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Former park footballer now setting out on the journey as a Rookie Referee in Sussex.

Joined October 2021
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First game of my second season tomorrow. After a few weeks away I’m looking forward to getting started. I’ve applied for promotion this season, so any advice would be appreciated.
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🍻 The two management teams enjoyed a drink together in the office after the game. Huge respect in both directions 🤝 📸 Ade Hoskins ❤🦅 #Harriers #COYR
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I completed my 10th game last weekend. Mostly I’ve found the teams to be nothing other than brilliant and as there is a spotlight on teams who’s behaviour is less than acceptable to referees I feel the good ones should also be highlighted. Let’s start promoting the good guys. 1/2
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So thanks to… @HangletonFc @charlwood_fc @1stHove @HPW2019 @fc_amici @associates_fc @AFC_Romans @WhitehawkUtd @QP_Reserves @DynamosSussex @LewesLokomotiv amongst others for making my Sundays enjoyable and the reason why I’ve decided to take the whistle.
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Reffed my first game post qualification today. Lots of useful advice learnt on the course run by @SussexCountyFA which helped manage a tricky game. Good to get the new year of football started.
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Just about warmed up from this morning. That was a cold one despite the sunshine. 🥶
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Desperately need refs for this sunday. Crawley / Brighton / Hove / Eastbourne and areas in between. Hard earned cash available to anyone available
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Reffed my second game this morning and got some great feedback from both sides. More importantly, both teams played the game in the right spirit and it made for an enjoyable morning for everyone.
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Any refs fancy a game sunday morning. Hard cash available 1030 at various venues
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First game this morning, and it’s going to be a wet one ☔️
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