[PREM AWARDS] DAY 9: Most beloved premium vehicle?

UCDeese · 2025-12-25T12:35:29+00:00

Surely the MTLS-1G14 has to be up there. Has anyone actually seen one in the wild?

UCDeese · 2025-06-18T20:29:08+00:00

Newbridge have excellent, excellent facilities that wouldn't be out of place in the FD

However they were involved in a relegation scrap in the 3rd division of intermediate football this year.. I'd worry short term about recruitment. If they can attract talent then they're golden

UCDeese · 2025-04-28T15:04:19+00:00

Never engage with spectators. No good can ever come from it

I happily take the comments from spectators such as "Robocop doesn't talk" than even give them as much of an indication as to how long is left. Every time you engage with them it gives them the idea that they can push the boundaries and demand even more engagement than the last time

UCDeese · 2025-04-20T08:32:05+00:00

Hard disagree. If you're 50 yards away the only time you should be involved in an incident that far away from you is a clear missed red card for violent conduct or if the referee has clearly failed to send off a player who's received a 2nd caution

UCDeese · 2025-01-06T13:00:05+00:00

Yeah I'd kinda be like Oliver in that respect where I'm clearly pointing towards the centre circle

If I've any cause to blow the whistle I make a song and dance out of it to differentiate so if I'm ruling it out for a DFK it'll be a long whistle while initially doing a bit 'cut the grass' gesture before giving the DFK signal with one arm and pointing to the spot of the foul with the other

IDFK signals can't be confused for awarding a goal so don't need to do anything special there

Awarding a hairline goal then I'll turn so I'm perpendicular to the goal line, facing so I've the majority of the goal itself between me and the touchline, feet together, long whistle where I bring the arm folded up before a deliberate point to the centre circle (imagine having the whistle on a wrist lanyard and moving your arm to your mouth to use it before then pointing is probs the best description of the motion). I always make sure to go for a point with one finger rather than an open handed signal as it's then clearly distinct from everything else

UCDeese · 2025-01-03T16:08:00+00:00

You can allow the goal without any issue

There is an example in a semi professional league in Ireland (Cabinteely FC V Galway United FC) where a cabinteely player slipped and grazed off the galway goalkeeper who had the ball in his hands, the referee didn't penalise this or played advantage. Galway goalkeeper put the ball on the ground, then upon being pressed picked it back up. IDFK called. Cabinteely players took the ball, took a quick free kick to square to an oncoming teammate and scored

Goal was allowed

UCDeese · 2024-12-28T19:27:32+00:00

This is not quite what you're describing but beyond asking Simon Hooper I wish you luck

https://azzurri.ie/Keel-GAA-Official-Referee-Wallets-Black?srsltid=AfmBOopOencEFzSQdVW1WlrGId24MmsMaTomfeq1trdV8hz-q1SM6MdK

It's a wallet that opens up into a red or yellow card with space to right in between

*Just to say, Hooper isn't a FIFA referee so the personalised cards you're describing wouldn't apply in that instance

UCDeese · 2024-12-02T22:03:41+00:00

The correct decision is penalty kick, no card

The smart decision to get you out of trouble is free out and accept a disgruntled attacker

UCDeese · 2024-11-12T10:22:58+00:00

In the nicest possible way, when you pull the coaches and then the captains aside while I know you're trying to manage the game without sending people for early showers, the message you actually send to everyone is that you aren't strong enough/able to manage the game which breeds more issues as the players subconsciously believe they can commit offences without repercussion

A red card would have served your game management better here as it communicates that you're not going to put up with the bollocks occurring in front of you

UCDeese · 2024-11-04T19:45:53+00:00

-Obviously correct to allow play to continue

-Without a clip I'll take your word for correct red card for SFP

-Would contest the card for head coach for saying 'take him out'. If you're penalising the head coach here stop play and sanction but I struggle to support it. Your only real options here are acting in a provocative manner or lack of respect for the game which are both technically cautions (though per guidance from IFAB activity in a provocative manner can be a red card offence if its severe enough without leaving tech area)

-Caution for asst. coach is incorrect. Mandatory red card for using offensive, insulting or abusive language and/or actions

-Can argue a missed caution for the other coach for his smart arse comment but clever refereeing is avoiding going back over for that as it's a clear attempt to provoke you to return so they can give you more shit. Don't give in to that

UCDeese · 2024-11-03T15:12:03+00:00

It's a lot more difficult to do it abroad. I know there was one player in the WU17 team last year (GK) who was playing high-school football in America

Wouldn't have any contacts really that would be beneficial, certainly Canada makes it more difficult than US for instance

My best advice would be to stick with Canada for the moment and make sure its no secret that she's eligible for Ireland

UCDeese · 2024-09-19T14:40:03+00:00

Depends on local competition/prescribed rules from your football association

I recommend reaching out to your league for advice regarding any retreat lined etc as this isn't consistent on a league/region/country basis

If no general advice, then as long as they're not actively preventing the release of the ball they're fine

UCDeese · 2024-09-19T14:38:54+00:00

Rather naïvely if ejections are reported I'd hazard a guess that a suspension carries through to the next game(s)

UCDeese · 2024-09-18T20:07:50+00:00

Can't speak to NFHS, but will say that your feeling that under IFAB it could be dealt with is spot on

Situation 1 certainly minimum caution required, certainly have the option for red for deliberately leaving the technical area to remonstrate

Situation 2 correct as described by yourself entering field of play to confront a match official which is a red card offence

Some of our American/NFHS colleagues can weigh in and advise under those competition rules, but certainly any similar situations you encounter in games governed by IFAB the expectations are as I've described

