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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.
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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.
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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.
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Gear Review: ComStar Communication System
A full duplex, hand-free communications system, the ComStar has real promise for refereeing, but needs a new headset, and some weather protection feature before being ready to compete with the Vokkero system.
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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.
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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?
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Gear Review: SPINTSO Ref Watch Pro
At an average price of $157 shipped, the SPINTSO Referee Watch sets the expectations bar high. And it delivers, with a plethora of features that make managing match time easy, allowing referees to focus on what’s happening on the field.
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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
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Gear Review: Molten Valkeen Whistle
The combination of outstanding tone, ease of use, and a unique carrying mechanism make the Valkeen the most desirable whistle on the market today. But these features come at a steep price.
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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.
In The Opinion Of The Referee 