Tony Kennedy – Funeral Arrangements
We were sad to hear of the passing of York RA stalwart, Tony Kennedy, earlier this week.
He passed away peacefully, having deteriorated recently following his stroke 3 years ago.
Tony was York RA Chairman 1997-2000. He was awarded his RA 50 year membership in 2008 and the York RA Chairman’s Award in 2010. He was a stalwart member of the RA and a supporter of referees, having assessed in the local Supply League for a number of years before his stroke.
Tony’s cremation service will be held at Woodlands crematorium in Scunthorpe on Thursday 23rd October at 10.40am. This will be followed by some light refreshments at the Ingram Arms public house in Laughton village (about 15 minutes drive from the crematorium). If anyone would like to attend, please let the family know by email (cathykennedy64@btinternet.com
Minutes from the 2 October 2014 Meeting
Minutes of meeting held on 2nd October 2014 at
NHS Sports and Social Club
With 20 members and guests present.
Apologies were received from Mssrs Smith; P& J Ballantyne; Reed; Butcher; Shiers; Sutton.
Minutes of last meeting were read and accepted
Matters arising: D King mentioned content of the Saturday of conference for younger members.
Correspondence: from RA regarding Janie Frampton’s organisation was read.
Membership: slowly rising, 66, with 2 new members from refs course in attendance.
Social Events: details of Pig Racing on 1st Nov and Dinner 11th April was given.
Problem Corner: discussion regarding penalty shoot out after the taking of the first 22.
Andy McMillan, ex York City full back, then gave a very informative talk regarding the background workings of the Academy, covering funding, costs, auditing, home and abroad systems. He finished with a quick resume of his career, new stadium and 3 G pitches.
A.o.B Brandon Bishop asked all to consider e mail sent out regarding seeking officials for Ladies and University matches .
Next Meeting
Thursday 2 October 2014
Remember the next meeting is at our usual venue (York Hospital Social Club).
We start at 7.30pm (until 9.30pm approx.)
Guest speaker is Andy McMillan, ex-York City FC (492 appearances) and current Academy Manager.
Come and join your fellow colleagues in an informal setting. You will be most welcome.
[Also we have a fun Pig Racing evening on 1 November 2014 – why not come along and partake – £5 including supper]
All current and new refs are most welcome. New refs are entitled to free membership for the first season (only the insurance to pay – free if you attend at least 4 meetings) – an offer not to be missed.
If you have never attended a meeting come a try it out; it is a great learning environment.
Refereeing Opportunities at Football Mundial
Football Mundial are looking for referees for their regular, FA-registered 6-a-side competitions.
Fees are £15 for 1 hour and £25 for 2 hours.
Football Mundial leagues run at:
Huntington School Astro: Mondays & Thursdays 7-9pm
York College 3G: Mondays 6.30-9.30 & Tuesdays 8.30-9.30
Sport Village 3G :Tuesdays 7-8pm & Sundays 6-8pm.
Anybody interested should contact Jon Sykes on info@footballmundial.com or 01937 841440.
Videos and Articles from Mal Davies – 12 September 2014
SEPP BLATTER : Reveals plans to allow managers to challenge referee’s decisions
JIM BOYCE : Against Blatter’s idea to allow challenges
KEITH HACKETT : Comments on Blatter’s proposal
GRAHAM POLL : Backs TV replays in football
FIFA : Medical chief wants 3 mins concussion breaks
PETER WALTON : Gives opinion in ‘Ask the Ref’ on two MLS incidents from last weekend
http://www.espnfc.co.uk/video/espn-fc-tv/86/video/2028413?
PAUL REJER : Discusses the treatment of injuries
MLS : Colorado Rapids’ goalkeeper sent off in 34 secs
MARK HALSEY : Technology and Simulation
ALAIN SARS : They stole my 2006 World Cup
UEFA : Considering adding ‘sin bins’
AUSTRIA : Player gets 70-match ban
ITALY : It will be a tough season for referees
URUGUAY : Referee fouled in build up to goal attempt
Videos & Articles from Mal Davies – 5 Sept 2014
PREMIER LEAGUE : You-Are-The-Ref discuss last weekend’s games
IRISH PREMIERSHIP LEAGUE : Incidents from last weekend
PAUL REJER : Discusses the goalkeeper’s 6-second rule
GLENN TURNER : Addresses why AR standards will continue to decline on Premier League
JACQUI OATLEY : Women and football – no longer whistling in the dark
KEITH HACKETT : Succession planning a challenge for PGMOL
UEFA : Young referees helped on and off the field by CORE
FIFA : Age is just a number – 78 year-old Sepp Blatter
JEROME DAMON : Answers FIFA questions
CUNEYT CAKIR : I would have made a good player if I had pursued it
Could breaks in play lead to TV advertising slots?
FRANCE : Bastia borrow training shirts due to camouflage
HOLLAND : ‘Video referees’ are the future of soccer
NIGERIA : Referees boycott League matches over crisis
ZAMBIA : Match abandoned due to riots