In The Opinion Of The Referee

Category: Case Studies

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.

January 25, 2018
Case Study: Composed Player Management

Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg artfully demonstrates the use of verbal and non-verbal communication in effective player management.

September 30, 2015
Case Study: Form and Fitness

In a FIFA Women’s World Cup Round of 16 match, referee Stephanie Frappart (FRA) demonstrates why fitness and athletic form are of vital importance to referees

June 29, 2015
Case Study: Locked and Loaded

A tackle involving Ashley Barnes of Burnely and Namanja Matic of Chelsea is reviewed and analyzed in the context of Law 12.

February 26, 2015
Case Study: Raise Your Hand

A clear case of violent conduct by Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke is analyzed for possibilities to avoid similar situations at lower levels of the game.

December 27, 2014
Case Study: Keep Your Eyes Off The Ball

FIFA Assistant Referee Peter Kirkup brilliantly illustrates the role AR’s play in watching for nonsense behind the back of the referee.

November 25, 2014
The iTOOTR Ref of the Year (more than a little late)

iTOOTR (belatedly) selects a Referee of the Year for 2013/14.

October 29, 2014
Case Study: The Coach’s Bill of Rights

A recent on field bust-up between Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and his Chelsea counterpart Jose Mourinho reminds us of the very limited role of team officials within the Laws of the Game.

October 10, 2014
Ref Focus: Mike Dean, Man City v Chelsea

All of Mike Dean’s decisions are included in this condensed format video from the 21 Sep 2014 match between Manchester City and Chelsea.

September 30, 2014
Ref Focus: Cüneyt Çakır, Brazil v Mexico

Referee Cüneyt Çakır (TUR) is the picture of calm and cool during a fiery encounter between Brazil and Mexico in the group stage of the 2014 World Cup.

July 8, 2014