In The Opinion Of The Referee

Tag: caution

  • Case Study: Issuing a Caution for Shirt Removal

    It is not news to regular readers of this space that a player who removes his shirt during a goal celebration is subject to sanction.  The FIFA publication “Interpretation of the Laws of the Game and Guidelines for Referees” addresses the issue directly.  Page 118 of the electronic version (published with the LOTG), under the…

  • Case Study: Atkinson Shows Cards Aren't Always Necessary

    On 25 August 2012, Martin Atkinson was the referee in a Premier League (ENG) match between West Ham United (blue) and Swansea FC (white). Early in the match, #4 white was attacking down the right side and lost possession of the ball to a blue defender (images 1 to 3). He subsequently fouled the defender,…