Welcome to the latest episode of "Referees: The Final Whistle Podcast"! In Episode 43, we sit down with the incredible Dave Gerson, the driving force behind "RefsNeedLoveToo." Get ready to delve into the world of referees like never before.
🎙️ Join us as we explore Dave's journey, from his beginnings in officiating to his passion for advocating for referees' well-being. We'll uncover the challenges and triumphs he's encountered along the way, and gain valuable insights into the important role referees play in the world of sports.
🏀⚽🏈 Whether you're a sports enthusiast, a referee yourself, or simply curious about the behind-the-scenes of officiating, this episode is a must-listen. Dave's candid anecdotes and expert opinions will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the unsung heroes of the game.
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Welcome to Referees: The Final Whistle Podcast! In this exhilarating Episode, we have special guest Eric Mann as well as discussion points around Howard Webb, and the sensational Vinicius Jr. Get ready for a captivating discussion as we delve into the world of refereeing and football.
Join us as we sit down with Eric Mann and his saviour Liam Lytham who literally saved his life by administering an emergency defib after Eric suffered a massive heart attack.
In addition to Eric, we have discussion around Howard Webb, a highly respected former referee who has officiated in numerous high-profile matches, including the FIFA World Cup final. Howard brings his wealth of experience and knowledge to the table, providing valuable perspectives on the evolution of refereeing, the impact of technology, and the demands of maintaining composure in intense situations. We discuss dissent and how football culture needs to change.
Last but not least, we have the rising star and electrifying talent, Vinicius Jr. who was recently embroiled in a racist attack during a match.
Whether you're a passionate football fan, a referee seeking insights, or simply curious about the intricacies of the beautiful game, this episode is not to be missed. Join us for an engaging conversation filled with fascinating anecdotes, thought-provoking discussions, and insider stories from the world of refereeing.
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In this episode Ant chats about Lee Mason's mutual termination, body camera trials, David Coote being a Man United fan and the inspirational young referee called Charlie!
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In this episode Ant speaks to David Gerson who you may know from TikTok and Instagram as @refsneedlovetoo who gives us a unique insight into grassroots refereeing in the USA, we talk about referees on social media and the incredible benefits it has to a receptive audience and how getting promoted and assessed in the United States differs from what is known in England.
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I discuss a very turbulent couple of weeks for grassroots referees and the MSM reaction to it and how I ended up in the National Press and on BBC Radio discussing it.
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Referees, the final whistle podcast is a podcast all about the goings on in football. Covering topics such as unaffiliated football, shooting kids, as well as the latest football news from around the globe. "The whistle" is a football podcast from The Referee Forum, hosted by veteran referee Ant Canavan, who focuses on all the happenings in and around football. The main topics covered in this episode are: unaffiliated Sunday League, shooting kids, as well as up to date football news from around the world.
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Why Soccer Referees Deserve To Be Paid More
Do you ever think about how much referees get paid? Probably not, but it's worth considering. After all, they have a tough job. Not only do they have to put up with a lot of abuse from players and fans, but they also have to make split-second decisions that can often determine the outcome of a game. So, are referees underpaid for their job?
Let's take a look.
1. It's a tough life being a referee.
2. You work long hours for not a lot of pay.
3. And when you do get paid, it's often not nearly enough to cover all your costs. Initial training, DBS checks and safeguarding training, buying the kit and equipment, registering with your county, the cost to get to your assigned games...
4. If you're thinking of becoming a referee, be prepared to be underpaid.
5. But it's not all doom and gloom.
6. There are some benefits to being a referee, despite the low pay.
7. So if you "love the game" more than your family or leisure time...
In conclusion, it is clear that referees are paid too low. This is a problem that needs to be fixed in order for the sport to survive. Share this article if you agree that referees need to be paid more.
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Just a short podcast episode where I muse over club marks and how they are used in England to decide the promotion or relegation fates of referees and the fairness of such a subjective system.
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In this episode we discuss:
⚽Who is Mzeko Sharashenidze and how did she become a referee?
⚽Refereeing icons and how they inspire the next generation of referees
⚽If one thing in football could be changed, what is it?
⚽What does refereeing look like in Georgia?
