Our Man John Sweeney keeps the peace between Dave Mac and Alan Shatter recently at MAOS Game … [Read more...]
Evening Echo – Changes to LOTG 2016
You will have seen the kick offs at the 2016 Euros, with players playing the ball backwards, this is one of the changes to the Laws of the Game for the 2016/17 season. Sending players off for pre-match offences such as violent conduct. Permitting the ball to go in any direction at kick-off. Allowing more players to be treated on the field. Stopping teams benefiting from players … [Read more...]
Huge achievement by Kevin O’Sullivan
I recently spoke to Kevin O'Sullivan, who referees the FAI Youth Cup Final 2016, who gave me an insight into his love of refereeing and his achievements to date as such a young age. From a young age when both playing and watching football I was always fascinated by how the referee managed to control the game while seemingly under so much pressure from players, technical … [Read more...]
Ban The ‘R’ Word
Following correspondence from various Leagues and after meeting with them earlier in the Season, ALL Referees are reminded that ANY Player or Official using the words "Spastic" and/or "Retard" towards another (Teammate, Opponent, Spectator, Official or Referee) is to be dismissed immediately in accordance with Law 12... Part 2.... A player who uses offensive, insulting or … [Read more...]
