The Refs In Specs

By Ewan and Theo Lury

Hello! It's Ewan here from The Refs in Specs!

This is the podcast - and probably the only place in the world - that tries to explain football decisions from the ref's point of view and even occasion... more

Download on the App Store

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

FAQs about The Refs In Specs:

How many episodes does The Refs In Specs have?

The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.

The Refs In Specs episodes:

August 25, 2023 Episode 15: Mac Allister, Romero and Red Cards Galore!
This week, with Ewan on holiday, Theo is joined by writer of the podcast's excellent jingle, Callum Lury!

The boys discuss Mac Allister's controversial red card vs Bournemouth, Romero's not-given handball vs Man United and the four red cards given across the weekend's game.

Make sure to follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therefsinspecs
...more
31min
August 16, 2023 Episode 14: WE ARE BACK (ft. Kirbz)
Hello and welcome back to The Refs in Specs! With this season's Premier League promising to be one of the closest ever, we are back to bring you insight into the biggest decisions of the weekend with some excellent guests!

This week we are joined by Streamer, YouTuber and Musician Kirbz as he gives us his worst refereeing decision of all time!

We also discuss two big incidents from the weekend:
Rice vs Forest - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGcIEeFDxNE
Jackson vs Liverpool - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RL57eUREtXE

Make sure to leave us a 5* review and follow us on TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@therefsinspecs
...more
38min
August 01, 2022 Episode 13: Interview with Esse Baharmast
After a few months away... Welcome back to The Refs in Specs!

This week we have something slightly different as The Refs return ahead of the new season, with Ewan interviewing legendary FIFA referee Esse Baharmast in the 25th anniversary of his infamous decision in the Brazil vs Norway match that nearly got him sacked!

Clips of the match: youtube.com/watch?v=EU8jrdD0T1Y

Follow us on Twitter @TheRefsInSpecs
...more
15min
March 04, 2022 Episode 12: Carabao Cup Final and Rodri Handball (Ft. Tom Clark)
Welcome back to The Refs in Specs!
This week we are joined by Tom Clark who brings us his worst refereeing decision of all time. We also discuss the Carabao Cup Final between Chelsea and Liverpool and Rodri's controversial handball vs Everton.
Carabao Cup Final: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-xh3JQphic
Rodri Handball: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2crX3I8G8c
Follow us on Twitter @TheRefsInSpecs

...more
26min
February 24, 2022 Episode 11: Leeds vs Man United
Hello and Welcome to The Refs in Specs!
This week, we have a short episode where the Refs chat about Leeds vs Man United as well as who has benefitted most from VAR this season!
Make sure to follow us @TheRefsInSpecs on Twitter!
...more
16min
February 14, 2022 Episode 10: Interview with Mark Halsey
Hello and welcome to The Refs in Specs!
This week the refs welcome former FA Premier League referee Mark Halsey and learn about his excellent career, best moments and some advice for the future generation of referees!
Make sure to follow us @TheRefsInSpecs on Twitter and rate us wherever you're listening!
...more
35min
January 19, 2022 Episode 9: AFCON Special (Ft. Sam Ogun, Yoseph Kiflie and Jay Harris)
Hello and welcome to the Refs In Specs: AFCON edition!
With special guests Sam Ogun, Yoseph Kiflie and returning special guest Jay Harris, we go through the biggest refereeing moments of AFCONso far!
Check out all the decisions below:
Janny Sikazwe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_8jlHXaiMQ&t=73s
Ghana vs Gabon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eF4qqr9NLd0
Follow us on Twitter @TheRefsInSpecs and leave us a 5* review!
...more
40min
January 14, 2022 Episode 8: Women's Refereeing (Ft. Jessy Parker Humphreys)
Welcome back to The Refs In Specs!
This week, with special guest Jessy Parker Humphreys, we talk about everything in the world of women's refereeing, from female refs to the lack of VAR in the WSL.
Make sure to leave us a 5* review wherever your listening!
Georgia Stanway hair pull on Tobin Heath: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-BYZ3dRsVk
Follow us on Twitter @TheRefsInSpecs and thanks to @CallumLury for music and Tim Bano for producing the podcast!
...more
46min
January 04, 2022 Episode 7: Mane, Arsenal and Trezeguet (Ft. Jay Harris)
Hello and welcome back to The Refs In Specs as we return from our Christmas Break!
This week we are joined by The Athletic's Brentford correspondent Jay Harris as we tackle the biggest decisions of the weekend.
Make sure to rate us wherever you're listening!
Mane: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y4IXH-thHU
Arsenal: https://youtu.be/KKsoOSaQZmg
Trezeguet: https://twitter.com/Grov_esy/status/1477670906667446277?s=20

...more
38min
December 21, 2021 Episode 6: Kante, Kane and The Future of VAR
Welcome back to The Refs In Specs! This week, Ewan, being in charge of hiring guests, has managed to bring on Nick Verlaney of the London is Blue Podcast meaning he can get away with talking about his beloved Chelsea for most of the episode!
Come and listen to some interesting debates around the weekend's VAR controversy, as well as Nick's take on the future of VAR!
Follow us on @TheRefsInSpecs on Twitter and leave us that wonderful 5* review on Spotify
Follow @LondonBluePod on Twitter
Kante: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NilNQzkHsY
Kane and Robertson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndmHjv9r6NQ
...more
43min

FAQs about The Refs In Specs:

How many episodes does The Refs In Specs have?

The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.