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Reppin' while reffin' - the story of Australia's five World Cup referees

Reppin' while reffin' - the story of Australia's five World Cup referees

Players, coaches and staff, check. Media, check, and fans, triple-check. But there's one Aussie presence missing out in Russia that's gone a little under the radar. 23 Jun 2018
Kurz wants better communication with referees & coaches

Kurz wants better communication with referees & coaches

Adelaide United boss Marco Kurz wants more communication between A-League coaches and referees. 23 Feb 2018
When will refs and commentators learn the rules?

When will refs and commentators learn the rules?

I’ve written before about how ridiculous it is that professional commentators and (even worse) referees don’t know the rules. 17 Feb 2018
FFA to trial yellow/red cards for coaches

FFA to trial yellow/red cards for coaches

In another world first, Football Federation Australia (FFA) will introduce yellow and red cards to team officials on the bench in A-League and W-League fixtures. 31 Oct 2017
When Is The Ref's Decision Final?

When Is The Ref's Decision Final?

There are three certainties in life: death, taxes and mistakes by referees. 6 Oct 2017
Chris Beath and Shaun Evans respond to criticism

Chris Beath and Shaun Evans respond to criticism

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system is set to make its debut in the A-League on Friday night when Melbourne City play Adelaide United at AAMI Park. 4 Apr 2017
FFA agree to a better deal for match officials

FFA agree to a better deal for match officials

FOOTBALL Federation Australia has headed off a potentially ugly dispute with match officials by agreeing to the first upgrade in referees’ conditions since season 1 of the A-League. 12 Sep 2013
Vieira Rails Against Inconsistency

Vieira Rails Against Inconsistency

Manchester City ambassador Patrick Vieira has questioned the consistency of recent decisions that have led to conspiracy theories emerging amongst the Blues support. 10 Feb 2012
Poll - Player Conduct Makes Life Tough for Refs

Poll - Player Conduct Makes Life Tough for Refs

Former referee Graham Poll admits officiating has not been up to scratch in the Barclays Premier League this season - but believes players' gamesmanship is to blame. 8 Feb 2012
Hodgson: Video Undermines Referees

Hodgson: Video Undermines Referees

West Brom head coach Roy Hodgson believes retrospective punishment of players via video evidence is heaping pressure on and eroding the authority of referees following the three-match ban handed to Gabriel Tamas. 17 Sep 2011
Refs Meet to Discuss Pride Park Controversy

Refs Meet to Discuss Pride Park Controversy

Referees' chief Keith Hackett will meet with Stuart Attwell tomorrow to discuss the Warwickshire official's handling of yesterday's game between east midlands rivals Derby and Nottingham Forest. 4 Nov 2008
The World's Most Flamboyant Referee

The World's Most Flamboyant Referee

Mark Shield, are you watching? 7 Aug 2008
New Move Over Ref Relations

New Move Over Ref Relations

EXCLUSIVE: Only captains will be able to talk to A-League referees during matches under new rules for the new season. 25 Jul 2008
FFA Push For More Top Refs

FFA Push For More Top Refs

FULL-time referees in the Hyundai A-League has been ruled out as an immediate prospect by FFA chief executive Ben Buckley. 27 Jun 2008

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