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Weekly refereeing podcast that is a little different! Laughs, chats and more. Hosted by @Snakeychalmers and @luketscott - out every Tuesday!

Northampton, England
Joined October 2022
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Should referees be informed they’re being coached/observed before the game?
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70%No
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If anything this photo sums up the clear lack of understanding of the level of football they’re at.
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A blend of youth and experience 👏🏼
Next up The match Officials who had an excellent game. Referee: Mick Matthews, Assistants Jack O’Leary & Richard Hedges and 4th Official Jack Walton
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ICYMI | Northamptonshire FA referee, Dean Whitestone recently refereed his 600th match in the EFL, a remarkable milestone. 👏 Read the full story ➡️ buff.ly/zDKd6Fh
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They’re out and getting ready to kick off
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This seems awkward 😳
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Don’t @ me, don’t send abuse because I am not interested. Without referees we have no game & that was an excellent refereeing display at Villa Pk from Craig Pawson. Needs to be said when it is so. #PremierLeague
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Whoever the assistant was here, take a bow.
Disallowed winner.....Tyler Winters and Tejan Thomas both going for the header, the latter deemed offside.....
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Can consistency be achieved? 🤔 We always hear supporters in the stands asking for officials to be consistent, but that can't always be the case. @luketscott delves into the reasons on our newest episode, which you can listen now! #TNF

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🎧 NEW EPISODE w/ @luketscott! ◼️ How officiating has evolved overtime. ◼️ The process of making split-second decisions. ◼️ Advice for aspiring referees. Available NOW across our platforms, Spotify and YouTube! #TNF

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Have you missed us?! Get your podcast fix from @TNF_Podcast_ who spoke to Luke about all things refereeing! Give this great podcast a listen and a follow!!
🚨 COMING SOON: 𝐋𝐮𝐤𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐭 We had the pleasure of sitting down with @NorthantsFA referee and Deputy CEO Luke Scott (@luketscott) who gave us his perspective of the game as an official. Set your reminders for this Sunday at 3pm! 🕒 #TNF
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Somebody please tell Jonathan Pearce this so he stops banging on about the “offside” before the penalty decision! @BBCSport
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FA CORE | The weekend saw 8️⃣ of our @NorthRidingFA officials attend The @FARefereeing CORE Conference powered by @TheRefStop! A brilliant weekend packed with learning & development ahead of the new season with practical training, clips, law updates & keynote speakers👏
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You’re in big trouble now 🤣😉
Replying to @HACKETTREF
We are now at the stage that people expect 100% accuracy from referees. It can't happen while humans referee. However no-one is interested in the human part anymore. Old Trafford Sunday, 300 decisions nailed on, 1 red, 1 penalty. Zero reliance on VAR which people say refs should be stop doing. Any league without VAR that is given as a FK. One finger touching the ball is deemed in control, people forget that. Our officials deserve far more credit than they receive. Martinez made a mistake and no-one is talking about it, again players can make mistakes but referees cannot. Villa didn't turn up, no-one is talking about it.
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In shock news, Mr H****** criticises the organisation without considering the facts. I love the response that @MrChrisFoy gives. Fair and balanced. 👏🏼
Former referees' chief Keith Hackett has criticised the decision to appoint Thomas Bramall to officiate Aston Villa's defeat by Manchester United. #MUFC #AVFC #BBCFootball
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From Corby Town to Wembley Stadium 🏟️ A day before officiating the #AdobeWomensFACup Final, referee Stacey Fullicks was handing out medals at the Northamptonshire Women’s & Girls’ Football League. Giving back to grassroots football 🌟
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The @AdobeWFACup Final 2025 – at Kempsey, England
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There’ll be a minute’s silence on this week’s podcast 🥹 #weloveyoukeith
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Replying to @SkyFootball
Jobie and Troy are absolutely spot on here. It’s a penalty and red card
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🚨🚨ANTI-REF HACKETT BACKS REFEREES DECISION 🚨🚨 Ladies and gentlemen, the unthinkable has happened. @HACKETTREF has actually quoted law and backed a referees decision. If big Keith is happy, it must be right!
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Wonderful to see some well informed and educated punditry from Jobi McAnuff 👏 also pleasing to see @SkyFootball share this on their socials even though it goes against their usual anti referee agenda
"It's a red card - there's no two ways about it" Jobi McAnuff and Troy Deeney react to Liam Manning calling Rob Dickie's red card a 'Disgrace'
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