1. Managing the Game Leigh Referees Development Group 28 October 2013 Richard Holmes

2. The Match West Lancashire Football League Ladybridge (LB) v Croston Sports (CS) 2 November 2013 – 14:00 Kick Off

3. Scenario One During the first 10 minutes of the match, the LB central defender (No 5) commits 2 careless fouls on the CS centre forward (No 10).

4. Scenario Two The central midfield player (no 8) for CS has quietly commented to you on each decision that you have given during the first 15 minutes of the match, both for and against his team. He has not used any foul or abusive language.

5. Scenario Three You have awarded a penalty to CS in the 30 th minute of the match. The foul was committed by the LB central defender (No 5), and it was a careless challenge.

6. Scenario Four The left winger for CS (No 11) challenges the LB right back (No2) using excessive force. After the challenge, players from each side run towards the incident and a mass confrontation occurs. You witness an LB player (No6) and a CS player (No 7) strike each other. You also witness an LB player (No 8) and the CS goalkeeper (No 1) adopt an aggressive attitude towards each other.

7. Scenario Five After 60 minutes of the game, the LB central defender (No 5) loudly disagrees with your decision to award a free kick against him.

8. Scenario Six During the last 10 minutes of the match, the CS central defender (No 6) commits 2 careless fouls on the LB centre forward (No 9).

9. Summary Apply Law Identify persistent offenders / offended Identify dissenting players

10. Manage the Game with… Control Consistency Courage

11. Thank You