R.I.P. Advice to Referees
U.S. Soccer has taken the decision to discontinue publication of the “Advice to Referees” document.… Read More R.I.P. Advice to Referees
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… Read More Case Study: Form and Fitness
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.… Read More Case Study: Locked and Loaded
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.… Read More Case Study: Raise Your Hand
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.… Read More Case Study: Keep Your Eyes Off The Ball
The iTOOTR Ref of the Year (more than a little late)
iTOOTR (belatedly) selects a Referee of the Year for 2013/14.… Read More The iTOOTR Ref of the Year (more than a little late)
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.… Read More Case Study: The Coach’s Bill of Rights
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.… Read More Ref Focus: Mike Dean, Man City v Chelsea
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.… Read More Ref Focus: Cüneyt Çakır, Brazil v Mexico
Respect for John Bieniewicz
Memorial tribute to referee John Bieniewicz of Detroit, Michigan, who was killed while refereeing a soccer match… Read More Respect for John Bieniewicz
In The Opinion Of The Referee 