The football referees thread

[Iturributa]

The following Iturributan referees are fully qualified to perform their duties at any UICA and/or World Cup Committee-sanctioned event, and are perfectly capable of filling in as assistants if required. Unless specified, assume they are all straight and upstanding, any dubious calls most likely born from incompetence than malice. That said, none of them should be involved in a match that could affect the national team of Astograth, as the consequences could be ugly.

L to R: Besoitaormachea, Berrataran, Yasua, Elorriaga

Ager Besoitaormachea
One of the two most respected Iturributan officials, Besoitaormachea strongly believes that the less noticeable the referee, the better. He prefers to carry on with play and discuss things later, and is loath to book players for minor infractions such as shirt removal when celebrating. Often seen as "Iturributa United's referee" in the domest league, though any such accusations are mainly unfounded. Permanently in conflict with the more controversial Berrataran, with whom he alternates Iturributan Derbies and President's Cup finals as the two best-rated referees in the Free Republic.

Fredrik Berrataran
A completely by-the-book referee, Berrataran has no particular affection for cards but deals them out generously, believing strongly in punishment as the only way to ensure a fair game; it is not rare at all for a deliberate but harmless halfway line handball to receive a yellow card. Has a strong personality and will confront any players or staff who step out of line; dissent has been the cause of many controversial red cards. Needless to say, he is a complete stickler for penalties, demanding retakes until everything is perfect. Often seen as "Sporting Iturributa's referee", though there is no solid basis for such accusations. Permanently in conflict with the more passive Besoitaormachea, with whom he alternates Iturributan Derbies and President's Cup finals as the two best-rated referees in the Free Republic.

Marin Yasua
A faithful but misguided follower of Berrataran's, Yasua's officiating is more about placing him in the centre of attention rather than ensuring as fair a match as possible. Hands out cards almost out of necessity, setting all the records in the Iturributan Premier Division, and is repeatedly reprimanded by the FIF for appearing on talk shows and magazine interviews. Joke of a referee as far as that goes, but at least he makes an effort to stay fit and is fairly sharp with close calls.

Oinaz Elorriaga
Has the least international experience of the four, though that should soon be remedied. What probably won't be so easy to fix will be his temper, as he can easily lose control not just of the match but of himself when made to officiate rough encounters. His mercurial temperament means he will often take an active dislike for home fans and their verbal abuse, which results in him statistically favouring the away team.

[Sargossa]

For your officiating needs . . .

Roberto Seral is currently Sargossa’s leading man in black and chalked up no fewer than 59 fixtures in the recent Liga de Fuego, with a couple of UICA matches thrown in for good measure. He likes his games to flow but is very much the man in charge. Woe betide anyone who chats back as even a hint of dissention will see a very quick flash of yellow. Or red.

Julio Amador and Horacio Montoya are his usual assistants with José Franco, the nation’s second ranked whistler, a likely fourth official.

Or . . .

Veteran Gabriel Cabreras is the nation's most experienced referee. The Jucaro native has spent many years in the domestic SuperLiga before making the step up to international level way back at World Cup 51, taking charge of the high profile group match between Cafundéu and Candelaria And Marquez. Remarkably sensible for a Sargossan official and goes about his business with a minimum of fuss. Always seems keen to keep all 22 players on the pitch which has occasionally led to accusations of being too lenient.

Often to be found assisted by Arturo Rubio and Jaime Cortés on the lines and Carlos Vazquez with the electronic subs board thingie.

[Taeshan]

The TSL puts forth its three best referees to be used in the upcoming qualifiers.

Avery Longfellows- 40 years old

Jay Ferret- 37 years old

Emmanuel Johnson- 39 years old (former Taeshani national player)

[Charruterra]

Charruterra has decided to throw in a referee as well.

Makkakk Muchmeurrkke

Hujukian-born. hanged to charruterran to be able to become international. Hujukialand is an anarchy with loads of crime, and this guy carries a knife with him which he calls "Mr. Stabbydoodles". Will stab anyone who he believes poses a threat to his physical integrity. Due to being hujukian, that means pretty much anyone who speaks to him.

MAY kill someone or at least leave him severely injured.

Facazán Mindujá

Belkieves in a higher deity and will punish any team that doesn't believe in it. Probably every team. In the case where both teams don't believe in this higher deity (Sharuujpán), his refereeing will be the worst you'll ever see.

[The Babbage Islands]

Parley Wilcox, age 38 from Wye, South Island, is the son of former FFB head referee Walter Wilcox. Both Parley's siblings are also professional football referees at lower levels. Parley issues cards with unusually low frequency.

Margaret Svoboda, age 36 from Cardston, Gibson, moved into officiating as a career after success as a competitive skiier. She was finally promoted to international referee certification after her older brother and sister, both fixtures on the national team, retired. When Margaret works your match, mind your language and dive at your own risk. She calls unsporting conduct more frequently than any other top official.

