Pub Anyone?

Thing is, after last night's rather needless and pointless Referee Cup Final Appointment Evening, which usually takes an hour and a half after some needless and pointless talk on the role of the 4th official, (which actually would of been a bit useful as I got that appointment this year), the organisers told us that after we got our fixtures, we could do what we wanted. So we did what any normal person would do. We went to the pub.

Only 3 of us mind you but it was still a good laugh with the Dassman and Robbie Hyde. I got my customary pint of Fosters from the barman who looked like a mix between Kryten from Red Dwarf and one of the Hairy Bikers and sat down just as Wigan scored what turned out to be the only goal in their game against the red half of Scouserville. We had a good chat about our appointments, the night life in Leighton and Bedford, (which didn't last very long), cricket and certain goings-on at the Beds FA. Turns out all 3 of us have loads of things in common and I really enjoyed that hour and a bit at the pub. Better than listening to some old dude talk about controlling the technical areas at least..

My appointment was as expected. I'd already had a middle and a line from the last 2 county cup finals so I needed a 4th official to complete the set! My cup final is on Weds 31st March @ Langford FC, (not LONGFORD kettle :P) - 7.30pm kick off. I look forward to it!

My matches on the now fabled Football Sunday were not bad. We got a 2-2 draw in our game in the morning which turned out to be a fair enough result against a fairly good football-playing side. One of the very few teams in our league who get the ball down and play and not just beat their way through teams physically. We seem to be faltering lately and once again, the attitude of my teammates is getting on my nerves. Expecting to win every week and then moaning when we don't just proves the immaturity in our team. We need a few experienced heads in there who can bring our team back down to Earth. Besides, after our discussion in the pub last night, I've changed my plan altogether and now plan to go for promotion next season in refereeing. Apparently, despite the deadline for consideration being the 1st March, this has been extended due to "unforeseen events" at the Beds FA. My mind is made up. I'm not playing football next season.

Talking of refereeing, I had yet another red card in Sunday's Under-17 PM fixture which takes my tally to 9 in 4 games.. That red card of mine will want expenses for the amount of time its spent in the air.. It is completely ridiculous!

So, that's that. Turns out I made a bit of an announcement there, but I'm not going to progress in refereeing if I don't take steps now. I look forward to the challenge! What have you done today to make you feel proud?

Ciao x