by paultheroyal » 19 Nov 2021 09:53
by Sutekh » 19 Nov 2021 13:49
paultheroyalFour Of Clubs Thought this recent statement (issued on the Mon 15th Nov Bulletin) from the Combined Counties League about measures to overcome the current shortage of officials warranted an audience:MATCH OFFICIALS
You will probably be aware that there is a severe match official shortage throughout the country at Steps 5 and 6 and seems to be getting worse.
There are myriad reasons and even the recent promotions of a number of referees to Level 4 has not helped as they are being immediately gobbled up by the FA for other competitions
It is, therefore, sad to report that matches in Division One may well not have even one assistant at times let alone two. When this happens home clubs must find one person to step in and if there are no assistants, then one person from each club is needed. If requested, such persons are entitled to the full fee.
One possibility is that we put on more midweek matches for a while but this needs to be agreed by clubs if they have previously been scheduled for a Saturday. Can any Division One clubs, therefore, who would be willing to change some Saturday matches (i.e.lower mileage games) to midweek: i.e. less than 20 miles between the clubs concerned) please let me know. This is far from ideal but should guarantee that you will have three officials as there is obviously less demand in midweek.
UPDATE: So far just two clubs have come forward to support this idea
One of the reasons advanced by the FA is that some officials are giving up due to the levels of abuse they are receiving, especially the younger ones. Please do whatever you can to make officials welcome and ensure that their visit to your ground is an enjoyable one as much as possible.
I am glad its getting highlighted.
Thing is - why dont people get this. Abuse referee's you lose referee's and less take it up, its a simple fact now. We have reached crisis point.
So what has happened?
"poor refs" are being promoted from the very lower leagues to the semi pro ranks. These refs are then having to move up to the higher level, and National Refs are filling into the football league. Get it now? Hence why i have been banging on for months that its at a tipping point, and where fans moan about quality, you aint seen nothing yet!!!
Something has to be done, and done now. It really is bad. Last year in Basingstoke alone, there were 57 referees. Meeting i was at this week there are 27 signed on. Crisis what crisis!! This is happening up and down the country.
by paultheroyal » 19 Nov 2021 14:10
SutekhpaultheroyalFour Of Clubs Thought this recent statement (issued on the Mon 15th Nov Bulletin) from the Combined Counties League about measures to overcome the current shortage of officials warranted an audience:
I am glad its getting highlighted.
Thing is - why dont people get this. Abuse referee's you lose referee's and less take it up, its a simple fact now. We have reached crisis point.
So what has happened?
"poor refs" are being promoted from the very lower leagues to the semi pro ranks. These refs are then having to move up to the higher level, and National Refs are filling into the football league. Get it now? Hence why i have been banging on for months that its at a tipping point, and where fans moan about quality, you aint seen nothing yet!!!
Something has to be done, and done now. It really is bad. Last year in Basingstoke alone, there were 57 referees. Meeting i was at this week there are 27 signed on. Crisis what crisis!! This is happening up and down the country.
Perhaps the authorities should help a bit by scrapping the retirement age of 47 for officials, after all if those officials still want to continue and are passing the necessary medical tests what’s the problem with letting them go on? At least this would help slow down the “take” of younger officials “before their time” from the lower levels.
Also why don’t more ex-players want to take up the role, esp. as their experience playing should allow them to be fast-tracked into the more senior leagues to start.
by paultheroyal » 19 Nov 2021 14:12
SutekhpaultheroyalFour Of Clubs Thought this recent statement (issued on the Mon 15th Nov Bulletin) from the Combined Counties League about measures to overcome the current shortage of officials warranted an audience:
I am glad its getting highlighted.
Thing is - why dont people get this. Abuse referee's you lose referee's and less take it up, its a simple fact now. We have reached crisis point.
So what has happened?
"poor refs" are being promoted from the very lower leagues to the semi pro ranks. These refs are then having to move up to the higher level, and National Refs are filling into the football league. Get it now? Hence why i have been banging on for months that its at a tipping point, and where fans moan about quality, you aint seen nothing yet!!!
Something has to be done, and done now. It really is bad. Last year in Basingstoke alone, there were 57 referees. Meeting i was at this week there are 27 signed on. Crisis what crisis!! This is happening up and down the country.
Perhaps the authorities should help a bit by scrapping the retirement age of 47 for officials, after all if those officials still want to continue and are passing the necessary medical tests what’s the problem with letting them go on? At least this would help slow down the “take” of younger officials “before their time” from the lower levels.
Also why don’t more ex-players want to take up the role, esp. as their experience playing should allow them to be fast-tracked into the more senior leagues to start.
by AthleticoSpizz » 19 Nov 2021 18:59
by Royals and Racers » 19 Nov 2021 22:56
Royals and RacersRoyals and RacersRoyals and Racers Reading City are through to the 2nd round of the FA Youth cup ( beat Gosport 1-0 at Scours lane on Wednesday)and will meet Oxford Utd at home- ties to be played on or before November 20th.
Arranged for Friday November 19th KO 7.45pm- could get a decent crowd in.
I am going tomorrow and hopefully should be a cracker.
by Four Of Clubs » 21 Nov 2021 13:19
by Sutekh » 21 Nov 2021 17:18
Four Of Clubs NL Results Sat 20th November
Hanwell Town 0-1 Chertsey Town 'Curfews' stay unbeaten in the league
by AthleticoSpizz » 21 Nov 2021 18:09
wow, that’s got be the biggest attendance there since AFC Wimbledon came to (Reading) town?....although have attended some Sunday League ‘finals’ that have attracted a good few hundred tbf.Royals and RacersRoyals and RacersRoyals and Racers Arranged for Friday November 19th KO 7.45pm- could get a decent crowd in.
I am going tomorrow and hopefully should be a cracker.
Reading City 2 Oxford Utd 3- i had a result as RFC season ticket holders get in free. Big crowd in and City tried hard but just beaten by a stronger and fitter Oxford side.
Attendance 622
by Four Of Clubs » 22 Nov 2021 18:24
AthleticoSpizzwow, that’s got be the biggest attendance there since AFC Wimbledon came to (Reading) town?....although have attended some Sunday League ‘finals’ that have attracted a good few hundred tbf.Royals and Racers
Reading City 2 Oxford Utd 3-
Attendance 622
Any idea of the Scours Lane crowd size yesterday?
by AthleticoSpizz » 22 Nov 2021 18:35
by Royals and Racers » 23 Nov 2021 12:19
by Four Of Clubs » 24 Nov 2021 00:07
AthleticoSpizz Thanks for looking FoC....certain matches always raises the interest as to the attendant ‘interest’
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by Sutekh » 03 Dec 2021 12:42
paultheroyal Said it before and i will say it again - if i win the euromillions, starting tonight, i will sort Basingstoke Town out and i would buy Newport IOW. If there is one club which is a sleeping giant in non-league terms, with a potential large fan base, Newport would be it.
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