Kimball Sorenson, age 36 from Greenville, North Island, is the best technical referee in today's Babbage circles. He got this trait from his aunt Janneke Mortensen, recently retired as chief referee of the FĈB. Sorenson is widely believed to have the inside track to take his aunt's post some day, if his off-pitch antics don't land him in disqualifying trouble. Keepers hate him on penalty kicks.

[Turori]

Per the RP:

Tuaoko Vumaou trains Cocoabo's at the family property on the outskirts of Kionao. In his free time, Vumaou also serves as a referee in the Vilitan League often being assigned to matches at the Kionao Minor Stadium or throughout the region. His compassionate and forgiving nature, likely bred from his patience with his flock of Cocoabo, spills over onto the pitch, as Vumaou is known to have long conversations with players who have done something stupid, in the middle of the match, opposed to simply flashing a card at them and moving on like most officials might do.

Vumaou is a different breed. A lost breed. Vumaou still has hope, and he hopes to share his hope for the world with the competitors of World Cup 62, as well as the plight of the Cocoabo, with his mid-match life-lessons as Turori's representative to the refereeing pool for International Competitions.

[The Inevitable Syndicate]

Jason Hopley, 32, from Ashtage, Hyford is a firm but fair referee - he isn't too strict, but isn't afraid to make punishing decisions either. He's got a keen eye for faking, and dislikes players who over exaggerate their injuries.

[Yesopalitha]

Brian Brennan Erickson, 45, Freedom's Altar

The foremost referee in Yesopalitha, the one that referees any international friendlies taking place and also the Cup of Honor final for the Yesopalithan Premier League, Erickson has twenty plus years of experience in refereeing matches from the high school level to the pros. He is known to be fair, just, and a bit harsh, but to both sides. He does not tolerate diving of any sort, and also judges tackles as he sees fit.

He can be considered one that launders the field at times, but at least both sides will get equal treatment...

[Maklohi Vai]

Kolono Torukapai, 28
Hometown: Totai

Torukapai is a third generation referee, following after his father and grandfather. He is extremely calm, almost too much so to a point. He is not afraid to give fouls, especially on flopping. He will give a yellow card only for egregious offenses, and so rarely gives reds. A red card will only be given as the first card if there is a threat any player or official's safety or health. He is very observant, and never misses on ball fouls, and rarely off ball ones. If players get whiny, he will just tune them out. If they persist, a foul is awarded. Overall, calm and observant, not afraid to show justice where it is due.

[Khytenna]

Khytenna ref's

Trevor Munoz- (44) a tough but fair Referee, although he doesn't mind the some shirt pulling and the odd tough tackle, his word is final no tolerance policy with dissent and chat back from players and coaches. he will start card players for diving.

May be blamed for bad results.

Brad Jenkins- (37) new to the job, doesn't like shut pulling, a little to t
ough on tackles sometimes, and diving. can give out cards a bit to much, doesn't deal with chat back well.

May be blamed for bad results.

[New Ecopia]

Wallace Phillis In Action

Wallace Phillis, Aged 36, from the city of Ecopia, Wallace is New Ecopia's First Class Referee and a former New Ecopia International (New Ecopia's National Soccer team) player - he knows the game from top to bottom and left to right, He is precisely accurate at blowing his whistle at the right time. He's got a zero tolerance policy for fakers, racial discrimination and deliberate dangerous tackles - He shows no mercy with his cards after 3 clear warnings with all offenders.

[Bears Armed]

Bears Armed Association for Soccer confirms that it offers the WCC the use of the same three referees for WC63 that it did for WC62.

[Paradystopia]

Moh d'Puu

The 35 year old d'Puu began refereeing seriously at the age of 13. He is a strong-minded control freak who follows the book to the letter. Seldom plays the advantage rule and will happily give yellow cards for the most trivial of offenses. Slightly more lenient than you'd expect with regards to sending players off (either straight reds or second yellows). This is probably due to a league match a season or two ago when he realised he'd sent off 6 players before half-time


Salli Lorjken

The 27 year old Salli Lorjken is a recently qualified referee but although she passed all the relevant exams with flying colours, she is prone to making the odd erroneous call. Salli is quite lenient when it comes to giving out cards, tries to allow the game to flow and seems reluctant to blow her whistle for anything other than a major foul. Don't be fooled into thinking she's a push over though. She has a strict no-tolerance policy towards back-chat and diving. In her first season, many players swiftly received a second yellow for disagreeing with her decisions.

Updated in later post, no longer relevant, please ignore.

[Westros]

Westros Referee of the year Tim Kingsblood (27 years old) has been selected to referee the matches in this World cup (63)
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[Kaledor]

Lord Uther Knotwood, 38 Years Old
Likes to let the game flow to a fanatical degree. Will rarely punish or book anyone at all. Will just shrug and play on when there are aweful tackles, or even assault by a player. A biased man who is being investigated for match-fixing.

