Gear Review: RefsCall Flag Set
iTOOTR conducts a comprehensive review of the $235 RefsCall “beeper flag” set, available from OSI, and now from SoccerSuperstoreUSA.com.
Gear Reviews
Gear Review: A Good Eraser for Write On Cards
The Staedtler-Mars plastic eraser is reviewed and found to be ideal for cleaning write on cards in preparation for the next match.
Gear Review: OSI Elastic Wristband Lanyard
The elastic wristband lanyard from Official Sports International is reviewed and found to be quite useful, except for referees with very small wrists.
Gear Review: FIFA Referee Wallet
Courtesy of the referees who operate Soccer Superstore USA, we have the FIFA Referee Wallet for review. The FIFA Referee Wallet consists of three parts: a yellow card, red card, and the wallet itself. It retails for $6.95.
Case Studies
Case Study: Dealing Firmly With Dissent Directed at an AR
We often hear that referees must “protect” their assistant referees. Howard Webb provides a textbook example.
Case Study: Dean Does It Again
FIFA Referee Mike Dean and crew put on (another) refereeing masterclass.
Case Study: AR2 Sends Off Rafael
For the second time in recent weeks, AR2 is heavily involved in sending off a player.
Case Study: A Send-Off Early In The First Half
Referee Andre Marriner demonstrates his mental preparedness by sending off Fulham midfielder Steve Sidwell after only 11 minutes.
What's Wrong With This Picture?
What’s Wrong With This Picture?, Vol. 5
After a long absence, What’s Wrong With This Picture returns, and features video from a girls high school varsity match.
What’s Wrong With This Picture, Vol. 4
A better title for this edition might be “How Many Things Are Wrong With This Picture?”
What’s Wrong With This Picture?, Vol. 3
While the problem in the photo might be rather obvious, we ask you to consider a slightly different question.
What’s Wrong With This Picture?, Vol. 2
What’s wrong with this photo might not be readily apparent, but there is a very serious problem to address.
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Blog
Georgia State Cup 2013: By The Numbers
A referee’s report from Georgia State Cup 2013, Round Robin stage features statistics about his activity over the three day event.
Another Senseless Tragedy
With the recent death of Utah referee Ricardo Portillo, we’re reminded that choosing to referee in our game carries risks. The risk of assault isn’t something that any referee, anywhere, should ever have to contemplate.
Further Proof That GLT Is Needed
An incident in a recent Premier League match between Reading and Southampton further underscores the need for goal line technology to be implemented as quickly as possible.
Looking Back. . .And Forward
In The Opinion Of The Referee founder Mike Register reflects on the growth of the site in 2012 and outlines plans for 2013.