In The Opinion Of The Referee

Category: Case Studies

Case Study Remastered: Referee Pedersen and the Six Second Rule

We take a fresh look at the controversial six-second decision from the 2012 Olympic Women’s semi-final match between CAN-USA.

July 5, 2013
Case Study: Referee David Elleray Wears A Microphone During a Match

Football League Referee David Elleray wore a microphone during a 1989 match between Millwall and Arsenal. See the video here.

June 20, 2013
Case Study: Dealing Firmly With Dissent Directed at an AR

We often hear that referees must “protect” their assistant referees. Howard Webb provides a textbook example.

June 17, 2013
Case Study: What's Wrong With This Picture?, Vol. 5

After a long absence, What’s Wrong With This Picture returns, and features video from a girls high school varsity match.

May 20, 2013
Case Study: Dean Does It Again

FIFA Referee Mike Dean and crew put on (another) refereeing masterclass.

May 17, 2013
Case Study: AR2 Sends Off Rafael

For the second time in recent weeks, AR2 is heavily involved in sending off a player.

May 15, 2013
Case Study: A Send-Off Early In The First Half

Referee Andre Marriner demonstrates his mental preparedness by sending off Fulham midfielder Steve Sidwell after only 11 minutes.

May 13, 2013
Case Study: The 4th Symphony

Being a 4th official is easy; You just stand around in your track suit, telling jokes on the RefTalk, right?

April 29, 2013
Case Study: AR2 Calls For A Penalty. From A Corner.

Referee Mike Jones is left in a tight spot when his Assistant Referee calls for a penalty in front of goal during a corner kick.

April 22, 2013
Case Study: AR2 Sends Off Zamora

A send-off of QPR striker Bobby Zamora appears straightforward, but Phil Dowd seeks the advice of his team

April 12, 2013