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In this episode we discuss: ⚽Abuse of referees at grassroots ⚽The cultural differences that exist between sports and nations ⚽What are the solutions to the rampant abuse? ⚽Do we need a police presence at grassroots football? Follow Patrick on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Patrick_SkeneFollow Club Respect on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClubRespectTeamCheck out the Club Respect Article here: https://clubrespect.org.au/global-resistance-to-referee-abuse-the-referee-forum-u-k/ Buy my awesome merch at: https://www.backztitch.com Follow me on the social channels below: http://www.instagram.com/AntCanavan http://www.facebook.com/TheRefereeForum http://www.instagram.com/TheRefereeForum Check out: http://www.TheRefereeForum.com
In this episode we discuss: ⚽Refereeing restructure and what it means for some familiar names ⚽Neil Warnock's foul mouthed behaviour to referees in a recent friendly ⚽Fans shameful display at Wembley ⚽How to control teenagers Buy my awesome merch at: https://www.numonday.com/shop/divadesignsbydanii-store/ Check out the Facebook pages! https://www.facebook.com/refsupport.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/WeAreTheThirdTeam https://www.facebook.com/TheRefereeForum Follow on Twitter! @refsupportuk @the3rdteam @therefereeforum Visit the websites! www.thethirdteam.co.uk www.refsupport.co.uk www.therefereeforum.com -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "Match of the Week: Whitehawk v Three Bridges | 5 Red Cards!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEdTcPDXOT4 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
In this episode we discuss: ⚽The officiating throughout EURO 2020 ⚽Sponsorship and whether it damages the integrity of independent podcasts... ⚽Carding technique ⚽The Final of EURO 2020 and who we think should have been there. Buy my awesome merch at: https://www.numonday.com/shop/divadesignsbydanii-store/ Check out the Facebook pages! https://www.facebook.com/refsupport.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/WeAreTheThirdTeam https://www.facebook.com/TheRefereeForum Follow on Twitter! @refsupportuk @the3rdteam @therefereeforum Visit the websites! www.thethirdteam.co.uk www.refsupport.co.uk www.therefereeforum.com -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "Match of the Week: Whitehawk v Three Bridges | 5 Red Cards!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEdTcPDXOT4 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
In this episode we chat about what you need as a brand new referee, the promotion system for officials in England and what's wrong with it and taking a knee at the start of a match. We discuss: ⚽A question from the general refereeing public ⚽Why the promotion system for match officials needs an overhaul ⚽Nathan's experience at an international match ⚽Should referees be able to take the knee even if the players don't want to? We are Ant Canavan (The Referee Forum), Martin Cassidy (Ref Support UK) and Nathan Sherratt (The Third Team). This is a regular chat between 3 referees of various ages, experiences and levels within the football pyramid. We will discuss everything; from the very top of the game all the way to park Sunday Leagues. Along the way we will bring in familiar faces from the world of football to talk about all things refereeing. This is The Final Whistle. Buy Referee T-Shirts! https://www.numonday.com/shop/divadesignsbydanii-store/ Check out the Facebook pages! https://www.facebook.com/refsupport.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/WeAreTheThirdTeam https://www.facebook.com/TheRefereeForum Follow on Twitter! @refsupportuk @the3rdteam @therefereeforum Visit the websites! www.thethirdteam.co.uk www.refsupport.co.uk www.therefereeforum.com -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "Match of the Week: Whitehawk v Three Bridges | 5 Red Cards!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEdTcPDXOT4 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
In this episode we chat about the closing chapter of what has been one of the most disjointed in the history of football. We discuss: ⚽The female pathway onto the FIFA list ⚽Who is running the game and how it affects referees ⚽"Mercenary" referees - good or bad? ⚽Neale Barry retiring and how will change the landscape for referees We are Ant Canavan (The Referee Forum), Martin Cassidy (Ref Support UK) and Nathan Sherratt (The Third Team). This is a regular chat between 3 referees of various ages, experiences and levels within the football pyramid. We will discuss everything; from the very top of the game all the way to park Sunday Leagues. Along the way we will bring in familiar faces from the world of football to talk about all things refereeing. This is The Final Whistle. Check out the Facebook pages! https://www.facebook.com/refsupport.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/WeAreTheThirdTeam https://www.facebook.com/TheRefereeForum Follow on Twitter! @refsupportuk @the3rdteam @therefereeforum Visit the websites! www.thethirdteam.co.uk www.refsupport.co.uk www.therefereeforum.com -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "Match of the Week: Whitehawk v Three Bridges | 5 Red Cards!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEdTcPDXOT4 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
In this episode we welcome our special guest Gary Bloom; sports psychotherapist, broadcaster and author of "Keeping Your Head in the Game" which you can pick up from Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3mFm2rJ We discuss: ⚽How referees could change the narrative on abuse in a very short time, if they really wanted to ⚽Gary's book and how applying techniques from it can improve your mental state ⚽The "types" of captain on a football pitch and how to manage them ⚽A chance meeting with a UEFA referee and how a conversation over breakfast may have saved 2 red cards We are Ant Canavan (The Referee Forum), Martin Cassidy (Ref Support UK) and Nathan Sherratt (The Third Team). This is a regular chat between 3 referees of various ages, experiences and levels within the football pyramid. We will discuss everything; from the very top of the game all the way to park Sunday Leagues. Along the way we will bring in familiar faces from the world of football to talk about all things refereeing. This is The Final Whistle. Check out the Facebook pages! https://www.facebook.com/refsupport.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/WeAreTheThirdTeam https://www.facebook.com/TheRefereeForum Follow on Twitter! @refsupportuk @the3rdteam @therefereeforum Visit the websites! www.thethirdteam.co.uk www.refsupport.co.uk www.therefereeforum.com -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "Match of the Week: Whitehawk v Three Bridges | 5 Red Cards!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEdTcPDXOT4 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
In this episode we welcome our special guest Alan Snoddy MBE who famously refereed in 2 FIFA World Cups (Mexico '86 and Italy '90) and went on to become a Technical Instructor with UEFA.
We discuss:
⚽Which World Cup was the best to referee at
⚽Alan's experience with Diego Maradona
⚽How Alan was nominated for an MBE and how that process works in the COVID era
⚽Alan's autobiography which will be coming out soon!
In this episode we welcome our special guest Andrew Davey; the FIFA panel referee who became famous when a video of him during a cup final went viral on the internet...!
We discuss:
⚽The viral video and the aftermath of it
⚽Andrew's path onto the FIFA panel
⚽How a new FIFA referee received an induction in the era of COVID
⚽Multi coloured whistles, the best combination and why Ant was right all along!
In this episode we welcome our special guest Kevin Day, author of "Who Are Ya", stand-up comedian and writer on shows such as "Have I Got News For You", "Mock The Week" & many more. You can buy Kevin's book using this link: https://amzn.to/3fcYVTZ
In this episode we welcome our special guest Kevin Day, author of "Who Are Ya", stand-up comedian and writer on shows such as "Have I Got News For You", "Mock The Week" & many more. You can buy Kevin's book using this link: https://amzn.to/3fcYVTZ
We discuss:
⚽A football fan's common misconceptions about referees
⚽Colour-blindness and the impact it has on people in various roles in football
⚽Graham Poll and refereeing at Old Trafford
⚽Which colour referee shirt should you wear to show off a suntan