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Tom Kowal: 4 tips from an NHL referee
Watch this NHL Life Series which showcases NHL Referee Tom Kowal. “A referee’s Life” is a short documentary about a referee in the highest hockey league of the USA and Canada. Tom Kowal tells about a flood on June 20 2013 that devastated Calgary. The so-called “Alberta floods” were so heavy, the water got 6 feet up into Kowal’s house. There are also a few tips from Tom Kowal which are also useful for football referees. Everything isn’t always black and white when you make a decision. Know yourself. That will make you a better referee. Have faith in your teammates – your assistant referees. Support of your family in…
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Happy 2014 for all referees
Hi referees, happy New Year! How are you doing? Hopefully you started 2014 well. The Dutch Referee Blog wishes all referees a happy 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2-S58iMTEg What are your refereeing goals in 2014? Do you have any special plans? Please share them. I wish you the best of luck with reaching your goals. Have a wonderful New Year.
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Minion referee – fun to watch
Seen Despicable me? These minions are from the movie and someone made a great clip with them about diving and football refereeing. A short clip to enjoy about the minion referee.
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Ankle breaking tackle followed by slap in the face
Mehdi Carcela suffered an ankle breaking tackle. It was the second harsh offence on him, both punished with a yellow card. But this second time he couldn’t control himself. He slaps the offender Bjorn Ruytinx in the face. Carcela is given a straight red card by the referee. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0j-eF6wRh60
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Ball smashes in face of assistant referee
Ball smashes in face of assistant referee. Luckily it has never happend to me. Hibernian captain Liam Craig wants to clear the ball away from his defence and tries to shoot the ball over the line. It did, and the ball unwittingly hit the assistant referee very hard on his head. As noted as comment on the YouTube video: “The official looked dazed for several seconds but took it on the chin and bravely shrugged it off. Respect!” Watch the clip from St Mirren – Hibernian in the SPFL Scottish Premiership on 23th of November 2013.
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Wrexham ghost goal allowed after six minutes
A Wrexham ghost goal was allowed after six minutes of debating by the referee and her assistants. Amy Fearn, the first women who refereed an FA Cup match, initially disallowed the goal and awarded a goal kick. The Wrexham players went mad. After debating six minutes with her assistants, Fearn allowed the goal and Kidderminster Harriers players were angry at her. In the end, that was the right decision. Check out a video of the Wrexham ghost goal against Kidderminster. How do you check the nets before the match? And do you check every part of it? This hole was very small, as you can see in the video below.…
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Danish referee exchange in the UK
Danish referee exchange in the UK. The experiences of Jens Oerum and Janus Vorm. “English football is more physical, more tackles. A different culture, a different way to play football.” And: “I like the way the players respect a referee.” Check out the video:
