Vance Warner
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At the end of refereeing a U9's game today, a mum started walking over to me with her son.
She said 'My son is celebrating
#BlackHistoryMonth
at school & he's been asked to choose someone who inspires him!'
So humbled when they told me why & asked for a photo
#fatboyrefereeing
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Life of a referee
I was about to award a decision to U9's away team, when their forward said 'it came off me, ref! It's their ball!'
I thanked him knowing that it won't last, but for now, you have to love a kid's pure joy of football with a sense of fairplay
#grassrootsfootball
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Life of a referee...
You know it's going to be a good day when the visiting managers say...
1️⃣They loved watching you play for
@RotherhamUnited
2️⃣Ask for a picture with you after the game
3️⃣One of the crowd chants 'Ooh Vancey Warner' ❤️
Once a Miller... 😃
#UTM
#RUFC
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You don't referee for money but for the love of the game & to give back to a sport you love.
A truly humbling & unexpected moment which this great kid has no idea of what it means to me!
#BlackHistoryMonth
#NFFC
#RUFC
@beardsmore_kat
@SDJSFL
@StWorksop
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My son after seeing his first live fight...
'What did I just witness, Dad?'
'
@itsLeighWood
doing
@itsLeighWood
things, son - welcome to the party!'
The WFCG awaits...
#andstill
#NFFC
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Life of a referee...
Feedback from 5 games today
Manager - 'Best
#grassrootsfootball
referee I've seen'
Kids - 'It's the good ref'
Crowd - 'Love how you encourage the kids & explain decisions'
Sometimes:
1️⃣You get it right
2️⃣People believe enough in you to win an
@SHCFA
award❤️
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Big shock being made redundant after 20 years, but start a new exciting role soon.
Blessed by those who walked the walk, letting me know I wasn't alone I this
Much love to
@FitzCorry
&
@itsLeighWood
for going above & beyond!
Positivity & knowing your worth was the key !
#NFFC
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You may forget what someone said or did, but not how they made you feel.
Kev Campbell was one of those guys that would build you up, make you smile, offer good advice & saw who you were.
My heartfelt condolences to family and friends. He will be sorely missed ❤️
#nffc
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Life of a referee...
Kid asked if he could have my signature after the game. Ended up taking pics with the manager, some of the team & signing a few shirts as they were big
@RotherhamUnited
fans.
Still amazes me after all this time how much ❤️ I still get
#onceamiller
#RUFC
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Sometimes we get the chance to give back to the game & sometimes we get it right😃
#grassrootsfootball
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Raising money for Rotherham Hospice as part of
@RotherhamUnited
Legends night was an honour
Sharing memories with legends from different eras was incredible & a
@cressy_6
story haunts me now 🤣
My mission is to find out who started the iconic 'Ooh Vancey Warner' chant! 😍
#RUFC
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What a time to call Nottingham home!
@Official_NCFC
promoted
@NFFC
staying up
@itsLeighWood
2 × World Champion
Surely a fight at the WFCG is the next step on this incredible journey!
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Good luck
@OfficialRUFC
🤞that the Mighty Millers win some silverware today & then onto promotion to cap an amazing season so far👊
#RUFC
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The last time I was here was 27 years ago when rooming with Bryan Roy before Forest played Bayern in the UEFA Cup quarter-finals
#NFFC
#footballhistory
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✅️ 100 ft drop abseil
✅️
@NFFC
shirt still fits
✅️ Surprise visit from wife & daughter
✅️ Over £1,150 raised so far
✅️ Amazing
@NUHCharity
support
A day to cherish ❤️
👉
#NFFC
#UTM
#BigQMCAbseil
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No Nottingham run is ever complete without running past the old workplace
#NFFC
#fatboystillrunning
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Life of a
@SHCFA
referee
Old fella speaking after the game
'Gobsmacked! Never seen anything like it!'
'What?'
'Enjoyed watching how you refereed more than watching the kids play - Loved the way you encouraged them'
Life is better when we lift each other up ❤
#grassrootsfootball
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Knee injury means that final total for
#afromiles
is 3244 miles in 23 months!
Same distance as running from 🇬🇧 to Riyadh🇸🇦, Lagos🇳🇬 or Ottawa 🇨🇦
Last 26 days of afro & £2600 raised for
@teenagecancer
so far👍🏿
❤ your support at
👉
#nffc
#rufc
@RRD1865
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When you go to Rotherham's ground & catch up with the man who gave you your first team debut at Forest!
