The Referees World Podcast

By Darren Cullum & Richard Melinn

Sports & Recreation Amateur

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The Referees World Podcast offers education and training for football referees of all levels.

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Self analysis

10.04.2022

In this episode, Darren & Rich talk about 'self analysis' and how important this can be for your own personal progession. The post Self analysis appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.

The Referees World Podcast episodes:

10.04.2022 Self analysis In this episode, Darren & Rich talk about 'self analysis' and how important this can be for your own personal progession. The post Self analysis appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
09.27.2022 It’s all about YOU! In this episode, Darren & Rich talk about the elements of the game that YOU control. The post It’s all about YOU! appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
06.17.2022 Nathan Sherratt from ‘The Third Team’ In this episode, Darren & Rich catch up with Nathan Sherratt who is a mental health ambassador and guest speaker from The Third Team. The post Nathan Sherratt from ‘The Third Team’ appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
06.10.2022 What NOT to say to players In this episode, Darren & Rich talk to refereeing colleague, Rob McDonald who has just served a 63 day ban for comments made to a player in the WSL. The post What NOT to say to players appeared first on ...
05.24.2022 Shall I go for promotion? In this episode, having regained his Level 5 status, Darren puts the question to Rich about going for promotion to Level 4. The post Shall I go for promotion? appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
05.06.2022 What do you say to the captains before kick off? In this episode, Darren & Rich discuss what was said to the captains before kick off at a recent game that Darren was refereeing. The post What do you say to the captains before kick off? appeared first on The ...
04.22.2022 Penalty area incidents: inside or out? In this episode, Darren & Rich open up the 'can of worms' that is: Penalty Area Incidents! Was it inside or out? The post Penalty area incidents: inside or out? appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
04.15.2022 Another observation for Darren In this episode, Darren & Rich pick through the bones of another recent observation that Darren has had. You may find it useful to listen to the previous episode as well! The post Another observation for Darren appeared first on ...
04.09.2022 Understanding observers comments In this episode, Darren & Rich discuss a recent game where Darren was AR2 (farside). The post match debrief was very positive for all 3 officials but Rich needs to question Darren's description of it! The post Understanding observers comments ...
04.01.2022 Matchday prep for a final In this episode, Darren & Rich discuss your matchday preparation for referees involved in any cup final. The post Matchday prep for a final appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
03.25.2022 Challenging game debrief – part 2 In this episode, Darren & Rich have part 2 of a debrief on a couple of recent games which were of a very challenging nature for Darren. The post Challenging game debrief – part 2 appeared first on The Referees ...
03.18.2022 Challenging game debrief – part 1 In this episode, Darren & Rich do a debrief on a recent game which was of a very challenging nature. The post Challenging game debrief – part 1 appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
03.04.2022 Refereeing in America In this episode, Darren & Rich speak to an American grass roots referee and find out what Darren's 'schoolboy error' was in a recent game! The post Refereeing in America appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
02.25.2022 How do we prevent referees from quitting? In this episode. Darren & Rich talk about how we can increase the positivity of grass roots refereeing to help with retention of referees. The post How do we prevent referees from quitting? appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
02.11.2022 Protect your profile as a referee In this episode, Darren and Rich talk about how to protect your profile as a referee both on and off the feild of play. The post Protect your profile as a referee appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
02.04.2022 Your presence on the field of play In this episode, Darren and Rich discuss your presence on the field of play and how to improve it. The post Your presence on the field of play appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
01.28.2022 Game abandoned In this episode, Darren and Rich discuss a local game where the game had to be abandoned after 12 mins. The post Game abandoned appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
01.21.2022 Referee abuse or is it banter? In this episode, Darren and Rich discuss the industrial language used in a recent match following a red card. The post Referee abuse or is it banter? appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
01.14.2022 Darren’s latest observation as an assistant referee In this episode, Darren & Rich go through another observation from a game over the Christmas break as an assistant referee. The post Darren’s latest observation as an assistant referee appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
12.03.2021 The importance of your admin In this episode, Darren & Rich discuss the importance of keeping your admin up to speed and some ideas which may help you. The post The importance of your admin appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
11.26.2021 Darren’s third observation of the season In this episode, Darren & Rich discuss observation number 3 (for Darren) of the 2021/22 season and discuss the game in more detail. The post Darren’s third observation of the season appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
11.22.2021 Overturning a decision In this episode, Darren & Rich discuss whether a decision made by a referee should be overturned following advice from a club assistant. The post Overturning a decision appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
11.05.2021 Yellow cards, socks and racism In this episode, Darren and Rich discuss yellow cards, footballers socks and what course of action to take if you're accused of being racist. The post Yellow cards, socks and racism appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
10.30.2021 It’s our 100th episode! In this episode, Darren & Rich celebrate the 100th episode of the Referees World Podcast and go through Darren's latest observation. The post It’s our 100th episode! appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
