Whilst Luke was away on family duties, I was joined by James Campbell and Darrell Horner as we discussed all things refereeing. We talked about what refereeing talent looks like and why Level 5 can be a dangerous level. We also discuss 2nd yellows and how we can manage them better.

We also introduce a new member of the FRS squad! Don't forget to follow us on the socials - see you next week!

It is cup final season and so we need to share our tips for preparing for the big game. We talk about the role of the 4th official and the importance of pre-match instructions.

The usual shenanigans as Luke rants about something and Wayne discusses the need for the Cobblers to stop being rubbish.

Thanks for the support everyone!

A lot of discussion this week around refereeing and the incidents from the weekend. How do you stay alert? How do you make a positive first impression? Do club marks mean anything and should those opinions always be valued?

This week we dig into the grassroots game and consider how our approach can impact the 90 minutes ahead. As ever, the chat is honest and insightful and there is no mention of King Kev I promise!

Northants Referee Development Officer Olly Mackey joins us to discuss the Grassroots Awards where you can vote for those that you feel deserve recognition for their hard work.

We discuss why the refereeing family deserve the plaudits for all of the hard work they do and how you can get involved!

We also discuss the big games of the week and discuss big Kev and his shoes. DISCLAIMER: Recorded before King Kev got the bullet!

We have a brief look at the new proposed laws from IFAB and talk about how refereeing needs confidence and experience. We look at the big decisions from the weekend and Luke has a massive rant about something or other. Come and join us on this week's cracker of an episode.

As referees, we are often scrutinised and questioned around mistakes but how do we overcome them? Do we park them and move on or use them as a means of improvement? This week we talk about how we can bounce back and that sometimes mistakes are great for character development and resilience.

Tune in this week as the boys are back talking all things refereeing!

We might as well jump on the bandwagon and discuss the MASSIVE talking point of the week. Should the goal have been given? Was it a worthy VAR intervention? Would you have given it at grassroots level? So many opinions so listen to the right ones this week!

This week we delve into the psyche of refereeing relationships and begin to understand the importance of creating positivity on the filed of play. How can positive relationships benefit our game and how can we use a script to make sure we are explaining ourselves efficiently?

Tune into the pod to listen to this and much more. The lads also discuss all of the latest incidents from the weekend's games.

All the latest incidents from the weekend are discussed! Was it a penalty at Man City? Was Howard right to say the Dalot challenge was not a red card? How do we build confidence in your decisions through body language? Why is Kevin Nolan keeping his shoes on? All the latest chat and more!

A flippant nickname on TikTok but how did it come about and how has the bug of running now affected his refereeing? We are joined by Paul who is part of Lincolnshire FA. How did he get into refereeing and what are his aspirations for the future?