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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?
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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.
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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.
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Case Study: Angle Before Distance
Martin Atkinson demonstrates the “angle before distance” principle for ensuring he can see the space between players.
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Case Study: Two Reds, Please
Two send off scenarios along with two different approaches to reaching the decision are examined.
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Premier League Referee Gear Revealed
We reveal each piece of gear used by England’s top-flight referees, from radio communications to whistles.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Case Study: How To Earn A Caution Without Really Trying
A tongue-in-cheek look at a caution issued by Mark Clattenburg for dissent