#willalwayscallhimgaffer
#NFFC
#RUFC
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Day 23
799,245 steps over 434.9 miles 😬
Nice touch on day 22 from
@OfficialRUFC
& with
@NFFC
, it shows how the football family comes together for ex-players with great causes👏
Always a Red & always a Miller ❤
& £65 away from £5,200🤯
👉
#RUFC
#NFFC
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Life of a
@SHCFA
referee
Usually ref kids’ games but asked last minute to do a reserve team game. Hot day, big pitch, no assistants
Old fella shook my hand after, saying it was the best refereeing he’d seen at this level in his 80 years. I'll take that❤️ 😂
#grassrootsfootball
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Well done
@OfficialRUFC
👏👏
Looks like the first 4 stages of
#OperationPerfectYear
have come in ❤️
#rufc
#OperationPerfectYear
1️⃣
2️⃣
@itsLeighWood
beating Conlan
3️⃣
@OfficialRUFC
winning EFL Trophy
4️⃣
@OfficialRUFC
promotion
5️⃣
@NFFC
promotion
This has all the makings of an incredible year ❤🙏
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Asked a question on
@RotherhamUnited
Legends Night...
'What was one of your greatest moment in football?'
@robstaton
said.
'Scoring my only professional goal... better than my wedding day, better than the birth of my kids!' I responded.
Big mistake! 😬
#notevenmyhorse
#RUFC
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Life of a referee...
Much love to the
#grassrootsfootball
mothers out there.
For the first game, I asked both teams to turn around & applaud their mothers.
Kids don't always realise the great work they do in support & it shouldn't take a special day to recognise that ❤️
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Life of a referee…
So surprised by the email I received.
When you find purpose & a way to uplift others, you never expect anything in return. You already get so much back.
It reminds me of ‘Don’t work for recognition, but do work worthy of recognition.’
Find your purpose❤️
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Life of a referee...
✅️ 4 games
✅ ️36,000 steps
✅ ️Surprise catch-up with old friend & family
✅️A spectator said he'd never seen a referee encourage both teams the way I did, using the phrase 'just magical' 🤩
Worth sacrificing your Sundays for 😀
#grassrootsfootball
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300 miles this year reached running past my old workplace to raise money for
@TeenageCancer
in memory of
@NFFC
youth team coach, John Perkins!
Would love your support for the final 915 miles (& afro growth) at
#nffc
#afromiles
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1️⃣Wood vs Doyle - Daughter's 1st fight
2️⃣Wood vs Conlan - Best live fight
3️⃣Wood vs Warrington - Son's 1st fight
Looking forward to
@itsLeighWood
creating another special family moment ❤️
#AndStill
#NFFC
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Absolutely blessed to have you in my life & lovin' your work, Mrs. Warner!
Happy 24th Wedding Anniversary
@WarnerLiss
❤️
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1. 📍to test blood
2. 🧘♀️ in reclining💺
3. Give blood♥️
4. Sit up in reclining💺
5. ☕, 🍪 &🍫 for you
6. Get📱about where blood was used👍
7. Save a life 🚑
8. Book next appointment📆
9. Repeat✔
@GiveBloodNHS
@SickleCellUK
#GiveBlood
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1. Pinprick to test blood
2. Sit back in reclining chair
3. Give blood
4. Sit up in reclining chair
5. Walk over for coffee, tea & biscuits
6. Get a text to say where your blood was used
7. Save a life - Easy!
Register to donate via
@GiveBloodNHS
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Thanks for the love & support
@OfficialRUFC
- Once a Miller...❤
#RUFC
READ|Help former Miller Vance Warner in his fundraising efforts as he aims to achieve a million steps in March
Vance has pledged to walk the equivalent of Inverness to London in honour of his late friend, Clare Doran
#rufc
|
#ForeverTogetherForeverProud
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Sometimes you never find out the impact of what you think is a small gesture...
Sometimes people take the time to say
Keep trying to do the right thing because it's the right thing to do, not because you expect anything back
#fatboyrefereeing
#RUFC
#NFFC
#grassrootsfootball
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Whacking Fowler & Rooming with Beckham could be the title of my autobiography or maybe VAR: (V)ance is (A)lways (R)ight,
@nottmtails
🤣
Thanks for doing such a good job with some
#NFFC
stories & why
@SHCFA
refereeing at
#grassrootsfootball
level is so important ❤️
From whacking Robbie Fowler, rooming with David Beckham and going unrecognised after his Premier League debut, to becoming grassroots referee.
Vance Warner wants to give something back to football
#NFFC
And he has his own version of VAR.
