Soccer (American), Football (European)/Stephen Smith

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2009-05-13John8101010Yes 
2008-08-13Winston10101010Yes 
2008-08-05Jack10101010YesThank you very much. I new that this was not going to be an easy question to determine. the answer for but your answer helped me to understand why the player recieved credit for the goal. In the coed league I was playing in they reward girls with 2 points per goal and it was a girl who shot it so that is why I would prefer the own goal in that instance. Thank you for helping me understand the reasoning though.

 

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Stephen Smith

Expertise

I can answer any questions relating to the laws of the game and their application at any level from local parks to professional and international level. Feel free to ask about a referee's decision you don't understand, a hypothetical scenario, or a situation in which you as a referee need help.

Experience

As an active and conscientious referee, officiating at semi-professional level, I have an excellent knowledge of the laws of the game. I also like to use common sense and this helps me to appreciate what other referees, including the professionals, may be thinking and how they have reached their decision.

Organizations
FAMOA, Referees' Association, Referees' Society

Publications

  • I edit (and write most of) the bi-monthly magazine of the local Referees' Society.

  • During the 2006 FIFA World Cup the Electric New Paper (Singapore's biggest-selling tabloid) published an article of mine which the Editor requested I write regarding refereeing decisions in the Italy v USA game.

  • In October 2007 I was interviewed by the BBC World Service for a radio programme about player discipline.

  • I have had letters on refereeing published in The Times and The Daily Telegraph.


    • Education/Credentials
    I have a BA (Hons) degree in Applied Social Sciences, and my interest in psychology and sociology is useful in controlling 22 burly men ready for battle! I have attended numerous national and regional conferences and seminars, and attend and contribute to weekly referees' training meetings.

    Awards and Honors
  • Awarded a trophy in 2007 for services to the Referees' Society.

  • Numerous local and regional cup final and semi-final appointments.

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