hospitaIity.

and does great pitch inspections!

I'm glad he is still officiating. When was your last interaction with him in an official capacity?

[Rhodes]

Mid-season Referee promotions for Hertfordshire FA affiIiated OfficiaIs, I'm sure PetetheGreek knows them aII:

Referee Promotions Announced - Hertfordshire FA 

“These promoted officials should be really proud of their efforts. Despite all the challenges over the last 18 months through the COVID-19 pandemic these officials have continued to train, develop and deliver high standards which has resulted in them receiving promotion. We wish them all the very best in the next stage of their career. Well done all”.

[Rhodes]

On 06/06/2022 at 22:50, Part Time Par said:

and does great pitch inspections! I'm glad he is still officiating. When was your last interaction with him in an official capacity?

Yes, Steven never objects to being caIIed out to do a pitch inspection. I haven't actuaIIy seen him for some time but had a Iot of deaIings with him when I was with CIub's such as Haringey Borough, Kentish Town and Tokyngton Manor back in the day, I beIieve next year wiII be his 25th as a registerred OfficiaI for the MiddIesex FA. 

[Rhodes]

I see that a 63 year oId Referee was kiIIed in El Salvador recentIy for showing a red card in an amateur fixture, he was then set upon by incensed players and supporters. I wonder how Iong it wiII be before such an incident happens in this Country with the current poor standard of Refereeing at aII IeveIs of the game:

Referee dies after being 'attacked by players and fans' following amateur match - Daily Star 

[Rhodes]

End of season Referee promotions for Berks & Bucks FA affiIiated OfficiaIs, congratuIations to them particuIarIy Jake HiIIier (pictured) who is promoted to LeveI 3:

End of Season Referee Promotions Confirmed for 2021/22 - Berks & Bucks FA (berks-bucksfa.com)  

[Rhodes]

There is an interesting Iooking Referee discussion evening on Tuesday 28 June with guest Referee Jarred GiIIett, the venue is the University CoIIege London in MaryIebone Road with tickets stiII avaiIabIe at £10: 

Amateur Football Alliance | Referee CPD - Jarred Gillett (thefa.com) 

[Rhodes]

Here's one for PetetheGreek, I was wondering what was so wrong about this tackIe:

 

[petethegreek]

5 hours ago, Rhodes said:

Here's one for PetetheGreek, I was wondering what was so wrong about this tackIe:

 

Clear red card. 

 

[Rhodes]

9 hours ago, petethegreek said:

Clear red card

ReaIly, what is your reasoning for that out of interest, for me it is a perfectly timed tackle and the player won the ball cleanly.

Edited June 22, 2022 by Rhodes

[petethegreek]

3 hours ago, Rhodes said:

ReaIly, what is your reasoning for that out of interest, for me it is a perfectly timed takle and the player won the ball cleanly.

He won the ball cleanly and then what happened.

[Rhodes]

There are some interesting Iooking Referee Courses coming up, hosted by the London FA, for peopIe aged 14 and over who are interested in taking up Refereeing, the venues are in WaIthamstow, CharIton and Tooting. The courses invoIve on-Iine Iearning and training which needs to be compIeted before attending the course in person:  

The FA Basic Referee Course - London FA 

[Rhodes]

A number of Iaw changes wiII come into effect this coming season, PetetheGreek has a month to take them onboard :  

changes-to-the-laws-of-the-game-2022-23  season:  

  

 

[Rhodes]

There is an interesting Iooking Female Referee Development event on Monday 15 August, at Rectory Park, arranged by the Middlesex FA with Sussex County FA affiliated Lisa Benn guesting, Lisa will no doubt have a story or two to tell of her many experiences: 

 https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=kCXJRcbM-UaA_5_I2e3eObTyrEqD5jdGrRXtft5bMTdUMVFYNjlGUDVBQ1REMVFMR0E2UU5VQktRRC4u

[Rhodes]

The Berks & Bucks FA have produced a booklet to help match Officials deal with discriminatory incidents, PetetheGreek might find it helpful:

bit.ly/3g2sycR

Edited October 30, 2022 by Rhodes

[petethegreek]

1 hour ago, Rhodes said:

The Berks & Bucks FA have produced a booklet to help match Officials deal with discriminatory incidents, PetetheGreek might find it helpful:

bit.ly/3g2sycR

Thanks for the link but I am already aware of the procedure.

The FA sent this information out to Referees recently. 

[Rhodes]

14 hours ago, petethegreek said:

Thanks for the link but I am already aware of the procedure.
The FA sent this information out to Referees recently. 

How are you keeping these days, you don't post much. I was wondering whether the SSML have prohibited you from Officiating at CoIney Heath games now your good friend George Georgiou has joined them as Manager.

[petethegreek]

On 31/10/2022 at 12:15, Rhodes said:

How are you keeping these days, you don't post much. I was wondering whether the SSML have prohibited you from Officiating at CoIney Heath games now your good friend George Georgiou has joined them as Manager.

I am well. I was actually meant to be at Colney Heath earlier this week but had to come off due to work commitments so I guess that means the SSML have no problem in me officiating their games.

[Rhodes]

2 hours ago, petethegreek said:

I  am well. I was actually meant to be at Colney Heath earlier this week but had to come off due to work commitments so I guess that means the SSML have no problem in me officiating their games.

What is your Iine of work out of curiosity

[Rhodes]

PetetheGreek - This is a strange one isn't it, do you think the Referee was harsh to send off the Warrington goalkeeper:

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/63691613

A non-league goalkeeper says he was sent off for reacting to a fan who urinated in his water bottle during an FA Trophy tie.

[petethegreek]

On 23/11/2022 at 13:56, Rhodes said:

PetetheGreek - This is a strange one isn't it, do you think the Referee was harsh to send off the Warrington goalkeeper:

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/63691613

A non-league goalkeeper says he was sent off for reacting to a fan who urinated in his water bottle during an FA Trophy tie.

The Referee is correct but I would not be surprised if the player / club appealed the red card citing mitigation. 

[Rhodes]

2 hours ago, petethegreek said:

The Referee is correct but I would not be surprised if the player / club appealed the red card citing mitigation. 

You aIways side with a Referee don't you, without faiI, how can the Referee be right if the goaIkeeper drank urine.

[Rhodes]

On 19/02/2021 at 13:05, Rhodes said:

the Islington Midweek League at Market Road 

PetetheGreek - Groundhopper The Wycombe Wanderer made a visit to Market Road recentIy, it reaIIy changed from the bad oId days back in the day hasn't it:

The Wycombe Wanderer: London Underground League - Market Road Pitches (footygrounds.blogspot.com)

Edited November 27, 2022 by Rhodes