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Life of a referee
Walking home from today's game, I heard a kid mention to his mate ' ah.. that's my old ref!' and he smiled & waved at me 😀
I waved back thinking, people may not remember what you did, but they remember how you made them feel & sometimes it's a great feeling👍🏿
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@NFFC
@NFFC_Community
@NUHCharity
Thank you
@Notts_TV
for showing the moving story about 1 million steps in March challenge in memory of Clare
84,000 steps done, 916,000 to go👍🏿
£1,346 raised, £3,352 to go❤
Support at
TV link👉
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To the woman who continues to inspire & defy convention❤️
Keep doing your thing that shows age isn't a barrier for the next crazy escapade 😃
Happy birthday Mum - always lovin' your work ❤️
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Life of a referee
1️⃣Kid scores in top corner. I say 'great goal'. He says 'I didn't mean it!' 🤣
2️⃣Kid hits great throughball. I say 'shot or pass?' He says 'shot' 😂
3️⃣⚽️ hits kid's hand. 'I've handballed it, ref', he shouts.
When do they lose such honesty?
#grassrootsfootball
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1️⃣Watching my 73 year-old mum abseiling 100ft from QMC roof for
@NUHCharity
2️⃣Top praise & 'Ooh Vancey Warner' chant from visiting team (
@RotherhamUnited
fans)
3️⃣Interviewed as the
@SHCFA
Grassroots Football Match Official of the Year
Just a standard weekend 🤣
#RUFC
#NFFC
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Proud moment refereeing a
@SHCFA
cup final as my last game of the season, supported by a great officiating team
An amazing honour as the journey from former
@NFFC
&
@RotherhamUnited
footballer to Grassroots
@SHCFAReferee
continues
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Running 1215 miles in 2019 to complete 3000 miles in 2 years? ✔
Growing a funky afro over 2019? ✔
Raising money for Teenage Cancer Trust?✔
Remembering a great NFFC youth team coach by doing this✔
#teenagecancertrust
#nffc
#afromiles
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1 day & £30 to go...
Tomorrow, I will be abseiling off this building in my old
@NFFC
shirt (if it still fits 😬) for Clare &
@NUHCharity
Would be amazing if you could help get me to my £700 target👍🏿
👉
Lovin' your work❤️
#NFFC
#fatboyabseiling
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Life of a
@SHCFA
Referee
Pre-Game
Away team coach - 'Hoped you'd be the ref!'
Me - 'Hope you feel that way after the game!' 😀
Post-Game
Me - 'Still friends?'
Coach - 'Only disagreed with 1 decision & that's amazing for me'😂
May not agree, but we can still be respectful 🤝
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Life of a referee...
A team was 6 - 1 down when the keeper pulls off 5 goal line saves in a row, saving with his legs, arms & back before it's cleared.
Spontaneous applause from ALL spectators, coaches & me 👏
The spirit of the game is still alive & kicking
#grassrootsfootball
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Day 10
04:30 - Wake up
04:45 - Out the door, feeling tired & sorry for myself.
05:10 - Receive a lovely message of support wishing me a great day, to stay safe & that my family are proud of me❤
Thank you for amazing support which is a real pick-me-up!
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After being 30 minutes away from death at 19, the journey from this kid to today's 50 year old version hasn't been taken for granted
In memory of the loved and lost, I'm running 100 miles in October for
@SHCFundraising
Would ❤️ your help
👉
#nffc
#rufc
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Life of a referee...
Visiting manager spoke to me at the end of the game.
'You've made my son say something I've never heard him say before!'
'What's that?' I asked.
'Said to me that the ref was right good - usually says the ref was rubbish!' 😂
@SDJSFL
#grassrootsfootball
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Life of a referee...
The beauty of
#grassrootsfootball
is when:
1️⃣Kids tell you who the ball came off last
2️⃣ Away team coach says, 'I used to support you from the terraces at Millmoor'
#rufc
3️⃣Home team lends a player, so away team has equal numbers
For the love of the game ❤️
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Life of a referee...
Happy kids today, because
✅️They see you're the ref
✅️You've praised their challenge
✅️The retaken throw-in is perfect
✅️You've said 'great strike' for their goal
A few words can build or destroy confidence - what will you say?
#grassrootsfootball
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Definition of humbling: Being unexpectedly presented with a thank you card from every Worksop Town U7's player for refereeing their games this season!
Great team, coaches & supporters & a chance to give back to a sport that has been good to me!
@worksoptownfc
@SDJSFL
#RUFC
#NFFC
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Life of a referee:
✅Gale force winds & sideways rain
✅Waterlogged pitches & frozen spectators
✅Kids waving goodbye with smiles on their faces
Welcome back Grassroots Football 😃
#fatboyrefereeing
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Life of a
@SHCFA
referee...
