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Character, Attitude and Control 10/28/2008

Molly of gurnee, USA asks...

The goalie for our team has had this season alone, four direct kicks to the face. One to the cheek, 2 to the nose and a knee full speed to the chin. One of the kicks resulted in 2 chipped teeth, a four inch purple bruise that covered the entire bott...

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Character, Attitude and Control 10/27/2008

David M of Corona, CA USA asks...

I don't really have a question, but a follow up comment. I actually just had a discussion about this with a referee this past weekend. And like most of the referees that I've encountered, he saw this as a very black or white issue. I've rarely seen...

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Character, Attitude and Control 10/25/2008

Charlie of Baltimore, MD USA asks...

Today I was left to referee a match without any assistant referees. I was out of position when the goal keeper from one of the teams dove to the ground to save the ball. With the different players running around, I was shielded, the ball went into t...

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Character, Attitude and Control 10/22/2008

Justin Harper of baltimore, Md United states asks...

Ok I'm watching the Houston U.N.A.M match FSC. During one of the scuffles arond the 40th minute or so players from both teams are arguing around the box after a free kick is awarded. The ref is trying to calm everyone down and I notice one of the Hou...

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Character, Attitude and Control 10/22/2008

Rudy of Vancouver, BC Canada asks...

Can and should a ref stop play if the opposing coach yells out, 'Leave it, leave it!' to a defending player, thus allowing a member of the coach's (attacking) team to get possession of the ball?

How about if a spectator does it?

Wha...

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Character, Attitude and Control 10/22/2008

Austin of Woodstock, IL USA asks...

Ms. Maloney,

You were curious as to how my protocol (Reference Question 20120) is conveyed to those in attendance.

This is done in several parts.

I am known for stating, before the contest 'Positive Comments only please....

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Character, Attitude and Control 10/22/2008

A Ref of Anywhere, NM United States asks...

What's the panel's opinion when it's post game, hard fought match, you have the lineup and handshake and the referees are standing there to make sure nobody clocks an opponent. Then you have somebody walk by you (let's just say number 4 of the white...

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Character, Attitude and Control 10/20/2008

Ed of Athens, GA USA asks...

1) I saw an adult rec game last night. One play dribbled the ball in the middle of the field and at the same time two players argued and pushed and pulled each other. The referee stopped the play and seemed to talk to the players, no cards. He restar...

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Character, Attitude and Control 10/20/2008

Brian Condie of Rifle, CO USA asks...

Is it against soccer LAW to play the delay game for 90minuets to try and tie a game against a superior team? The delay game consists of kicking the ball out of bounds ( no hard or long shots out of bounds), lots of substituting, taking our time on t...

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Character, Attitude and Control 10/18/2008

Jim Borman of Georgetown, KY Scott asks...

Why do refs not call the game the same in the box as opposed to out of the box, on the defense, but they do on the offence. They seem to be afraid to give a PK. I only ask because it is so widespread. Is this an edict that has been given out. It almo...

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