[Sicoutimont]

Re-submmiting Claude Renault, and also adding:

Sacriment Lorionner
Age: 15
Lorionner used to play football, but he decided he was too cool for it. He always wears sunglasses, even during the game. This gave him his nickname "Shades," which he prefers over Sacriment, a name he hates. He is a non-strict enforcer of the rules, but everything he deems "uncool" may be called back, including goals, penalties, and cards. He is open to bribes, and will do everything in his power to give preferance to one team. Also, if he doesn't like the colours red, green or orange, and will call more penalties against teams with those colours than others. He MAY be blamed for a bad result.

[Slembana]

The Slembanan Football Association will re-submit Yuppë Valiçá. As he is far too late to referee in the BoF, that will be removed from his schedule, but he will add the CoH to his schedule to make up for that loss.

[Saint Clarke]

Saint Clarke will enter Verity West as their referee.

This dozy, air-headed blonde would be more akin to leading the cheer squad or doing unspeakable things behind the bike shed, but she somehow ended up being a Top-Level referee, with over 100 Division 1 games under her belt. She plays a very fluid game, and will stop the game rarely. She can sometimes drift off to look at butterflies and bright colours and will miss some key decisions, so she relies on her assistants a lot. She will occasionally give out yellows, but reds are unheard of as she believes them to be mean...

EDIT: even though we aren't participating in the upcoming WC, would Ms. West be able to referee games?

[Sandwich Territories]

Trevor Trebek, 47, as of January 2013, is the most respected referee in the Commonwealth. He is very fair referee, and has made very few mistakes in his 31 years in his career. He is moderately strict, but will let play continue if it isn't a bad penalty. He prefers to let the game flow, anyways.

[Torisakia]

Lucas Kristansen, age 31, is a particularly fair referee. As a former footballer himself, he isn't too strict and rarely red-cards anyone, depending on the penalty at hand. He prefers to be easy going with games and doesn't try to make too many mistakes. Although, he may let on slip from time to time.

[Lymantatia]

Lymantatia will use a referee:
Jacques Hollandstein (age 23, a fair referee)

[Backyard Sports]

Mr. Clanky
Age: Unknown
Species: Robotic
Description:
Mr. Clanky is the referee of every single Backyard Soccer League game across all of the league's divisions. It might seem like a bit of a heavy workload, but since he's a robot, there is little that can wear him out. And don't worry about the elements rusting him or clogging his gears, Mr. Clanky's designers built him to withstand quite a bit of punishment, so he could officiate in the middle of a hurricane if necessary.

Another result of Mr. Clanky's robotic nature is his incredibly legalistic refereeing style. With every rule in the book programmed into him, Mr. Clanky will follow each one to the pixelated letter. This, of course, can prove to be a nuisance to the organic lifeforms that play and watch the games he officiates since he is known to call players offsides when they are a single nanometer beyond the last defender. However, he will never call an unjustified foul or book anyone unfairly, so there are a few upsides for the teams that play clean.

May NOT be blamed for a bad result. However, players are free (and encouraged) to complain about his legalistic style.

[Silar]

Jean-Marie Roiman
Age: 56
Mr. Roiman has been a ref for as long as near anyone in Silaran football can remember. Known for his silver aviator sunglasses, tobacco pipe, and no-nonsense attitude, no one is quite sure of the man's history though some have theorized a past in the Royal Silaran Army's NCO corps.

Roiman is fair but strict and is likely to make calls on small matters and will respond harshly to back-talk from players. Most players who have regular contact with him learn to respect him and he, in turn, respects the players but he will not hesitate to come down on those players he feels are in the wrong which, in his mind, is not hard to be in.

[New Sideburn]

New Sideburn seemed in a bit of a bind when it came to contributing referees. After all, their idea of what constitutes a foul is... somewhat looser than the WCC-accepted definition, and the concept of 'obstruction' in particular isn't one that they acknowledge. At all, really, beyond physically dragging the opponent backwards.

Introducing Blake Ringfield, a firmer hand in the NSFA, and theoretically a man better-suited to the global climate. Still, he's a leniant man by any other standards, and he's superb at keeping a balance between smoothness of play and keeping the game in order; it takes a lot for him to stop the game, but he'll have his cards out relatively easily. He's blokey, as New Sideburn referees tend to be, referring to players in familiar terms and on a first-name basis, and as referees are at least encouraged to be is fluent in both English and German. New Sideburn, being sensible, doesn't penalise players for removing their shirts, either, so there's that to be aware of.

Linesmen: Marisa Starstruck, Gordon Calibre
Fourth Official: Warren Turnbull

[Wight]

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