So Referees can do their bit and contribute to an entertaining game for the spectators.
After a stop start game in the windy conditions last week, the sun came out and we returned to fast flowing non-stop action which tested the referee's stamina. Once a goal had been scored from 25yds out, their was a regular desire to see me running from one end of the pitch to the other! The extra energy consumed resulted in an emergency trip for a sausage sandwich shortly after the match.
Just two 'lace' delays, (a 75% reduction from last week) - good double bows boys!
The skill and desire of both teams to concentrate on swift football in a superb spirit made it a pleasure to referee.
No real moments of contention this week. A Sandbach Dad, despite being engaged on his mobile phone was able to give me a firm shake of the head to point out I had made the wrong call with a 50:50 thrown in decision. (so Sandbach Dads can multi-task then) The only other challenge was a polite check from our Manager sweating on a narrow lead after I had played 1:45 of injury time for lost balls and substitutions. (That's why we call them "stop" watches coach)
Today's lesson for the lads - throw in's. We are far enough into our evolution from Saturday club to the Premier League to be mastering this art. I am having to mention each week feet entering the field of play, or the ball not being placed behind the head. It was my desire to make this point after four seperate mentions that led to my entertaining stumble. If the lads are being asked to master throw in's, I commit to practising walking / jogging backwards, an essential part of the modern ref's game.
Apologies to the parents, as we have a player now likely to be suffering Post traumatic stress after the 100kg ref knocked him to the floor and then almost landed on top of him! Let's hope no mobile phone recordings of that one - I don't want to appear on facetube.
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