10.22.2021 Martin Cassidy from Ref Support UK In this episode, Darren & Rich talk to Martin Cassidy, the CEO and founder of Ref Support UK about the rise in referee abuse cases. The post Martin Cassidy from Ref Support UK appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
10.15.2021 Ex-Premier League referee Ron Groves (part 2) In this episode, Darren & Rich continue their chat with Ron Groves who tells us how much he used to earn on a game! The post Ex-Premier League referee Ron Groves (part 2) appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
10.08.2021 Ex-Premier League referee Ron Groves In this episode, Darren & Rich talk to Ex-Premier League referee Ron Groves who shares some wonderful stories and gives his book a quick plug! We had so much fun recording this, there were phones ringing, Ron managed turn himself ...
10.01.2021 Free kick management In this episode, Darren & Rich discuss free kick management. The post Free kick management appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
09.24.2021 The sin bin strikes again In this episode, Darren & Rich discuss a recent incorrect application of the law involving a local cup game where Darren was the referee. The post The sin bin strikes again appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
09.17.2021 Darren’s second referee observation of the season In this episode, Darren and Rich go through Darren’s second observation of the season and discuss his devleopment points and strengths. The post Darren’s second referee observation of the season appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
09.10.2021 Darren’s first referee observation of the season In this episode, Darren and Rich go through Darren's first observation of the season and discuss his devleopment points and strengths. The post Darren’s first referee observation of the season appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
09.03.2021 Familiarise yourself with competiton rules In this episode, Darren and Rich discuss the importance of familiarising yourself with competition rules. The post Familiarise yourself with competiton rules appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
08.27.2021 Tips for the start of the new season In this episode, Darren and Rich share some tips for the start of the new season following the summer break. The post Tips for the start of the new season appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
07.09.2021 Rich joins the UAE FA In this episode, Darren & Rich discuss Rich's new role as Technical Manager - Referees with the United Arab Emirates FA! The post Rich joins the UAE FA appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
07.02.2021 Fitness test training In this episode, Darren has a chat with 3 refereeing colleagues from Somerset FA about the upcoming fitness test. The post Fitness test training appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
06.18.2021 The Whistle Academy In this episode, Darren & Rich find out more about an E-Learning platform called The Whistle Academy with Simon Richards. The post The Whistle Academy appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
06.11.2021 Darren’s Cup Final debrief In this episode, Darren & Rich do a debrief following a local Cup Final in which Darren was the referee. Listen NOW! The post Darren’s Cup Final debrief appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
06.04.2021 Level 5 referee Alison Wade In this episode, Darren & Rich talk to L5 referee Alison Wade from London who tells us about the challenges she has faced after taking up the whistle. The post Level 5 referee Alison Wade appeared first on The Referees ...
05.28.2021 FIFA referee instructor Alan Snoddy MBE In this episode, Darren & Rich talk to FIFA referee instructor, Alan Snoddy MBE who officiated at 2 World Cup Finals! The post FIFA referee instructor Alan Snoddy MBE appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
05.21.2021 Do I need the whistle? In this episode, Darren and Rich discuss the longest time played after kick off, before blowing the whistle for anything! The post Do I need the whistle? appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
05.14.2021 Diversity in refereeing & dealing with disappointment In this episode, Darren & Rich talk to L4 referee Dan Ghent who has just qualified as a a doctor. But, at what cost to his refereeing? The post Diversity in refereeing & dealing with disappointment appeared first on The ...
05.07.2021 Training tips and techniques In this episode, Darren and Rich run through a top 10 list of training tips and techniques which can be used with your refereeing colleagues. The post Training tips and techniques appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
04.30.2021 Should referees wear body cams? In this episode, Darren & Rich talk to Dr Tom Webb from Portsmouth University about whether or not referees should be wearing body cams. The post Should referees wear body cams? appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
04.23.2021 Former referee becomes football manager In this episode, Darren & Rich talk to former Level 4 referee, Sam Iddon who has ditched the whistle to become a football manager. The post Former referee becomes football manager appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
04.16.2021 Refereeing a game with NO assistants In this episode, Darren & Rich discuss your approach to a game if there were NO assistants available to you. The post Refereeing a game with NO assistants appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
04.09.2021 First game back after lockdown 2021 In this episode, Darren & Rich discuss the first game back in 2021 following the easing of recent lockdown restrictions. The post First game back after lockdown 2021 appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
04.02.2021 Effects of referee decisions in empty stadiums In this episode, Darren & Rich are interviewed by student, Sam Stone about the effects of referee decisions in empty stadiums. The post Effects of referee decisions in empty stadiums appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
03.26.2021 From prison to the field of play In this episode, Darren & Rich talk to a former prisoner from Plymouth who has used refereeing to turn his life around. The post From prison to the field of play appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
03.19.2021 Pre-match instructions with club assistants In this episode, Darren & Rich do a little bit of 'role play' to refresh our memories on pre-match instructions with club assistants. The post Pre-match instructions with club assistants appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.
03.12.2021 Openly gay referee Ryan Atkin In this episode, Darren & Rich talk to openly gay referee, Ryan Atkin. An inspirational discussion from a referee who shares life's challenges The post Openly gay referee Ryan Atkin appeared first on The Referees World Podcast.

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