Walking into town & a car with the windows down pulls up to the junction
Little kid leans out, smiles, and says:
'Hi ref - how are you doin'?'
I love that & it shows that everything you do has an impact.
You decide what type!
#grassrootsfootball
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Life of a referee...
Great Sportsmanship
@SDJSFL
Stopped a game to allow the striker to do his laces up. He said he couldn't do them.
Looked back to see the opposition full-back tying his laces.
What the spirit of the game should be about ❤️
#grassrootsfootball
#sportsmanship
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Tell me which
@NFFC
shirt to wear for the Nottm 10k on 16th June in memory of
#NFFC
coach John Perkins & for
@TeenageCancer
Round badge or shield badge?
Please support at
hope the less snug fit wins😂
@RRD1865
@NFFC_Community
@NFFCTrust
@nffcNYC
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Promised a dear friend that we'd run together after they recovered from a health setback
Turns out that run is a 30-mile ultramarathon on 4th May😬
15st 7lb starting point, so there's some hard work to do, but want
@Autism
to benefit from this folly ❤️
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Life of a
@SHCFA
referee...
Continued interest in an ex
@NFFC
&
@RotherhamUnited
footballer turned
#grassrootsfootball
ref has been humbling
Featuring on the BBC website means people are still interested in a positive story of giving back to others ❤️
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An Evening with The Fast Show was a
#brilliant
trip down memory lane & haven't laughed so much in ages
Still funny & often quoted with a beautiful tribute to Caroline Aherne❤️
What was your favourite character / catchphrase?
#chrissywaddle
#WhatDidISayRoy
#swisstoni
#jazzclub
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Just had the 'if you don't make it' kiss from Mrs. Warner😂
@NFFC
Shirt out, stomach in & butt clenched before the big drop😬
£30 from £700 yesterday - £40 from £1,000 today👏
👉
Can we get to £1,000? Asking for
@NUHCharity
& a dear friend ❤️
#NFFC
#UTM
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Life of a referee...
Inconsolable keeper had 6 put past him, was comforted by teammates then pulled off 4 great saves, applauded by all spectators
The beauty of
#grassrootsfootball
is helping kids to deal with success & defeat in teams which give them a sense of togetherness ❤️
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Life of a referee...
✅️ 9am to 5pm
✅️ 3 games, 2 player concussions & massive nose bleed
✅️ ALL snot knocked out kid's nose by ball in face
✅️ Shouted at by kid for playing advantage that led to their goal 🤷🏿♂️
Just your average Sunday
#grassrootsfootball
officiating 😂
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Life of a referee...
At the end of my pre-game talk with players today, I made the teams turn towards the crowd & applaud their mothers
Often the unsung heroines of Grassroots Football & still finding time to cheer on their kids on Mothering Sunday
Lovin' your work, ladies ❤️
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Life of a referee...
Captain of the away team came up to me after the match & said 'Sorry ref if I sounded aggressive during the game. My apologies'
I loved that. If you treat people with respect & humility, it's amazing when you get that in return ❤️
#grassrootsfootball
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Life of a referee...
What I loved about today:
1️⃣ Teams saying 'I'm glad it's this ref' upon arrival
2️⃣ Two players tell me the ball came off them on tight decisions
3️⃣ Kid consoles mate who scored own goal & makes him laugh
Playing football the right way ❤️
#grassrootsfootball
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Life of a
@SHCFA
referee
I'm passionate about giving back, so very proud to be officially welcomed to the
@FARefereeing
for All Group (FA REFA)
Recruitment & retention of referees from under-represented groups is the initial focus, so eager to support the ongoing great work
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Life of a referee...
@SDJSFL
- A great surprise & much thanks to those who took the time to nominate me!
It's been a privilege being able to encourage & support positive play when refereeing as a way of giving back to the game & local community ❤️
#grassrootsfootball
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#operationperfectyear
is complete! 🙏
I think I've won 2022😀👊
Well done
@NFFC
,
@OfficialRUFC
&
@itsLeighWood
- lovin' your work❤️
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@OfficialRUFC
@NFFC
Looking forward to today's game between 2 special clubs for me where I have been blessed with great memories!⚽️❤⚽️
Both sides need 3 points for very different reasons so let's find out who wants it more!
#rufc
#nffc
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Life of a
@SHCFA
referee...
Quote of the day:
@SDJSFL
Away team manager: 'If you ref as well as you smell, you'll be a great referee!'🤣
Thank you for the pre-match laugh & positive post-match feedback 👍🏿
#grassrootsfootball
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Once a Miller...❤️
Nice touch from
@OfficialRUFC
again to support
#themarchmillion
but it's an amazing £7,090 raised so far & you can still support
@NUHCharity
at:
👉
#RUFC
#UTM
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Life of a referee...
