We delve deep into the psyche of football referees. What makes them want to be a referee and motivates them to continue? How do they hone their skills and what is it about mindset that keeps them strong in the heat of battle?

Luke and Wayne also disagree about the FA Cup! Is it still a valued competition?

Join us this week for more fun and games on the pod!

As a podcast that wants to improve referees, this week we ask the legendary Andy Woolmer what is needed on the refereeing journey? Is it all about law? How does match control impact it but most of all, what is meant by 'referee presence?' How can a referee improve their skillset whether they are starting out or moving into the professional game.

A wonderful episode to end the year. We talk VAR after a tough weekend for the officials and we ask Co-Pilot about the hosts. How much does AI know?

A huge thank you to all of our guests in 2025. We will be back in 2026 with a fresh new look and even more wonderful guests!

This week we discuss all the big refereeing discussion points. Is football in crisis and how do we improve the discipline within it? How long can football absorb the discipline issues within it and the constant barrage of 'discussion' from the media?

Is the NENE derby a terrible derby? And was Kevin Nolan right to call the Cobblers' red card 'ridiculous?'

Join us once again for some fine refereeing debate on the number 1 refereeing podcast!

What made Kieran Clarke step into refereeing? This week we talk to Kieran about his career in football and why he has given up playing to continue with the whistle.

We also discuss why Wayne had 'beef' this week and discuss all of the other hot topics around football refereeing.

Thanks to you all who are listening to us on a weekly basis!

It was with great sadness that we learned this week of the sad passing of a Northamptonshire footballing stalwart - Richard Wilson.

In this episode we celebrate the impact that Richard had on local football. Always good for a quick-witted remark and a man who always had a smile, Northants football will miss Richard immensely.

We also talk about all the latest incidents of the weekend! Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

In this episode we talk to the one and only Stuart Burt who celebrated his 500th Premier League appearance at the weekend. What a phenomenal achievement!

Our congratulations go to Stuart on this incredible feat - a lot of hard work dedication and resilience in shared with the listeners.

Tune in to hear more!

It was wonderful to get to meet Nathan Mattick on our show. Nathan can be seen on TikTok and it's there that we learnt that he is the UK's first wheelchair user to have qualified as a football referee. Listen to Nathan's inspiring story on our show this week.

In other news, we discuss player management and question whether the sinbin rule in the UK is a help or a hindrance. Has this detracted from how referees communicate with players or could this be seen as a deflection from the poor behaviour of some players.

We also discuss the term 'it's part of the game' and get a bit ranty!