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Radical Referee
@radical_referee
Referee Reuben . I’ve also played Senior Football so have seen both sides of the coin! Co-Founder @BAMERef To be clear, these views are my own!
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    Dec 26, 2023
    This afternoon a Black Referee will take charge of a @premierleague between @SheffieldUnited & @LutonTown , had I not gone public in 2019 and then encouraged Joel Mannix to follow my lead nothing would have changed. NO FALSE MODESTY 👁 #GhostObserver
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    Observers `blocking´ black referees from progressing to pro game
    The BAME ambassador for independent charity Ref Support UK says `ghost observers´ are needed to assess the assessors who control referee promotions.
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    Feb 13, 2023
    Many children will have witnessed a @premierleague player who was already on a yellow card Make the decision to ABANDON his defensive post and instead RUN TOWARDS the Ref 🙄 They will then have witnessed #JarredGillett respond in a way the @FA_PGMOL must come out and endorse👏🏾
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    Jan 12, 2019
    Managers: There “will” be decisions you disagree with, that’s why a Referee is there. At the final whistle “please” shake hands and “thank them” for their time, they do not want to hear any negativity from you!! If you’re genuinely unhappy include that in your written report. 🙏🏿
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    Feb 12, 2023
    This morning as the #SundayLeague games kick off we salute @premierleague @FARefereeing colleague #jarredgillett for setting a fantastic example. When a player runs 20 yards towards a #Referee and gets Gobby he must not cry when his games immediately ended. 👁 #RefShortage
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    Dec 9, 2023
    Young Refs if you're doing a pitch inspection today and one of the Managers or representative of the clubs wants to walk around with you. Just say firmly but politely... "I will go and have a look on my own and come back with a decision in due course" Remember YOU DECIDE ✊🏾
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    Oct 2, 2021
    When one of my fully qualified @FARefereeing colleagues gives that decision this afternoon. That YOU the unqualified individual really dislikes, before you open your mouth, please remember he's someone's Son, Brother, Father, Husband. #RefereesAreOnlyHuman #RefereeShortage 👁
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    Dec 17, 2023
    Well done Michael Oliver first Yellow for getting Gobby, decides to get Gobby immediately after. So second Yellow and a Red. He can reflect on his behaviour when he's suspended.
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    Klebwoy🦍🇺🇬
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    Dec 17, 2023
    Dalot Red ♦️ Liverpool vs Manchester United #LIVMUN
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    Dec 11, 2022
    Southgate CHOSE not to wade into any controversy.👁 “We’ve lost a game, I don’t think we should be speaking about referees,” he said. “I can just compliment France and wish them good luck." 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Grown men make sensible choices, toddlers lose control and react emotionally.👁
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    Radical Referee
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    Sep 27, 2019
    Replying to @paulasherriff
    @BorisJohnson stayed on the correct path fully understanding you follow the peoples instructions, 17.4 million people have spoken. @paulasherriff on the other hand appeared to be “very” aggressive when she spoke. #GETBREXITDONE
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    Oct 23, 2021
    If you're lucky enough to have secured the rare and valuable services of one of @FARefereeing colleagues today. When you hand over the "Match Fee" do it with a smile and remember around 30% of it will be their expenses. 👁 Treat them well and they might return. Enjoy the game.✊🏾
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    Feb 12, 2023
    The average football Manager/fan etc says "They want consistency from Referees / #VAR " 🤣 But #GrahamPotter who's more intelligent than the average Manager/football fan says the following. "YOU WON"T (Get consistency) BECAUSE THEY'RE HUMAN BEINGS" 👏🏾👏🏾 #EmotionalIntelligence
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    Aug 17, 2021
    At the weekend @HallamFC1860 played @RainworthMWFC the game abandoned due to #AssistantReferee Andrew Jarvis suffering a Medical Emergency. Thankfully the #HallamFC1860 physio Shannon (Pictured) was there to help save his life. God Bless You Shannon 🙏🏾❤👏🏾👏🏾 #AmazingGrace
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    Radical Referee
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    Mar 16, 2019
    Today, some unwise chap, will repeat the Myth / Lie that: “REFEREES ARE NOT ACCOUNTABLE”. The fact is Many of my colleagues will be Observed today and this is an example of the scrutiny they will face by the @FA Observer as they once again become “accountable”☝🏾
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    Nov 25, 2022
    Like many Refs, I remember teams that do not conduct themselves in a Respectable manner. I have just been asked to Ref a game on Sunday and was about to say yes as the venue would have been acceptable. Regrettably one of then was frankly not deserving of my services.