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For Ref"s Sake! - The podcast for football referees everywhere!

The UK"s number one refereeing podcast! Join us for referee chats with referees, football people and more! Get involved by emailing us at northamptonshirereferees@gmail.com Hosted by Wayne Chalmers and Luke Scott, we have refereeing debate, fun features and more! Released every Tuesday, join us every week for a listen!

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01:23:29

Ron James - a lifetime of football

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2025/04/29

This week we speak to Ron James. Ron has had a long and varied career in football starting from a playing career, refereeing and administration in football. Ron is well-known in local footballing circles and is definitely a character! However, Ron is also passionate about referee development and protecting the key stakeholders in the game. Make sur e you tune in!

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01:14:17

Goalkeepers Union - From playing to refereeing and...

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2025/04/22

A good chat this week about the transition to refereeing from playing. What is the attraction? Is there one? Where is the next generation of referees coming from for adult football and does social media have a part to play?

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01:19:07

Ryan Eldred - Self-Reflection

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2025/04/15

This week we are joined by Ryan Eldred - we discuss how self-reflection is important in refereeing and how we need to dig deep sometimes to show resilience. We talk about our approach to refereeing and how this is impacted by the level of the game and the expectations of the key stakeholders in the game. A very interesting episode.

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01:35:15

Charlie Fleming - local footballing legend

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2025/04/08

On this week's episode, we talk to local footballing legend Charlie Fleming. He talks about football in the 80s and how he feels it has changed over time. He talks about how refereeing has changed and the changes he feels should be made.As usual, we also talk all the latest issues and see if Luke has recovered from his injury! We also discuss outside interference. Another great episode.

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01:20:56

Rob Spereall - Overcoming challenges and winning

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2025/04/01

Sunday 17th November 2024 and Rob is refereeing a game between Northants All Stars and Northampton Exiles in the Nene League. He hasn't been feeling well. The next thing he remembers is waking up surrounded by strangers. Thanks to the expertise of a local healthcare professional, Rob was put into an ambulance and taken to hospital. That was his battle commencing to get back to refereeing but this wasn't the first battle Rob had faced in his life.In this episode we discuss mental health and

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00:49:36

Positivity! We keep it all positive this week! Liam...

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2025/03/25

This week, during the international break, we are joined by Liam Bailey-Shaw. He tells us why he has been impressed by the influx of young referees in the County this season and makes us howl with one of the greatest refereeing stories we have heard for a long time! Make sure you give us a listen!

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01:24:48

David Evans - from manager to referee and more!

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2025/03/18

Delving back into the grassroots game, we talk to David Evans. Not only is David a newly-promoted referee operating at Level 4, but he also has vast experience in managing a team, refereeing rugby and is now also mentoring his son who has recently taken up the whistle.We also chat about all the latest debate around refereeing! Don't forget to subscribe to our socials and give us a follow!

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01:20:28

Eric Edge - why give up a playing career to take up...

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2025/03/11

Eric Edge was an academy goalkeeper whose career took him to America. He continued playing at a semi-professional level in England before deciding to take up the whistle but what made him make that decision?We chat to Eric about the challenges of a move into officiating along his hobby of documenting much of his work on social media. Eric has his own pages on YouTube and Instagram and shares his thoughts about social media.As usual, we talk referee development and all about the latest goings-on in

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01:22:37

Rohan Anand from Centre Circle joins us as we share...

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2025/03/04

This week's special guest is the 'Grassroots Guy' himself Rohan Anund. His team have developed the wonderful app called Centre Circle which has revolutionised referee appointing and support.We talk all about how the app was started, developed and what it has in store for us in the future. Rohan talks all about his love for football and how his passion for grassroots football drives him to ensure the app continues to grow and create success.As usual, we have chat all about the latest

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01:30:22

What are the qualities of a good coach and are all...

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2025/02/25

Some brilliant discussion this week. Are we in an observer crisis? Is the future, talent identification? James 'Slim' Campbell is Regional Co-ordinator for CORE and a former observer. He talks candidly about his love of the game, love of refereeing and what he would have done differently if he had been coaching himself.

