In The Opinion Of The Referee

Category: Case Studies

Case Study: Phil Dowd and the Final 90

The final 90 seconds of a match between Chelsea FC and Manchester United FC prove eventful after frustration boils over for some of the United players.

January 20, 2014
Case Study: Offside and Interfering with an Opponent, 2014

A Newcastle goal is ruled out for offside in a controversial decision that could be argued either way. The mechanics employed by the referee team were spot on, reminding us all how to handle similar situations.

January 12, 2014
Case Study: How To Earn A Caution Without Really Trying

A tongue-in-cheek look at a caution issued by Mark Clattenburg for dissent

January 7, 2014
Case Study: Ref Focus #2, Michael Oliver

Full match video including every decision, player management incident and goal. This edition features Michael Oliver refereeing Chelsea v Southampton on 1 Dec 2013.

December 9, 2013
Case Study: Mike Jones and The Goal That Wasn’t

Mike Jones’ decision to disallow a controversial goal was brave. And can be defended based on previous guidance from the IFAB.

November 8, 2013
Case Study: Card Mechanics and an Injured Player

Michael Oliver demonstrates how to deal with misconduct and an injury suffered as a result of the misconduct.

October 21, 2013
Case Study: Ref Focus #1, Andre Marriner

All of the referee’s decisions and player management highlights from Liverpool v Man Utd, 1 Sep 2013.

October 10, 2013
Case Study: What’s Wrong With This Picture?, Vol 6

A video clip from a recent match between Sunderland and Manchester United reveals a problem. Can you spot it?

October 6, 2013
Case Study: Referee Takes Position in Goal Area for a Corner Kick

Referee Courtney Campbell positions himself in the goal area for a corner kick, allowing himself to see a potential foul by the defending team

September 15, 2013
Case Study: A Good Old-Fashioned Clear Out

The Barclays Premier League 2013/14 season got underway over the weekend and, not surprisingly, players are up to their usual tricks and cheats as they attempt to circumvent the Laws of the Game.

August 19, 2013