Archive for June, 2008

Lessons Learned and Podcast: MLS 2008 Week 13

Here is the lessons learned from Week 13 in MLS, along with the podcast discussing these lessons. MLS 2008 Week 13 Lessons Learned MLS 2008 Week 13 Podcast

Position Paper: Rescinding a Card

Position Paper: Rescinding a Card (Euro 2008) Prior to play restarting following the display of a card, the referee can revise his decision about what he observed on the field, re-evaluate the significance of the player action, or receive additional relevant information from another official (either or both  assistant referees or the fourth official).  As [...]

Lessons Learned and Podcast: MLS 2008 Week 12

Here is the lessons learned from Week 12 in MLS, along with the podcast discussing these lessons. MLS 2008 Week 12 Lessons Learned MLS 2008 Week 12 Podcast

Memo: Fourth Official Guidelines

Memo: Fourth Official Guidelines In an effort for better communication and understanding in regard to the 4th official and his duties, I am sending these suggestions as a guideline to assist you in dealing with improper behavior with bench personnel. In short, take these steps: Ask Tell Remove

Memo: Offside and Misconduct by a Defender

Memo: Offside and Misconduct by a Defender If the referee believes that the defender’s departure from the field was not in the normal course of play and was undertaken for the purpose of attempting to put an attacker in an offside position, this defender may be considered to have committed misconduct and could be cautioned.

Lessons Learned and Podcast: MLS 2008 Week 11

Here is the lessons learned from Week 11 in MLS, along with the podcast discussing these lessons. MLS 2008 Week 11 Lessons Learned MLS 2008 Week 11 Podcast

Lessons Learned and Podcast: MLS 2008 Week 10

Here is the lessons learned from Week 10 in MLS, along with the podcast discussing these lessons. MLS 2008 Week 10 Lessons Learned MLS 2008 Week 10 Podcast