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01:18:44

Bryan Lewin MBE - a lifetime in football

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2025/02/18

Legend is a name given to many these days but in this case it is richly deserved. This week we are joined by Bryan Lewin MBE. Bryan has spent a lifetime in football from playing and coaching, to secretarial work to his current position as a Director at the NFA.Join us as we also discuss all of the latest refereeing news and views including the Michael Oliver incident in the Merseyside Derby.

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01:23:00

Krister Halvorsen - From football to American Football

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2025/02/11

Krister Halvorsen touches down this week (see what I did there?) as he talks all things American Football. Krister started out as a football referee before being invited to watch some training of the American Football game.Fast forward a few years, and a Wembley and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium appearance later and he educates Wayne and Luke all about the game!The boys also talk about all of the latest incidents and Wayne has a rant about hoovers of all things! He also dedicates a special section to

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01:25:44

Stuart Lathan - the move from managing to Level 3...

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2025/02/04

Join us once again for our 93rd episode of the podcast where we are joined by Stuart Lathan. Stuart has not only had success in refereeing but was also a successful manager and coach in local football before he made the jump into officiating. Controversial at times, Stuart gives us his honest opinions on refereeing and why he feels that Sunday football is a struggle.

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01:17:53

Seth Galia - FIFA's newest referee!

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2025/01/28

We were privileged to be joined by SETH GALIA, the newest FIFA referee on our live episode this week. We spoke about his journey to the top and the challenges he faced along the way.We were also joined by our regular panel guest MIKE from the Referee Circle and by ELIOT from Whistlestopfooty. We discussed all the latest controversial topics including the red card from the Arsenal v Wolves game.

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01:14:17

Imy Gates - the female 'Vinnie Jones.'

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2025/01/21

An unexpected email changed Imy Gates' life forever. She was a footballer playing at a good level when the opportunity to become a match official came about.Two years later and Imy has her sights on the top levels of the female game. A self-confessed 'physical centre-half' she talks with enthusiasm about her future goals and how playing has helped support her refereeing.

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01:17:03

Brooklyn - Northern Ireland's newest prospect

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2025/01/14

This week we had young referee Brooklyn on our podcast who at the age of 17 is already loving his refereeing experience. Based in Northern Ireland, he talks to us about short time in the National Referee Academy, his time at the Iber Cup and his hopes for the future.We also discuss the key talking points of the week. Should Bergvall have been sent off? Were Arsenal lucky to get a penalty? What did the referee see to give that corner to Aston Villa? Is there such thing as a 4G pitch and who should

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01:24:51

Whistlestopfooty - From the UK to the USA

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2025/01/07

Another friend from the world of social media joins us this week! Whistlestopfooty talks to us about his journey into refereeing and his work in America. We discuss all the latest incidents from the weekend's games and talk about pitch inspections following a cold and wet January weekend! Make sure to come and join us!

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01:22:58

Our live episode with Stuart Burt!

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2024/12/31

We had a lot of fun recording our live episode with some great guests. We had Mike from The Referee Circle and Martyn Gospel who is a great guy! We also chatted to Burtie who is a huge supporter of our podcast. Have a listen back.

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01:21:34

Steve Ross - Stopping at the top of the game!

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2024/12/23

Steve Ross, an ex-Lincolnshire FA referee was flying through the system. He reached the National League of referees and was going places. The next place he went was Cyprus and that was the end of his refereeing career at the top level. Does he regret it? What were the career highs and lows? Find out in this week's episode.

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01:13:54

Secky Jnr - Taking the game seriously!

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2024/12/17

From a lad taking his first steps in refereeing to a lad taking it seriously and flying through the levels. What changed the mindset of Ralph Seckington? What are his ambitions and what is he going to do about it? Listen to the chat we had this week on the podcast. Make sure you listen in to this week's quiz! It is A CLASSIC!

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