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  • Case Study: Dowd Issues 2 Cautions in 10 Seconds

    Case Study: Dowd Issues 2 Cautions in 10 Seconds

    Referee Phil Dowd issues two cautions within the space of a few seconds to a Newcastle forward. Could the situation have been avoided?

    May 19, 2014
  • Case Study: PK Sees Proper Mechanics from Ref Team

    Case Study: PK Sees Proper Mechanics from Ref Team

    Select Group Referee Mike Dean and his crew demonstrate flawless mechanics during a difficult penalty decision.

    May 2, 2014
  • Case Study: A Tactical Foul Is Always A Tactical Foul

    Case Study: A Tactical Foul Is Always A Tactical Foul

    Howard Webb demonstrates that a tactical foul – even one committed in the third minute – should always be cautioned.

    April 7, 2014
  • Case Study: Angle Before Distance

    Case Study: Angle Before Distance

    Martin Atkinson demonstrates the “angle before distance” principle for ensuring he can see the space between players.

    March 31, 2014
  • Case Study: Two Reds, Please

    Case Study: Two Reds, Please

    Two send off scenarios along with two different approaches to reaching the decision are examined.

    March 17, 2014
  • Premier League Referee Gear Revealed

    Premier League Referee Gear Revealed

    We reveal each piece of gear used by England’s top-flight referees, from radio communications to whistles.

    January 27, 2014
  • Case Study: Phil Dowd and the Final 90

    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
  • Gear Review: Hydro Flask Stainless Steel Drinking Bottle

    Gear Review: Hydro Flask Stainless Steel Drinking Bottle

    At $45, the Hydro Flask Insulated Stainless Steel Wide Mouth bottle isn’t cheap, but its’ rugged, leakproof construction and lifetime warranty make it worthy of consideration for busy referees.

    January 14, 2014
  • Case Study: Offside and Interfering with an Opponent, 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

    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
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