Cards on the Table: A Football Referees Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Referees' Association
Cards on the Table looks beyond those with the whistle or flag by delving into the core of refereeing and discussing real life topical issues impacting referees.
Joe Larkin and Callum Jones speak to Super League Referee Liam Moore, who became a professional match official at just 21 years old.
Joe Larkin and Callum Jones speak to Neil Mellor about his career and get a players perspective on VAR.
Media Officer Joe Larkin is joined by Ian Murphy, a referee observer who currently watches referees at Level 3 and 2B in the football pyramid.
Media Officer Joe Larkin speaks to Lewis Dawson, a Level 3 Referee, Step 1 Assistant Referee and Digital Learning Co-Ordinator for the PGMOL.
Media Officer Joe Larkin and referee psychology expert Stuart Carrington discuss the mindset of football referees. Stuart talks about his book on the psyschology of referees, his work with UEFA and a new degree for match officials.
Media Officer Joe Larkin speaks with Hassan and Jon from REFSIX. In this episode, we delve into the history of REFSIX, the use of smartwatches by referees and also the future plans for the app.
Media Officer Joe Larkin and Amateur FA Referee Development Officer discuss the role of a referee development officer, pre and post COVID-19 pandemic.
Media Officer Joe Larkin and Dr Tom Webb discuss the real impact of referee abuse, including the higher echelons of the professional game and grassroots football.
Media Officer Joe Larkin and Chairman Paul Field discuss the abhorrent abuse of Mike Dean, referee abuse and what The RA are doing with the governing bodies to affect change.