Before games, I say to teams:
Listen to your managers & coaches only
A manager said last week he heard a player say to the sideline:
'The ref said I shouldn't listen to you so shut your mouth!'😬
❤️ the sentiment - let the kids play!
#grassrootsfootball
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Life of a referee...
✅️ 3 games & a swollen knee😬
✅ ️Great feedback for encouraging good play from all teams
✅️ Post-game 📸 requests from
#RUFC
&
#NFFC
fans
✅️ Asked by a mum if I stretched after games so she could watch me 😲
All in a day's work😂
#grassrootsfootball
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Life of a referee:
Will there be anything more joyous today than the smile of a kid who...
1️⃣Scored a goal..
2️⃣In the last minute...
3️⃣To make it 5-5...
4️⃣After being 5-1 down..
5️⃣With 5 minutes to go?
Maybe the smile on the manager's face 😃
#notevenmygoal
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@NFFC
@NFFC_Community
@nffcNYC
@nffcCHI
@NFFCTrust
@RRD1865
Happy Fathers Day & the people have spoken!
Shield badge shirt ready✅
6 month Afro ready ✅
Aging body ready for 10k✅
Ready to pass 2,500 miles ✅
Go on - you know you want to donate😀
👉
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Life of a referee...
The Joy & Sadness of ⚽️
💔 The immaculately observed minute's silence from 2 games for the 97 lives lost at Hillsborough
❤️ The joy of a manager, coaches, teammates & spectators for the smallest player on the pitch, who scored her first goal of the season
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Honoured to be on the judging panel for
@SHCFA
Grassroots Football Awards 2024! Reviewing so many outstanding nominations was challenging but inspiring.
#Grassrootsfootball
is thriving & as a past Team Official winner, I hope 2024's honorees gain the same recognition & success!
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Operation Perfect Weekend
Stage 1:
@NFFC
win
4-0 win & saw Clare's son after game
Stage 2: Leigh Wood win
Witnessed greatest live fight with
@itsLeighWood
KO win over Conlon in 12th round
Stage 3: Get to £3,000 mark
1. £110 to go so still a chance
👉❤
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I only donate blood for the unlimited chocolate biscuits and hot drinks at the end... saving lives is incidental! 😀🍫☕✅
Give blood (if you can) via 👍❤
@GiveBloodNHS
@SickleCellUK
#giveblood
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Life of a referee...
I asked the kids what was special about today.
All knew it was Remembrance Sunday & that we remember the sacrifice of those that have defended our freedoms by people from all faiths & ethnicities.
3 immaculately observed 1 minute's silence ❤️
#lestweforget
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Life of a referee
We held a minute's silence for a player's father who passed away & his family wanted the game to go ahead in his memory
If his son's 25-yard shot had gone in rather than hitting the crossbar, it would've crowned a performance that his dad would've proud of ❤️
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🎊MISSION ACCOMPLISHED🎊
Started as crazy idea to run 3000 miles for
@TeenageCancer
21 months later
3️⃣0️⃣0️⃣2️⃣ miles run so far
✅ 4.8 miles a day for 627 days
✅ 33 miles a week for 89 weeks
£350 to go to hit £2,500 so more fro & runs
#nffc
#rufc
@RRD1865
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Life of a
@SHCFA
referee...
After 3 immaculate 1-minute silences for Riley Townsend, it's a reminder to everyone that you're not alone, that there is always someone to help & talk to whether family, friends, coaches or helplines during dark times
Keep looking out for each other
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Life of a referee
1️⃣ Worksop Team turns up for 18:00 k.o
2️⃣ Sheffield Utd team turns up for 18:00 k.o
3️⃣ Worksop manager wonders where ref is
4️⃣ Realises he told ref 18:30 k.o
5️⃣ Ref arrives for 18:30 k.o wondering why everyone hates him! 😂
#fatboyrefereeing
#alwaystherefsfault
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Just arrived at QMC & 90 minute countdown to my mum's big abseil!
👉
£930 raised so far towards her £1,000 target, so anything you can donate to help reach her target before she abseils 100ft down from the QMC roof would be amazing ❤️
Lovin' your work
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Life of a referee...
Life should be about uplifting others, so was happy to show support for
#WorldDownSyndromeDay
by bringing awareness during pre-match talks & by wearing odd socks as part of the
#lotsofsocks
campaign ❤️
Well done to everyone who took part - lovin' your work!
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