The Referee

Yesterday the FA revealed plans for a pilot scheme to be started in January to take steps to improve the behaviour of players throughout the game.   The scheme will run in 9 regions and will consist of the following 3 points

Only the team captain can talk to the Referee
Roped of area’s for parents and spectators
All [...]

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At the start of the season the FA made metal cup hooks illegal.  This was communicated by the FA, Countys & Leagues to the clubs ( I say that but i was told by a league they had not had anything from the FA to pass on to the clubs).
However it seems that there are still [...]

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Just had a phone call from the home team on Saturday. Talking away I asked if they have been told of the jewelry directive from either the County FA or League.
Guess what…….They’ve not been told a thing. However when I explained he was in full support and he will ensure the players are aware.
This annoys [...]

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Thank you to Herts Ref on the Official Sports Forum (www.officialsports.co.uk). I have now received the revised FA directive.
As mentioned on the original post no jewelry may be worn or taped. However if the player can NOT remove it, and they satisfy the Referee of this then only then may they tape it. This only [...]

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There’s been a lot of talk on the various Referee websites about the directive from the FA regard jewelry. The FA have instructed that all rings must be removed and are not allowed to be taped.
This has caused lots of uproar with some players and official’s being unable to remove them having worn them for [...]

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