Referees: The Final Whistle

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....

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...

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!   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/TheRe...

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.   Buy my awesome m...

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.   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/TheRefer...

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 thi...

Check out the Refsix page on how to become a referee in England here:  https://refsix.com/how-to-become-a-referee-in-england  If you do want to sign up to Refsix PRO, use my referral code CANAVAN10 to get 10% off the price FOR LIFE!   Buy my awesome merch at:  https://www.backztitch.com  Follow me on the social channels below:  http://www.instagram.com/AntCanavan&nbsp...

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?&...

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.   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  ht...

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?   Buy my awesome merch at:  https://www.backztitch.com  Follow me on the social channels below:...

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 Artic...

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...

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.u...

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 k...

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 Cassi...

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...

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  ⚽Ala...

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 combin...

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...

In this episode we welcome our special guest Sonia Denoncourt, the first ever female FIFA referee.   We discuss:  ⚽Sonia's journey to become the first ever woman to make the FIFA referees list  ⚽Keeping mementos from the big games you referee  ⚽What happens after a FIFA referee retires  ⚽What it was like to be a female referee officiating in Brazil's top men's division...

In this episode we welcome our special guest Richard Fey, manager of Melksham Town Football Club.   We discuss:  ⚽The impact of COVID on Melksham Town  ⚽Richard's career as a player and a manager  ⚽The "traffic light" spreadsheet that Richard grades referees with  ⚽How referees and clubs can work together to build rapport to help with game management

In this episode we welcome our special guest Ross Joyce, Referee Development Manager at North Riding County Football Association.   We discuss:  ⚽How COVID has shifted a lot of learning online and how everyone has adapted to that  ⚽Ross' role at North Riding FA and how it feels to be the longest serving RDM in England  ⚽How to reach referees who don't want to take part in CP...

In this episode we welcome our special guest Troy Townsend, Head of Development at Kick It Out.   We discuss:  ⚽Martin and Troy's late night Twitter exchanges  ⚽Troy's role at Kick It Out and how he is working with key stakeholders in the game to challenge racism and abuse  ⚽The impact of social media on people and how it needs to improve  ⚽Nathan's joy at Andros Towns...

In this episode we welcome Dorset-based FA level 3 referee Martin Underhay. Martin shares with us his stories of saving a knocked out player from swallowing his tongue (with match footage of the incident) and how tragedy on Christmas day affected him and his decision to referee on Boxing Day.   We discuss:  ⚽Martin's playing past and how he became a referee  ⚽His early interaction...