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In The Opinion Of The Referee

Empowering Referees Since 2011

Author: itootrmike

Use Caution When Interpreting Case Studies

Hello fellow referees.  It has been quite a while since I posted anything new here.  I continue to be surprised at how much traffic the site still receives. Please note that almost all of the case studies here were posted prior to the major rewrite of the Laws of the Game in 2016.  I believe… Read More Use Caution When Interpreting Case Studies

February 9, 2020February 9, 2020 itootrmikeLeave a comment

Grace Under Pressure

Keeping your cool while others lose theirs is one of the keys that separates merely good officials from those at the top of the game.… Read More Grace Under Pressure

January 25, 2018January 25, 2018 itootrmikeLeave a comment

New USSF Referee Uniform Details

Details on the new USSF Referee shirt, including features, pricing, and implementation timelines.… Read More New USSF Referee Uniform Details

July 28, 2016July 28, 2016 itootrmike15 Comments

IFAB Website and Social Media Up and Running

The International Football Association Board’s new website and social media presence is up and running. Read on for full details.… Read More IFAB Website and Social Media Up and Running

May 31, 2016 itootrmike2 Comments

Gear Review: RefsWorld Gear Organizer

iTOOTR reviews the excellent gear Organizer from RefsWorld.… Read More Gear Review: RefsWorld Gear Organizer

April 28, 2016May 28, 2016 itootrmike1 Comment

2016/17 IFAB Laws of the Game Now Available

The greatly revised 2016/17 edition of the IFAB Laws of the Game are now available for download.… Read More 2016/17 IFAB Laws of the Game Now Available

April 13, 2016April 13, 2016 itootrmike1 Comment

In Memoriam: Robert (Bob) Evans, 1939-2016

I learned today of the sad news that American refereeing pioneer Bob Evans died Tuesday, March 30th, 2016, at the age of 76. Bob was one the true pillars of American soccer refereeing, and had a significant hand in creating the U.S. Soccer Refereeing program. He was born in England, grew up Wales, and moved… Read More In Memoriam: Robert (Bob) Evans, 1939-2016

March 31, 2016 itootrmike1 Comment

Major Changes Coming to 2016/17 Laws of the Game

The 2016/17 edition of the Laws of the Game have seen a major rewrite – and a new publisher.… Read More Major Changes Coming to 2016/17 Laws of the Game

March 25, 2016March 25, 2016 itootrmike7 Comments

iTOOTR In “Low Power Mode”

In The Opinion Of The Referee is now in active retirement, but most of our historical content can be found here.… Read More iTOOTR In “Low Power Mode”

February 15, 2016February 24, 2016 itootrmike

Case Study: Composed Player Management

Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg artfully demonstrates the use of verbal and non-verbal communication in effective player management.… Read More Case Study: Composed Player Management

September 30, 2015February 22, 2016 itootrmikeLeave a comment

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