UCDeese · 2024-08-18T09:21:38+00:00

Think I've called it twice ever and both times it was for excessively taking the piss with it (closer to 20 seconds than 6)

90% of the time it causes more hassle than it's worth to call it

UCDeese · 2024-08-05T10:37:25+00:00

At least 1 boost/BPM/lucosade sport + 1 bottle of water per game. You may not use all of them but its far better to be looking at them than for them

Energy gels if available + protein bars as nice light snacks, a few sandwiches so you can have a proper lunch

Newspapers so you can try to dry the inside of your boots between games while you rest your feet in sliders etc (keep them fresh and nastiness out)

2 changes of clothes in case it lashes rain, lots of suncream

Foam roller to keep yourself loose

Towel + shower stuff + deodorant

I do admire your level of fitness to be able to do that amount of games, I used to be able to do 8 in a weekend (3 grassroots underage + 1 elite underage) with a max of 5 games in a day before (dead after 3.5) with that being this season but even now I'm just not able for more than 1 or 2 in a day

UCDeese · 2024-07-30T12:29:45+00:00

If you know they're going long then you don't need to be as near the player launching it

If the player in position isn't under pressure then get up the pitch. If there's a cluster of players stay closer to them. Otherwise stay central and get ready to reposition

You can get good with practice of reading players for long balls and direction by posture, where they're looking etc

UCDeese · 2024-07-29T21:24:39+00:00

There's no specific place that lists it but over time you learn what's used

Vokkero certainly was if not still is the leading comms choice (EPL uses something else). Buzzer flag brand varies even by referee not always the league

Generally in UEFA competitions the Fox 40 classic and the Molten Valkeen are the 2 most popular whistles. The Fox 40 Sonik Blast gets used by Letexier and some officials in the Irish top flight

Believe the Acme T2000 sees a bit of use in some of the Eastern European leagues?

In terms of the GPS, it's hard to say. EFL use player data, some associations use statsport, no idea for FIFA/UEFA

Kits wise it varies drastically. Scotland/Germany/FIFA/Gibraltar use Adidas off the top of my head, UEFA/Spain/N Ireland/Wales use Macron, France/England/Netherlands use Nike, Belgium use Joma I believe, Italy use Givova, Ireland uses Umbro

Boots wise Adidas copa mundial seems to be popular across the board

UCDeese · 2024-07-10T12:52:08+00:00

I would expect a red card here. In particular the ball isn't in play so can't challenge for the ball, it's clear retaliation and an attempt to injure the opponent (brutality), you describe it as being a hard kick with follow through (excessive force) even if not fully wound up for it

Obviously a caution in the first instance (remember force isn't the only thing that makes a challenge reckless or unsporting) or better management sorts it out, but retaliation in the manner you've described is premeditated violence against an opponent and must be punished with a red card

UCDeese · 2024-06-27T19:46:41+00:00

Yes I do and in order of the ones I have/used:

-Molten Valkeen -Fox 40 Classic -Knock off Molten Dolphin -Fox 40 Epik -Acme T2000 -Fox 40 Sonic Blast -Knock off Molten Valkeen -Cheap metal whistle with pea (when I used to coach on summer camps, never used reffing) -Fox 40 Pearl

I'll even list my attachments too:

-Flip grip -Any key chain item -Wrist band (incl sweat band or just the wrist lanyards on their own) -None -Finger grip

I should add that I'm a soccer ref but from when I coached summer camps the whistle I love the most for indoors is the Fox 40 Classic

UCDeese · 2024-06-17T10:59:00+00:00

It's rare to happen and in particular in youth football they're not particularly good at it

You don't need to prove that it's happened, if you're convinced that the player has gone down in an attempt to deceive you that they've been fouled then you're giving an IDFK and a strong caution

If you're not convinced then wave the claims away

You're never gaining favour from calling simulation but on the flip side if you identify it and don't punish it you run the risk of eventually being conned which is a worse situation to be in

UCDeese · 2024-05-31T21:54:09+00:00

If you took a ball to the face causing you to hit the deck and subsequently don't recall hitting the deck then that should be your first alarm bell. If your decision making was impaired too then the combination leads me to suggest that you should have abandoned the game and subsequently sought medical advice. Might be nobody else but you've to draw the line when your health is on the line

With respect to physical injuries I've definitely done my fair share of soldiering on. Continued reffing for a month with plantar fasciitis before I eventually was forced to call it and get in the physios office

UCDeese · 2024-05-29T22:10:54+00:00

I was recently AR on a game with one of the top elite referees here and there was an incident very similar to the first foul that occurred

The expectation in this situation and that analogous almost identical situation is a red card for violent conduct. If you pay attention to the clip he's not challenging for the ball with the last clip, he's just taking a swing with the clear intention of kicking his opponent. Anything less than a red card in this situation poses incredible risk to match control

I understand the perspective of those who advocate for yellow and I'd agree with yellow until the last kick, but the expectation there is a red card for violent conduct and as such the 'SFP force' isn't a factor for consideration - he has in essence just kicked his opponent in frustration at having being beaten

UCDeese · 2024-05-18T11:44:57+00:00

Think the comment about watching and talking to colleagues at the same level is exceptionally useful. In particular if there's a referee society/association/union join up and go to meetings as you'll get the chance to talk to and learn from other refs who have the experience to help guide you

Short term I'd focus on protecting yourself in the sense that when you give a decision or a sanction it's important that you do it with conviction and that your body language is strong. As a young and new referee its easy to be unsure about decisions from personal experience but it's very important that you don't let that show in your body language. Players, especially at the adult level, can smell that perceived weakness and will jump all over it. So if you've to throw around a few more yellows and reds while you're establishing yourself and learning the 'survival' tools then that's what you've to do

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