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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 1H 2M

How can you have consistency when standards of football are so different?

from For Ref's Sake! - The podcast for football referees everywhere! · host Wayne Chalmers

How can football supporters expect consistency when players cannot deliver it? On this week's pod, we look at having empathy for the game and being flexible with our approach to the game based on the need of that particular match.We continue to discuss cup final season and discover what constitutes a difficult match. Is it dangerous to have pre-conceptions and do we need to stay true to our refereeing style.Should Gabriel have been sent off? We discuss this and how it could affect grassroots referees. A busy week on the pod!All this and more on this week's pod.

How can football supporters expect consistency when players cannot deliver it? On this week's pod, we look at having empathy for the game and being flexible with our approach to the game based on the need of that particular match.We continue to discuss cup final season and discover what constitutes a difficult match. Is it dangerous to have pre-conceptions and do we need to stay true to our refereeing style.Should Gabriel have been sent off? We discuss this and how it could affect grassroots referees. A busy week on the pod!All this and more on this week's pod.

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