• Brooklyn - Northern Ireland's newest prospect
    Jan 14 2025

    This week we had young referee Brooklyn on our podcast who at the age of 17 is already loving his refereeing experience. Based in Northern Ireland, he talks to us about short time in the National Referee Academy, his time at the Iber Cup and his hopes for the future.

    We also discuss the key talking points of the week.

    Should Bergvall have been sent off?

    Were Arsenal lucky to get a penalty?

    What did the referee see to give that corner to Aston Villa?

    Is there such thing as a 4G pitch and who should inspect artificial surfaces?


    Join us this week to find out!

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Whistlestopfooty - From the UK to the USA
    Jan 7 2025

    Another friend from the world of social media joins us this week! Whistlestopfooty talks to us about his journey into refereeing and his work in America.


    We discuss all the latest incidents from the weekend's games and talk about pitch inspections following a cold and wet January weekend!


    Make sure to come and join us!

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Our live episode with Stuart Burt!
    Dec 31 2024

    We had a lot of fun recording our live episode with some great guests. We had Mike from The Referee Circle and Martyn Gospel who is a great guy! We also chatted to Burtie who is a huge supporter of our podcast. Have a listen back.

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Steve Ross - Stopping at the top of the game!
    Dec 23 2024

    Steve Ross, an ex-Lincolnshire FA referee was flying through the system. He reached the National League of referees and was going places. The next place he went was Cyprus and that was the end of his refereeing career at the top level.


    Does he regret it? What were the career highs and lows? Find out in this week's episode.

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Secky Jnr - Taking the game seriously!
    Dec 17 2024

    From a lad taking his first steps in refereeing to a lad taking it seriously and flying through the levels. What changed the mindset of Ralph Seckington? What are his ambitions and what is he going to do about it? Listen to the chat we had this week on the podcast. Make sure you listen in to this week's quiz! It is A CLASSIC!

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Ref Dad - From coaching to referee
    Dec 10 2024

    Ref Dad joins us on this week's podcast! Following a career in coaching, which took him to America, he came back and realised that coaching was no longer for him.

    This has led to a career in refereeing and a 10 year plan but what does this entail? Have a listen to this week's episode and let us know what you think!

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Shaun Barry - a career in football from hatchet man to referee
    Dec 3 2024

    In this week's episode, I talk to Shaun Barry about his career in football. Shaun was a grassroots player who, by his own admission, was a bit of a hatchet man kicking anything that moved. In his own words, he spent more time suspended than he did playing. How did he make the transition from player to referee? Find out in this week's episode.

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    56 mins
  • Aaron Lloyd - changing mindset
    Nov 26 2024

    What is in a referee mindset? What are the small changes you can make to move up to the next level or move up within a level? We talk to Aaron Lloyd about the changes he has made since being on FA CORE and since starting as a young referee. We are joined by Alex Compton on the quiz too. Can he move up the ladder?

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    1 hr and 24 mins