RefIADad's Recent Activity

  1. RefIADad replied to the thread MLS/NWSL refs claim interference in VAR from PRO.

    The big part of all of this is what I have bolded. Call me old-fashioned, but I just don't see where having management with even the...

    Dec 7, 2024 at 9:05 AM
  2. RefIADad liked MassachusettsRef's post in the thread MLS/NWSL refs claim interference in VAR from PRO.

    You have a habit of jumping to sweeping conclusions, I'd say. First, I think you need to distinguish between PRO and PRO personnel....

    Dec 7, 2024 at 9:00 AM
  3. RefIADad liked MassachusettsRef's post in the thread MLS/NWSL refs claim interference in VAR from PRO.

    Oh, one other big but until now perhaps unspoken point... If you guys don't think PRO managers were in the ear of replacement referees...

    Dec 7, 2024 at 8:57 AM
  4. RefIADad replied to the thread Bad stories.

    Yep - very much a "power complex" of sorts there. You have to work with the kid here. Very teachable moment here, and the emeritus kind...

    Dec 6, 2024 at 11:02 PM
  5. RefIADad liked JasonMa's post in the thread Bad stories.

    Last night's NCIS had a sub-plot where two of the characters were commiserating over their experiences as soccer refs for their kids...

    Dec 6, 2024 at 11:01 PM
  6. RefIADad liked gomichigan24's post in the thread 2026 Cycle - Attendance and Home Match Location Discussion Thread.

    Louisville might be interesting. They have a decent stadium too. And definitely thread sort of place we wouldn’t go otherwise.

    Dec 4, 2024 at 2:21 PM
  7. RefIADad liked StarTime's post in the thread 2024 MLS Cup Referee Discussion (GONZALES Jr) [R].

    Or, I guess, if at first you do succeed, throw out 4 more worse yet ultimately useless guesses to hedge your bet just in case? :ROFLMAO:

    Dec 4, 2024 at 12:35 PM
  8. RefIADad replied to the thread Bad stories.

    We're human. Just like the players will have off nights, we will as well. Duals certainly don't help that situation. My little trick...

    Dec 3, 2024 at 12:24 PM
  9. RefIADad liked MassachusettsRef's post in the thread 2024-25 England Referee Thread [EPL/EFL/Cups+][Rs].

    Oh it's still a huge match. All I'm saying is that the relative attention/stature allows him to be slotted in with these particular...

    Dec 3, 2024 at 11:46 AM
  10. RefIADad replied to the thread 2024-25 England Referee Thread [EPL/EFL/Cups+][Rs].

    I'd actually say it DOES have that cache - or at least something really close. While United isn't in the title hunt, they are not far...

    Dec 3, 2024 at 10:35 AM